GraphPad Prism

Avantages

very easy to use, mostly intuitive, can create very individual graphs in terms of color/shape/form, very easy to just copy paste data from other sources to GraphPad for graph creation

Inconvénients

Graphpad includes a statistical feauture where it can run analyses (group comparisons) and then create graphs out of it. However, I have found this very limited and with very poor options. Therefore, I run my data on SPSS and then unfortunately have to copy it manually to GraphPad for the creation of nice graphs (see my separate SPSS review here)

Avantages

La vasta gamma di test statistici e opzioni di visualizzazione, insieme alla capacità di aggiornare i risultati in tempo reale, facilita la realizzazione di rappresentazioni chiare e informative. La creazione di report dettagliati e la flessibilità nell'importazione ed esportazione dei dati aggiungono versatilità al software

Inconvénients

Anche se è presente la guida, alcune funzionalità e l'editing dei grafici non è così immediato. Nel complesso richiede delle solide conoscenze di statistica ed una buona confidenza con le funzionalità del sw

Avantages

The ease of usage is the key of Graphpad Prism. It allows to user to analyse their data statistically and generate a suitable graph relevant to dataset.

Inconvénients

The software allows usage for 30 days free trial. Although it allows different discounts for various categories of customers including students, teachers and industry person but still its not freely accessible.

Avantages

It's an extremely powerful tool for analyzing data and performing statistical analyses.

Inconvénients

It can initially be difficult to understand how to input data correctly.

Avantages

It is very easy to use, you can create basic graphics and data tables and easy to understand and explain. The pipeline with all the possible analyses is easy to understand

Inconvénients

I have trouble when exporting data and graphs to the Apple environment. It doesn't show. For some infor the graphics might be limitated

Avantages

Having the option of performing various statistical analyses and exporting the graph to PowerPoint is very helpful to me

Inconvénients

There could be more newer, applied life-science analysis included and the price could be reduced.

Avantages

There are lots of different options to draw a graph.

Inconvénients

They should add the more easier way to import data from other data source.

Avantages

I like how smart the program is, and how much time it saves me.

Inconvénients

It is a steep learning curve, so it takes a minute to learn how to use it, but when you do learn how to use it, it is very useful.

Avantages

GraphPad is the most user friendly statistical software that I have used. The graphs it produces are very clear and professional with simple methods to modify.

Inconvénients

Sometimes difficult to display data that is distant from each other on a graph as it shrinks down automatically.

Avantages

Ease of use and accessible statistics for non statisticians.

Inconvénients

Cost of software is high, statistics could be explained better.

Avantages

Ease of use and tutorials make it easy to try out new features using example data and thereafter application to own data.

Inconvénients

Sometimes the software is a bit buggy. Data formatting is not always easy.

Avantages

It simplifies the statistics.A wide variety of graphs can be made.Data can be entered quickly and accurately.It can customize any component on the graph.

Inconvénients

It is not affordable by students as it is expensive.

Avantages

GraphPad allows you to have one month free trial with all the features. That's an incredible advantage for people who's learning and selecting their "go-to" statistic software. It's pretty easy to import data and replicates and perform analysis over these replicates. I've tried other software before and GraphPad is way easier to use and complete. Figures are amazing and you can easily add standard deviation, which is a must to in scientific publications.

Inconvénients

GraphPad tutorial is good and very informative. However, IC50 calculation tutorials could be improved adding real life examples with common absorbance or fluorescence experiments. Also, dose-response curves deserve more information and details about real life examples as well.
About the software specifically, I would suggest to make it lighter, or develop a light version. My computer has 8GB RAM and good processor and still takes a lot to generate charts and analysis.

Avantages

Incredibly easy to use, very helpful tutorials, beautiful publication-ready figures, a multitude of options for statistical analysis.

Inconvénients

This software does not offer scripting capability that is as useful as R or python. That being said, this software is designed to offer a click interface, and not a command line interface. It is meant to be easy to use with a click interface. It would be nice if both a command line and a click interface can co-exist for this software.

