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# IBM SPSS Statistics vs XLSTAT Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**IBM SPSS Statistics** [

4.2/5(935)

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**XLSTAT** [

4.7/5(51)

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Pricing

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
Free Trial

**Starting at $1,188.00** 1 User Per Year · Base Subscription: Yearly auto-renewal - Buy online

**XLSTAT**
Free Trial

**$295.00** 1 user Per Year · BASIC

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
3 months

Based on 14 responses

**XLSTAT**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
21 months

Based on 11 responses

**XLSTAT**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
$$$$$

**XLSTAT**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
14%

**XLSTAT**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
[
Ease of Use (33)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1273512&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Statistical Analysis (19)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1273590&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (19)
](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1273855&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Poor Visualization (12)
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**XLSTAT**
[
Ease of Use (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1474502&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Graphical Visualization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1950634&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1475639&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive Subscriptions (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2345142&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
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IBM Cognos Analytics

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Microsoft Excel

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**XLSTAT**
Not enough data

Screenshots

**IBM SPSS Statistics**
 ![IBM SPSS Statistics screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/76906/expirable-direct-uploads_2F7a36dacd-21dc-432e-9d0c-ca3f63565a89_2F10_Better_Interface_SPSS_Statistics.png)

**XLSTAT**
 ![XLSTAT screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/120162/XLSTAT-PREMIUM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

8.5

8.5786

**XLSTAT**

8.8

8.833

Ease of Use

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

7.9

7.9790

**XLSTAT**

9.2

9.234

Ease of Setup

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

7.9

7.9179

**XLSTAT**

9.2

9.212

Ease of Admin

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

7.6

7.6137

**XLSTAT**

9.2

9.26

Quality of Support

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

7.6

7.6596

**XLSTAT**

8.7

8.728

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

8.0

8.0132

**XLSTAT**
Not enough data

Product Direction (% positive)

**IBM SPSS Statistics**

6.5

6.5761

**XLSTAT**

9.3

9.334

Features

Statistical Analysis[Hide 54 FeaturesShow 54 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

252

8.4

23

Administration

Quality Control

8.4

190

8.8(won by 0.4)

12

Data Sampling

8.7

202

8.9(won by 0.2)

16

Collaboration

Feature Not Available

7.9(won by default)

12

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Process Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Capabilities

Data Visualization

7.8

222

8.5(won by 0.7)

19

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Survival Analysis

8.4(won by 1.0)

182

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

12

Risk Data Attributes

8.2(won by 0.9)

165

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

10

Cost Analysis

8.2(won by 0.9)

162

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.3

10

Multivariate Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

What-if Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bayesian Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Regression Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Methodology

ANOVA Support

9.0

201

9.2(won by 0.2)

18

Regression

9.2(won by 0.1)

216

9.1

19

Time Series Analysis

8.8

186

9.1(won by 0.3)

16

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Compliance Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Statistical Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Neural Network Modeling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Data Preparation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Association Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Ad hoc Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Clustering

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Tree

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Scoring Models

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics[Hide 42 FeaturesShow 42 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.2

337

Not enough data

Statistical Tool

Scripting

7.2(won by default)

206

Not enough data

Algorithms

7.7(won by default)

209

Not enough data

Data Mining

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Data Analysis

Analysis

8.9(won by default)

321

Not enough data

Data Interaction

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Time Series Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Trend Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Modeling

7.6(won by default)

246

Not enough data

Data Visualizations

7.0(won by default)

300

Not enough data

Report Generation

7.5(won by default)

267

Not enough data

Data Unification

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Demand Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI/Machine Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Healthcare

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Modeling & Simulation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Retail

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Education

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Discovery

Not enough data

Not enough data

Graphical Workflow Editor

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Business Rules Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Processing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Transformation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Clustering

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Blending

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Classification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Automation

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![IBM SPSS Statistics](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_24bb2b0b5af8e7d875ea09d767bcb097/ibm-spss-statistics.jpg "IBM SPSS Statistics")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews)

IBM SPSS Statistics

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

27.6%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

29.0%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

43.4%

[![XLSTAT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b80d9041b9fe82f17c1f4cce8cbbc5d9/xlstat.svg "XLSTAT")](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews)

