Open source alternatives · Data and dev
Open Source Alternative to SPSS
SPSS costs US$1,000+ a year. jamovi and JASP do point-and-click statistics free, built on R.
What the paid app costs: US$1,000+/yr
Why switch?
Statistics courses force SPSS on students who then lose access after graduation. jamovi replicates the SPSS workflow menu by menu, shows the underlying R code so you actually learn, and costs nothing.
Compare the alternatives
| Alternative | License | Platforms | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| jamovi | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux | The free SPSS for students |
| JASP | AGPL-3.0 | Windows, macOS, Linux | For Bayesian analysis |
jamovi
Free forever AGPL-3.0 · Windows, macOS, Linux
- SPSS-style point-and-click stats
- Real-time results
- R code visible under the hood
The free SPSS for students
JASP
Free forever AGPL-3.0 · Windows, macOS, Linux
- Frequentist and Bayesian stats
- SPSS-like interface
- Publication-ready tables
For Bayesian analysis
Which one should you pick?
- jamovi: The free SPSS for students
- JASP: For Bayesian analysis
Frequently asked questions
Can jamovi open SPSS .sav files?
Yes, jamovi opens SPSS data files directly.
Is it accepted in academic work?
Yes, jamovi and JASP are used in published research and university courses worldwide.
Which is better: jamovi or JASP?
jamovi for the closest SPSS feel; JASP for Bayesian methods.