Avantages

The ease of use once familiarized with the software. GraphPad Prism allows researchers to create graphs and perform statistical analysis all in one platform.

Inconvénients

GraphPas Prism can take some time for people to familiarize themselves with, especially for the spreadsheet/table format function of the software. The spreadsheet can also be confusing as the selected format type dictates the graph layout. A more user friendly spreadsheet like Microsoft Excel would be helpful to give the users more options.

Avantages

The easy to use statistical analysis where the uses for each test are clearly described so that you can apply the right test to your data set. This way you not only use the right test but understand why that test is applicable to your type of data.

Inconvénients

Moving items around on a figure to align with the axes or other text can be clunky.

Avantages

I am not that computer savvy so this is much easier for me to load data into and get the results I'm looking for comparted to other stats packages. I like the looks of the program and there are regular updates to make it better

Inconvénients

Some things are impossible for me to find and require googling/YouTube. I wish there was a better help/tutorial system than what is currently in place. This is infrequent, but I still wish some features were more intuitive. It would make this program perfect for me.

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Pourquoi passer à GraphPad Prism

Avantages

Statistical testing is simplified drastically by the software and many options are provided to the user. Interface for data input is also intuitive and works well with most microsoft softwares

Inconvénients

Might take awhile to discover all the features of graphing that are provided which are not covered in the tutorial, such as the magic wand that makes all the graphs consistent.

Avantages

GraphPad Prism offers an intuitive and easy-to-use interface that simplifies the process of data analysis for users of all skill levels.Prism provides a wide range of statistical tests, including nonlinear regression, ANOVA, and t-tests, making it a versatile tool for data analysis.Prism offers a wide range of customizable graph options, allowing users to create professional-looking graphs and charts to present their data.GraphPad Prism comes with excellent technical support, including a comprehensive online help center and knowledgeable staff who can assist with questions and issues.

Inconvénients

GraphPad Prism is relatively expensive compared to other data analysis software options, which may be a drawback for some users. Prism does not offer a lot of space to store data, which can be a problem for users with large datasets.

Avantages

It had various data set ups that wouldn't be automatically formed if you were just using excel or google sheets. It includes statistical analysis as well as a variety of visual formats to display said data from bar graphs to box plots, etc.

Inconvénients

There is no tutorial when downloading the software. There is very little help from outside sources. It is best learned from someone already using the system

Avantages

The ability to easily generate visual pleasing graphs, and perform simple statistical tests. The best feature is the capability of the software to quickly make the same type of graph uniform (color schemes, formatting labels, axis range, and etc.).

Inconvénients

GraphPad provides basic statistical analysis, so for researchers wanting to perform more specialized and specific statistical tests, they will have to use statistical tests with other software. Additionally, GraphPad requires the user to format the data in a very specific way for certain types of graphs.

Avantages

this is a software with a genuine user friendly interface that allows data management and analysis and also to make reports through graphs.

Inconvénients

I think that the LAYOUT interface can be improved with design tools. I also find the software a bit expensive.

Avantages

Its user friendly but it does what other software do.

Inconvénients

The software is good but it is over price and has the worst customer service ever without even a phone number to call in case of problem.

Avantages

Not knowing a ton about statistics, I really like the support Prism offers for explaining how and when to use certain statistical analyses. If you have questions beyond the information that is presented in the stats wizard, the program links you directly to a manual full of information RE the stat you are looking into.

Inconvénients

There is not I find I dislike about this program. I haven't tried all of the statistics yet though.

Avantages

I like that I can have multiple data tables in one file, do statistical analysis on them in a variety of ways, and graph the images in a consistent manner. It has a pretty good magic wand for duplicating the format of the graphs. The analysis has many different tests, correlations, ANOVA, etc., and allows you to choose which datasets to include or to use variations on the analysis method.