XLSTAT

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

52.2%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

30.4%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

27.6%

52.2%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

29.0%

17.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

43.4%

30.4%

Reviewers' Industry

[![IBM SPSS Statistics](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_24bb2b0b5af8e7d875ea09d767bcb097/ibm-spss-statistics.jpg "IBM SPSS Statistics")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews)
IBM SPSS Statistics

Higher Education

26.3%

Research

16.4%

Education Management

7.6%

Market Research

7.5%

Hospital & Health Care

6.6%

Other

35.7%

[![XLSTAT](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b80d9041b9fe82f17c1f4cce8cbbc5d9/xlstat.svg "XLSTAT")](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews)
XLSTAT

Research

26.1%

Higher Education

17.4%

Food & Beverages

8.7%

Biotechnology

6.5%

Market Research

6.5%

Other

34.8%

FAQs

## SPSS Statistics vs XLSTAT FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

### What is the difference between SPSS Statistics vs XLSTAT?

SPSS Statistics is favored for its advanced statistical rigor and enterprise focus, while XLSTAT stands out for ease of use and Excel integration.

| [SPSS Statistics](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews) | [XLSTAT](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.2/5 (928 reviews) | 4.7/5 (50 reviews) |
| Enterprise | Small-Business |
| 7.9 | 9.1 |
| 7.6 | 8.7 |
| Ease of Use (33 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of SPSS Statistics and XLSTAT compare?

XLSTAT is rated higher for value, with a stronger Price/Cost satisfaction score than SPSS Statistics.

- **SPSS Statistics:** In recent reviews, many cite high licensing costs and limited value for small organizations, with 19 all-time mentions of expense.
- **XLSTAT:** Reviewers note high pricing, but also highlight its accessibility and value for Excel users, with fewer negative mentions (3 all-time).
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers mention moving to XLSTAT for its lower cost and easier integration with existing Excel workflows.

### What are the best alternatives to SPSS Statistics and XLSTAT?

The top 3 alternatives to SPSS Statistics and XLSTAT are Minitab Statistical Software, JMP, and Posit.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [SPSS Statistics](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/reviews) | 4.2/5 (928 reviews) | Enterprise | High cost, especially for small organizations | Ease of Use (33 all-time mentions) |
| [XLSTAT](https://www.g2.com/products/xlstat/reviews) | 4.7/5 (50 reviews) | Small-Business | High pricing, but strong Excel integration | Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions) |
| [Minitab Statistical Software](https://www.g2.com/products/minitab-statistical-software/reviews) | 4.6/5 (227 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [JMP](https://www.g2.com/products/jmp/reviews) | 4.5/5 (213 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |
| [Posit](https://www.g2.com/products/posit-team/reviews) | 4.5/5 (575 reviews) | Enterprise | — | — |

### Which Statistical Analysis features should I prioritize when comparing SPSS Statistics and XLSTAT?

Buyers should prioritize Ease of Use, Ease of Setup, Quality of Support, Analysis Capabilities, and Integration with Excel when comparing SPSS Statistics and XLSTAT.

- **Ease of Use:** SPSS Statistics (7.9), XLSTAT (9.2); 33 all-time mentions for SPSS Statistics, 4 for XLSTAT.
- **Ease of Setup:** SPSS Statistics (7.9), XLSTAT (9.1).
- **Quality of Support:** SPSS Statistics (7.6), XLSTAT (8.7).
- **Analysis Capabilities:** SPSS Statistics (12 all-time mentions), XLSTAT (2 all-time mentions).
- **Integration with Excel:** XLSTAT is frequently praised for Excel integration in recent reviews; SPSS Statistics has 4 all-time mentions for Excel integration.

### What are the pros and cons of SPSS Statistics vs XLSTAT?

SPSS Statistics is strongest in advanced statistical analysis and data management, while XLSTAT excels in ease of use and Excel integration.

- **SPSS Statistics strengths:** Ease of Use (33 all-time mentions), Statistical Analysis (19), Data Management (15), Analysis Capabilities (12), Coding Simplification (8), Predictive Modeling (7).
- **SPSS Statistics trade-offs:** Expensive (19 all-time mentions), Poor Visualization (12), Learning Curve (11), Outdated Interface (7), Performance Issues (7).
- **XLSTAT strengths:** Ease of Use (4 all-time mentions), Graphical Visualization (2), Statistical Analysis (2), Customer Support (1), Integration with Excel frequently cited in recent reviews.
- **XLSTAT trade-offs:** Expensive (3 all-time mentions), Limited advanced visualizations, Occasional performance issues with large datasets.

