# Page 5 | Minitab Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 5 - Is Minitab the right Reporting solution for you? Explore 388 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/109731/Minitab-Statistical-Software/reviews --- Minitab 4.5 (388) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 5 - Reviews of Minitab ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 101-125 of 388 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Flavio A. Practicante Management Consulting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Minitab, un programa básico pero de sencillo uso y amigable al usuario" November 4, 2022 3.0 Ha sido buena para análisis estadísticos básicos Pros Es un software muy amigable, de fácil uso como Eviews, y de un precio muy económico Cons Sus aplicaciones son limitadas y es difícil de usar para programar actividades de muchos pasos Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The best data analysis software " December 15, 2022 5.0 It helped me throughout my project during my whole career. I’m going to use even in my professional life Pros This is the best software you can utilize to resume, analyze and visualize data. Any statistical tactic and methodology resides on Minitab. Cons There was nothing I didn’t like. Great software Review Source Kimberly S. Statistician Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great product for analyzing design of experiments data and smaller datasets" June 3, 2023 5.0 Pros I love the intuitive user-interface and how similar it is to Excel. It gets the job done. Cons Minitab is expensive. Also, it is not expandable and customizable. like R or SAS Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ingeniero de procesos Food & Beverages Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very good for descriptive and inferential analysis" September 19, 2018 4.0 I use minitab 18 very often to analyze process variations of food production plant, also it is used to report the improvements on any process based on any change. Pros Minitab offers a very good end user experience for descriptive and inferential analysis. Also minitab product help tutorials are very good and well explained that cover most of the possible doubts. The interpretation of results that minitab provides on integral analysis like Capability analysis or hypothesis testing is very useful for sharing with management. Cons \*Developing scripts on minitab is not as intuitive as it should be so doing repetitive task can be a headache. \*Also querying data from an external data source could be easier, at this moment requires a well defined DSN file and adjusting filters on data to retrieve could be also easier. \*There are not enough modeling methods on minitab Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Analyse the data with Minitab easily. " June 5, 2020 4.0 It is actually a reliable statistical package I have ever used. I can remember how I learnt Minitab lessons eagerly during my undergraduate period and how I recalled them and analyzed thousands of my research data. Pros During the four years of my university life, among all the other statistical softwares Minitab is the easiest and versatile statistical package I have ever used. Specially it is very affordable package for academics and requires less disk space as well as can be easily installed. It provides a comprehensive set of statistical features including; Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), Hypothesis tests, Design of Experiments, Graphical analysis, Descriptive statistics, Correlation and Regression and etc. to perform wide variety of statistical analysis easily rather than using statistiacal codes in SAS. When I am reading research papers I have experienced that many researchers use the latest version of Minitab to the analysis of their research data. Even for my undergraduate research I used Minitab for the analysis. Cons Actually I haven't experienced any kind of issue while I am performing Minitab yet. Review Source Huy H. Quality Manager Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good tools for researchers, analyst" November 29, 2018 3.0 We have been using this software for more than 10 years in the company. It very helpful for our improvement projects. However, that was not easy when we think to use the output from Minitab to apply in our manufacturing information system or think how to apply the advantage of Minitab to our big-data. Pros \- Very common tool and that can be used for root cause analysis, problem solver and especially in the project needs to work with data (6 Sigma projects) - The guideline and assistance function in the tool is quite helpful for the beginner - Customer support is great as you can call, email and they can work out with you for the solution quickly. - The output/report makes sense with all logic and statistics result Cons \- The learning curve is quite long, needs to invest both time/money to know how to use the tool efficiently - The graph/report output is not perfect and sometimes it requires time to make it up - Big gap to integrate with other systems, meaning you only use this offline, no options to interface with other databases. That also shows the limitation when import/export file. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Ingeniero Industrial Automation Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Programa para calculo estadístico" March 4, 2023 4.0 Como herramienta de gestión y análisis estadístico es genial y me encanta las funcionalidades de inteligencia artificial que integra. Pros Me parece que es una muy buena solución para tratar grandes cantidades de datos y analizarlos de una forma fácil e intuitiva. El entorno es amigable me recuerda mucho al utilizado por microsoft y creo que cumple con lo esperado. Ademas su prueba gratis de 30 dias te permite experimentar con el software antes de decidirte usarlo y pagar por ello. Cons Me parece bastante caro la herramienta y tener que renovar la licencia cada año es un engorro. Switched from [Google Analytics 360](https://www.capterra.com/p/177042/Google-Analytics/)[Apache OpenOffice Calc](https://www.capterra.com/p/169719/Apache-OpenOffice-Calc/)[Microsoft Excel](https://www.capterra.com/p/176574/Excel/) Es mucho mas potente en mi opinión que los rivales pero el precio es elevado. Review Source AN Abdessalam N. Phd student, teacher Civil Engineering Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Discovering the Excellence of Minitab" February 12, 2023 4.0 I have been steadily