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At a Glance
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Star Rating
(55)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (66.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about GNU Octave
Stata
Stata
Star Rating
(165)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Stata
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that GNU Octave excels in data visualization with a score of 8.9, while Stata falls short with a score of 6.7. Reviewers mention that Octave's plotting capabilities allow for more customizable and visually appealing graphs.
  • Reviewers mention that Stata shines in regression analysis, scoring 9.6 compared to Octave's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight Stata's robust regression tools and ease of use for complex statistical modeling.
  • G2 users report that Octave offers superior collaboration features with a score of 8.0, while Stata's collaboration tools are rated lower at 7.7. Reviewers say that Octave's open-source nature facilitates easier sharing and collaboration among users.
  • Users say that Stata has a significant advantage in ease of setup, scoring 9.2, while Octave lacks in this area. Reviewers mention that Stata's installation process is straightforward, making it more accessible for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that Octave's command clarity is rated highly at 9.0, which helps users navigate the software more effectively. In contrast, Stata's command clarity is not highlighted as a strong point, leading to some confusion among users.
  • Users on G2 report that Stata's quality of support is slightly lower at 8.0 compared to Octave's 8.2. Reviewers say that Octave's community support is robust due to its open-source nature, providing users with a wealth of resources and assistance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
GNU Octave
No pricing available
Stata
No pricing available
Free Trial
GNU Octave
No trial information available
Stata
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
43
8.6
141
Ease of Use
8.4
43
8.0
142
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
9.0
12
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.2
39
7.9
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.7
41
7.2
135
Features by Category
8.3
21
8.4
56
Administration
8.4
17
8.5
38
8.2
20
8.9
46
8.0
18
7.7
41
Capabilities
8.9
20
6.7
50
8.0
18
8.7
36
8.1
17
8.2
32
8.5
16
8.1
25
Methodology
8.8
13
9.0
49
8.3
19
9.5
51
8.3
16
9.1
45
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
Design
9.5
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Tools
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
Work
9.0
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
Environment
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
11
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Stata
Stata
GNU Octave and Stata are categorized as Statistical Analysis
Unique Categories
GNU Octave
GNU Octave is categorized as Simulation & CAE
Stata
Stata has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
66.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
17.0%
Stata
Stata
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.0%
Reviewers' Industry
GNU Octave
GNU Octave
Research
11.3%
Computer Software
11.3%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Higher Education
5.7%
Food Production
5.7%
Other
60.4%
Stata
Stata
Higher Education
28.4%
Research
22.2%
Hospital & Health Care
10.5%
Education Management
9.9%
Public Policy
2.5%
Other
26.5%
Alternatives
GNU Octave
GNU Octave Alternatives
Scilab
Scilab
Add Scilab
MATLAB
MATLAB
Add MATLAB
Posit
Posit
Add Posit
Simulink
Simulink
Add Simulink
Stata
Stata Alternatives
IBM SPSS Statistics
SPSS Statistics
Add IBM SPSS Statistics
Posit
Posit
Add Posit
Minitab Statistical Software
Minitab Statistical Software
Add Minitab Statistical Software
JMP
JMP
Add JMP
Discussions
GNU Octave
GNU Octave Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
GNU Octave has no discussions with answers
Stata
Stata Discussions
Is there SQL for Stata?
1 Comment
Cristian J.
CJ
yes, it is a type of sql with own rules,especially in the treatment of nullsRead more
What is Stata used for?
1 Comment
Yash D.
YD
Data Analyses Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
Stata has no more discussions with answers