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Free alternatives to IBM SPSS Statistics

IBM SPSS Statistics by IBM: Point-and-click statistics for research and social science. Pricing: subscription. Here are 3 free options that cover the same job.

Alternative	Type	Platforms	Best for
PSPPFree GNU software built as a replacement for SPSS; reads .sav files.	Compatible	Windows, macOS, Linux	Opening SPSS data files and running SPSS syntax	Get it
JASP	Open source	Windows, macOS, Linux	Easy statistics with APA-style tables	Get it
jamovi	Open source	Windows, macOS, Linux, Web	Spreadsheet-style statistics built on R	Get it
IBM SPSS StatisticsThe paid original	Subscription	–	Statistical analysis	Visit

The alternatives in detail

01/ PSPP

Compatible

Best for: Opening SPSS data files and running SPSS syntax.

Free GNU software built as a replacement for SPSS; reads .sav files.

Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux

Visit PSPP

02/ JASP

Open source

Best for: Easy statistics with APA-style tables.

Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux

Visit JASP

03/ jamovi

Open source

Best for: Spreadsheet-style statistics built on R.

Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Web

Visit jamovi

About “Compatible” tools: An independent, legal re-implementation that opens the same files or runs the same software. Not a cracked copy.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a free alternative to IBM SPSS Statistics?

Yes. PSPP is a strong free option for opening spss data files and running spss syntax. Other choices include JASP, jamovi.

Which IBM SPSS Statistics alternative is open source?

PSPP, JASP, jamovi are open source.

Are compatible (reverse-engineered) alternatives legal?

Yes. Tools marked Compatible are independent re-implementations built to open the same files or run the same software. They do not contain the original program's code. They are not cracked or pirated copies, which we never recommend.