Python research stack

Core Python libraries and editors for numerical work, statistics and notebooks.

Numerical computing

The fundamental package for array computing in Python

Alternative to MATLAB

Data science & workflows

Web-based notebooks for code, data and narrative

Numerical computing

Algorithms for scientific computing in Python

Alternative to MATLAB

Statistics

Statistical models and tests for Python

Alternative to Stata, SAS

Numerical computing

Scientific Python IDE with a MATLAB-like layout

Alternative to MATLAB

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Every tool in the directory that we list as an alternative to SPSS, from point-and-click apps to R.

Analyse data through menus or visual workflows instead of writing code.

Reference managers, LaTeX and Typst editors, grammar checking and an office suite for writing up.

Tools in this directory with a native macOS version.

Tools you can use from a web browser, including self-hostable survey and writing platforms.