employing this software for the past two years for Civil/manufacturing research purposes, and I'm also guiding our students to leverage this tool to generate better outcomes. Predictive tool study and time series intelligence are the most useful capabilities for this program Pros The most remarkable platform for acquiring knowledge and examining gives you the capability to refine the configurations with amazingly exact diagrams and graphs. Examine the results or data with their optimal figures on this practical application. Cons This system might incorporate some further essential features to augment its suppleness and enhance the standard of the diagrams and graphs it produces for investigation applications, rendering it more alluring and brilliant for scientists and analytic engineers. Review Source sA saisri A. Sr Executive Chemicals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best analytical tool " March 4, 2023 5.0 I enjoy doing data analysis using minitab which gives best graphical analysis Pros Ease of doing work, beginners can work and understand it well Cons Can improve dashboard and worksheet for better visualization and clarity Review Source YL Yi L. Postdoctoral Researcher Research Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The Graph Function in Minitab is helpful" July 12, 2021 5.0 Pros The Graph Tab in Minitab is straight forward. I usually use scatterplot and histogram functions at the beginning of my analysis in order to capture the distribution of my data. Probability Plot and Probability Distribution plot are also helpful when you are looking for parametric distribution functions to fit the data. You can also overlap two distributions in one plot for comparison. Cons The graphs plotted by Minitab are generally clear. However, I hope they will be more aesthetic, such as the styles of labels, coordinates, and ticks. Also, I hope we can overlap more curves on one graph in order to highlight the differences between datasets. Review Source Giselli F. Engenheira de Processos Chemicals Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "What I like most about Minitab is the amount of data handling features." June 24, 2021 5.0 I was very happy when I was able to analyze and find solutions to process problems so quickly and without having to use multiple tools as I did before. Before, I used a tool to record data, another to analyze and process and another to generate reports. I recommend it to everyone and I'm sure you'll be able to generate many productivity boosting results with this software. Pros What I like most about Minitab is the amount of data handling features. It is also very easy to copy and paste data from other Windows software reducing data transfer time. Cons I have nothing to complain about, I liked everything I saw and used. Review Source PC Paula C. Math/Computer Science Teacher Primary/Secondary Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I use this analysis software with my AP Statistics students and have used it for many years." August 9, 2017 5.0 The program allows my students to work with very large data sets and allows me to assess their analyses very easily. Pros I liked the package because it was a professional use package (not just deigned for classroom use) and it was still easy enough for my students to use. There is a small learning curve to overcome, but my students adapt to the package very quickly. The iterations I have used started with version 12 and I am now using version 17. They product has become more streamlined over the years and more user friendly as well. The support I have received from Minitab has been excellent and utilizing the license server for my lab allows me to deploy the package to more computers. That is a real plus when one machine goes down and I need to use all my licenses. Cons Some of the graphical outputs are still not as good as MS Excel, but they have been improving over the years. I wish it could do a back-to-back stem plot, but that's a minor inconvenience. Review Source Kawsar H. Research Assistant Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very easy statsitics softwares" September 19, 2020 5.0 Very good software and very worth of money. Highly reccomend it. Pros Most of the statistics software is burdened with instructions and how to use each tool. But Minitab 19 will get rid of that issue. You just need the software and the name of each tool. Virtually you will be able to do all analyses. No expertise is necessary to use the software. Just a basic knowledge of statistics is sufficient. Cons I do not see any drawback. Is supperior one compared to the similar software. It would be convnient if can be used online. Review Source RV Rubie V. Operational Excelence and PMO senior manager Pharmaceuticals Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Lean Black Belt must have" August 27, 2023 4.0 I have solved several situations related to production process. With the graphs, visuals and statistics I can understand the current process and identify if the process is in control or not. As a Lean Black Belt it is a must have. Pros If you are a lean expert you must have this application. As a Black Belt, I need this to be able to take decisions for improvement projects. This helps you understand the process and make possible predictions. Also the graphs and visuals helps you explain the process to the top management and others. It is great to see trends and identify major offenders. Cons To use the application probably you must need a training from an expert to have a better understanding of all features. And another thing is you must know basic concepts of statistics. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great for data analysis as a student and in the working world" October 1, 2018 5.0 Overall, this is great for data analysis as a student and alright in industry. I have not come across anything in industry that I couldn't do on Excel, but I prefer Minitab since I have been using it for longer. Pros I have been using this software since back in my college days, and it was a serious competitor to Excel. Obviously both have their perks and benefits, but I find Minitab to be better most of the time. There are a lot of tutorials in case one isn't familiar with it, which is great for first learning the software or improving over time. Cons I have had a hard time in the past importing data, and have had issues getting plots that I need. There should be a wider variety of models. Some graphs, especially ones with lots of data, can be difficult to read. I have experienced this across most data software I use, but it is still a con. Review Source CG Clif G. Quality Manager Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Minitab review" November 27, 2023 5.0 Pros Ease of use and the software guides you . Cons There needs to be a better tutorial on how to interpret the data. Review Source Response from Minitab January 29, 2024 Dear Clif, Thank you for your 5-star rating! We’re very grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. Thank you for being a fantastic advocate for Minitab. If you have any specific suggestions to enhance your data interpretation experience, please share them at techsupport@minitab.com. We’re here to assist you whenever you need help. Warm regards, Minitab TL Ti L. Sr Manufacturing Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: 2+ years ### "New versions removed essential features and are not back ward compatible." October 15, 2021 3.0 Pros Many statistical tools available, good customer support Cons New version (ver 19) is not backward compatible with older versions. Report Pad feature was removed in ver 19, so users are not able to summarize and report results within Minitab. New versions require you to export Minitab data, charts, analysis to another program (ex Word) to create a report. Report Pad information from files created in older versions does not display - creating a risk for regulated industries. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer PM digital experience Logistics and Supply Chain Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Davvero utile secondo me, top sul mercato " July 15, 2023 5.0 Positivissima strumento utilissimo Pros Strumento utile per analisi statistica, mi aiuta tantissimo nel mio lavoro, e per la condivisione dei risultati. Cons Secondo me non ha punti negativi, magari solo per una componente grafica che si può migliorare Review Source Andrei P. Student Education Management Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Minitab is an amazing interface oriented statistical software." May 20, 2022 4.0 Minitab is a interface oriented statistical/data software and it does it really well. It is easy to understand what it does and how it does it but it doesn't compromise it's features, it has a lot of advanced tools and is really powerful. Pros Minitab interface makes it very approachable tool for data/statistics. It's capabilites are clear so you don't have to search for what it can/can't do. The software is very explorable. Cons The interface can get in the way of programmers or people already used to coding in a commands box. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Engineer Medical Devices Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Minitab helps me analyzing the manufacturing process." February 10, 2022 4.0 I use Minitab to analyze problem solving data, to review the scrap evolution through time. It is a great software to put data and have a nice analysis. Pros It's simple to use and fits to my company's needs. I can present and report my results directly from minitab instead of using a power point Cons Minitab has far more functions than are necessary for most Six Sigma applications. It is, however, very easy to use for a number of basic graphs and statistical tools utilized in Six Sigma. Review Source RN Riazuddin N. Deputy Manager Biotechnology Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Minitab Review" March 24, 2022 3.0 My overall experience was good with Minitab application Pros One of the most likeable feature of Minitab according to me is "Deriving Tolerance Limits for Non-normal distributions" Cons One thing which I feel that Minitab lacks is feature related Multivariate data analysis like Batch Evolution Models, contribution plots etc. Review Source MWM Mitiku Wale M. Lecturer and researcher Research Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Data analysis" January 10, 2023 4.0 It is good software for social science study and descriptive statistics. Pros It is useful for descriptive statistics and it is easy to use for beginners.It has good view for graphs.It is important for time series data. Cons It does not work for any type of statistical analysis. for example; to analysis joint model. Review Source ER Eduardo R. Mechanical Engineering Student Higher Education Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Minitab's Power " June 30, 2021 4.0 Amazed by the capabilities of the software and the amount of valuable information you can obtain from it, definitely worth it, but expensive in comparison to other software out in the market. Pros It is breathtaking the ease at which the program provides valuable information for the user. When provided with quality data. The user can easily obtain simple statistics analyisis, correlation between variables, predictions for later outcomes, very clear graphs, many types of regressions etc. Information about the reliability (statistical residual analysis) of the results depending on the input data. You can develop a DOE (design of experiments) to find the most impactful variable(s) and manipulate it/them to obtain desired results in whichever process. Cons The organization for various sheets could be improved but in general it is a very friendly software easy to understand a few hours into its use. Review Source Tauseef P. Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Minitab - Statistical Software" November 27, 2022 5.0 Pros Minitab, is a complete package for statistical and data analysis. It is easy to use and the contends on the support page is well written to understand. Cons The data sheet does not have many function as excel worksheet such as sort, filter. Review Source PD Paulina D. Asistente de Operaciones Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "El mejor análisis de datos que he encontrado en el mercado" July 22, 2023 5.0 En general mi experiencia ha sido bastante buena y creo que ha facilitado en gran medida la interpretación y visualización de análisis estadísticos que necesita realizar la empresa. Pros Lo que más me ha gustado del uso de Minitab es la facilidad de su uso. Considero que es un programa bastante completo y que facilita la interpretación de datos gracias a lo visual e intuitivo que es. Cons Algo que no me encanta del programa es que es de paga, a comparación de algunos otros programas que se pueden llegar a encontrar en el mercado. Review Source Talk to a Capterra advisor for free and get results within 15 minutes.