### Is SPSS Statistics or XLSTAT better for small businesses?

XLSTAT is the better fit for small businesses, with a higher proportion of small-business reviewers and positive sentiment on ease of use and value.

- **SPSS Statistics:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers from small businesses often cite high cost and complexity as barriers.
- **XLSTAT:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers highlight its accessibility, ease of setup, and strong fit for smaller organizations.

### Which Statistical Analysis platform has better integrations?

XLSTAT is favored for integrations, especially with Excel, while SPSS Statistics is noted for Excel compatibility but with fewer integration mentions.

- **SPSS Statistics:** Microsoft Excel integration cited in recent reviews, with 4 all-time mentions.
- **XLSTAT:** Integration with Excel is a recurring theme in recent reviews, frequently highlighted as a core strength.

### How do SPSS Statistics and XLSTAT compare on customer support?

XLSTAT leads on Quality of Support with a 1.1-point advantage over SPSS Statistics (8.7 vs 7.6).

- **SPSS Statistics:** Reviewers describe support as adequate but occasionally slow or difficult to access, with some positive mentions for enterprise support.
- **XLSTAT:** Reviewers consistently praise responsive and helpful customer support, with several citing quick resolutions and strong tutorial resources.

### Which is easier to implement, SPSS Statistics or XLSTAT?

XLSTAT is easier to implement, with a 1.2-point higher Ease of Setup score than SPSS Statistics (9.1 vs 7.9).

- **SPSS Statistics:** Reviewers note a moderate learning curve and some complexity in initial setup, especially around licensing and onboarding.
- **XLSTAT:** Reviewers consistently highlight quick, intuitive setup and rapid adoption, especially for users already familiar with Excel.

### Which product has better Analysis?

SPSS Statistics is stronger on Analysis, with higher all-time mention counts and more frequent reviewer praise for advanced capabilities.

- **SPSS Statistics:** Analysis Capabilities (12 all-time mentions), Statistical Analysis (19), Predictive Modeling (7), Machine Learning (7).
- **XLSTAT:** Analysis Capabilities (2 all-time mentions), Statistical Analysis (2), with frequent recent praise for robust analysis within Excel.

Alternatives

**IBM SPSS Statistics Alternatives**

 ![Minitab Statistical Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/161d76610cd024c6392341ce9d9558da/minitab-statistical-software%282%29.svg "Minitab Statistical Software")

[
Minitab Statistical Software
](/products/minitab-statistical-software/reviews)

 ![JMP](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/39153f7dafa10e6c41212f3c9ddcf2f7/jmp.svg "JMP")

[
JMP
](/products/jmp/reviews)

 ![KNIME](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8a540cdf83a0e7e7937efe634c6ab64f/knime-analytics-platform.svg "KNIME")

[
KNIME
](/products/knime-analytics-platform/reviews)

 ![Qualtrics Market Research](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8890eea0cb317c903c079caf28914e83/qualtrics-market-research.svg "Qualtrics Market Research")

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Qualtrics Market Research
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**XLSTAT Alternatives**

 ![Posit Team](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ca6ffefb15801ddbeaf9a3c6c95e53c8/posit-team.svg "Posit Team")

[
Posit
](/products/posit-team/reviews)

 ![Minitab Statistical Software](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/161d76610cd024c6392341ce9d9558da/minitab-statistical-software%282%29.svg "Minitab Statistical Software")

[
Minitab Statistical Software
](/products/minitab-statistical-software/reviews)

 ![SAS Viya](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/bd7a361df879327ee92c1d048aada28e/sas-sas-viya.svg "SAS Viya")

[
SAS Viya
](/products/sas-sas-viya/reviews)

 ![Qualtrics Market Research](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/8890eea0cb317c903c079caf28914e83/qualtrics-market-research.svg "Qualtrics Market Research")

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Qualtrics Market Research
](/products/qualtrics-market-research/reviews)