--- title: "Stata Pricing 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn more about Stata pricing plans including starting price, free versions and trials." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/p/119880/Stata/pricing/" page_type: "pricing" language: "en" --- # Stata Pricing - Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 from [183 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/119880/Stata/reviews/) - Starting at $925.00 per year - Free trial: Available - Free version: Not available - Credit card required: No --- ## How much does Stata cost? Stata has **4 different plans**. The pricing **starts at $925 flat rate per year**. ### Business single-user (Stata/SE) - Price: $925.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Year #### Business single-user (Stata/SE) plan includes: - For larger datasets ### Business single-user (Stata/MP 2 Core) - Price: $1085.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Year #### Business single-user (Stata/MP 2 Core) plan includes: - Faster & for the largest datasets ### Business single-user (Stata/MP 4 Core) - Price: $1195.00 - Billing: Flat Rate, Per Year #### Business single-user (Stata/MP 4 Core) plan includes: - Up to 120000 Variables - Up to 20 Billion Observations and Almost Four Times as Fast ### Business single-user (Stata/MP >4 Core) - Price: $1445.00 - Billing: Per Year #### Business single-user (Stata/MP >4 Core) plan includes: - Up to 120000 Variables - Up to 20 Billion Observations and Less Than 5.2 Seconds Time to Run Logistic Regression With 10 Million Observations and 20 Covariates --- ## Is Stata worth the price? ### Value for Money - Overall rating: 4.1 out of 5 - Good or excellent value for money: 74% AI summary based on 29 value-for-money rating reviews: Reviewers indicate that Stata offers a range of pricing options, including more affordable versions for students and researchers from developing countries. Some users say they appreciate the flexibility in pricing and the absence of a subscription fee, making it a cost-effective choice compared to other similar applications. However, some users report that Stata can be quite expensive, especially for students and smaller teams. #### Rating breakdown - Ease of use: 3.9 - Customer service: 4.1 - Features: 4.4 - Ease of deployment: 4.3 - Likelihood to recommend: 74% Based on 183 total Stata reviews. --- ## How does Stata compare to other alternatives? Stata starts at $925 flat rate per year. Explore how its pricing and plan options compare with top alternatives below. Stata pricing comparison | Product | Plans | Starting price | Free version | Free trial | Value for Money | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Stata — 4.5 out of 5 ([183 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/119880/Stata/reviews/)) | 4 plans | $925.00 /yr | Not available | Available | 4.1 | | [SAS Viya](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004983/SAS-Viya/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([12 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/10004983/SAS-Viya/#reviews)) | 1 plan | Not available | Not available | Available | 3.7 | | [Tableau](https://www.capterra.com/p/208764/Tableau/) — 4.6 out of 5 ([2,358 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/208764/Tableau/reviews/)) | 3 plans | $15.00 /user/mo | Available | Available | 4.2 | | [Zoho Analytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/129749/Zoho-Analytics/) — 4.4 out of 5 ([361 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/129749/Zoho-Analytics/reviews/)) | 5 plans | $30.00 /mo | Available | Available | 4.3 | | [Domo](https://www.capterra.com/p/119119/Domo/) — 4.3 out of 5 ([331 reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/119119/Domo/reviews/)) | 2 plans | Not available | Not available | Available | 4.0 | --- ## What reviewers say about Stata's pricing ### What they like - **Stata offers a range of pricing options** Including more affordable versions for students and researchers from developing countries. Some users say they appreciate the flexibility in pricing and the absence of a subscription fee, making it a cost-effective choice compared to other similar applications. - **The software reliable** Frequently updated, and easy to use, which they believe justifies the price for professional applications. ### What holds them back - **Stata can be quite expensive** Especially for students and smaller teams. They feel the cost of licenses, which need periodic renewal, can be prohibitive. - **The need for a subscription to access the software** Which adds to the overall expense. Users also note that the pricing structure may not be as flexible as they would like, and the high cost can deter potential users from choosing Stata over cheaper alternatives. ## Price & value in reviewers' words * * * 4 out of 5 stars > "Overall its wonderful, yet its too expensive" Reviewer: Muhammet D. Role: Research Assistant * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "It is a bit expensive and is not as flexible as R or Python." Reviewer: Verified Reviewer Role: Statistician * * * 5 out of 5 stars > "Compared to the customer service of other companies, stata is not the best" Reviewer: Amr A. Role: Associate Professor [Check all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/119880/Stata/reviews/)