Inconvénients

It's a bit clunky, in that the software looks like it was designed in the early 90s and from a UX perspective, it hasn't changed. It has some "global" change options, where you can adjust the color or shape or transparency, etc., for all data sets at once, but it doesn't always work the way you'd expect. The magic wand to make graphs consistent also doesn't include all of the elements, so I'll still have to change some things manually.

Avantages

I like how you can visualize data in several ways using one data set. Also, you can run multiple analyses on the data and get several results of interest.

Inconvénients

It would be nice if there were prompts during the analyses section where the users were made aware about the kind of analysis and pre-lying assumptions associated with the analyis.

Avantages

It has a great help and tutorial section that makes it easy for you to dig into the world of statistics. Unlike other programs, you don’t need to be a super professional, but can just use it.

Inconvénients

Some more advanced statistical methods are not included

Avantages

Great graphing features. Particularly use the shaded error bars for plots with several data points that standard error bars would look messy on. Analysis is good - especially for derivative calculations, baseline corrections, and normalizing multiple data sets on the same graph.

Inconvénients

Some difficulties in the graph formatting wizard - graphs don't always transfer over well and you have to manually change things. Some formatting is very tedious. Could be a better search for different analysis options.

Avantages

Prism makes the links obvious between data sets, stats and graphs. It also forces the user to organize the data in a way that makes stats work. These are areas where Excel fails.
Prism also produces publication grade graphs, which is a huge bonus.

Inconvénients

Prism has limited drawing capabilities. Adding artistic elements to a presentation graph or a publication image can be important. It is somewhat pricey. It would be nice to have a spreadsheet where you had more freedom to organize your data without having to resort to another program.

Avantages

I started using Prism after some years working with other Graph software such as SigmaPlot and Origin. After building my first graph, what I liked most was the intuitive way of the software, making graph building something more fun than boring. The layout is easy to understand, and also the tutorials are very explanatory. It took me 5 minutes to build a graph.

Inconvénients

I think the price could be better. I understand the necessity for a charge, however, most of the people over the world are not able to afford it. I believe an incentive policy for low-income countries with little research money would be exceptional.

Avantages

GraphPad Prism is a staple in biology research labs. The software is crafted keeping in mind the different types of assays biology researchers conduct. This makes the learn curve for new (and existing) users much easier. The software allows you to plot data, visualise them and run statistical tests.

Inconvénients

Graphpad Prism could allow a bit more customisation when it comes to fitting functions. While the software has a wide array of plots available, the graphics could improve a bit.

Avantages

Absolutely stunning graphics for plots and extremely intuitive to use (mathematically and visually). An absolute must for anyone working on publishable content. Best value for a piece of software you will ever find.

Inconvénients

I have nothing negative to say about this product.

Avantages

This software makes it easy to organize, plot and analyze small- to medium-sized datasets. Instructions for choosing appropriate statistical tests for the data are pretty clear, especially with schematics to show which comparisons are being made. It's also easy to customize graphs and make them look consistent with each other.

Inconvénients

I wish there were easier ways to include statistical comparisons on the graphs themselves. Something as simple as having significance brackets automatically align with two bars on a graph, for example, would improve usability.

Avantages

This program is everything you wished Excel could be. It creates beautiful, highly customizable graphs, does complex statistics on your datasets and walks you through which tests to choose, and the Magic Wand tool that allows for cloning of graph styles will change your life. This is an essential software for my PhD research and I thoroughly enjoy using it.

Inconvénients

Small things, really. You can't create preset color options, selecting individual datapoints is difficult (and cannot be labeled), different rows of a heatmap cannot be customized. Also, it can't handle large datasets, so look to other programs like R for data graphing or visualization. But these are extremely minor, and only noticeable because I use the program constantly.

Avantages

Very easy to use with great online support and tutorials. Pretty intuitive and you can find what you're looking for. The graphs it produces are very clean and the layouts are nice to create multi-panel figures.

Inconvénients

The ANOVA analysis doesn't assign groups, just tells you if they're significant/different.

Avantages

This software allows for easy analysis of data and auto generates professional looking figures. I really enjoy how you can make layouts for multi-panel figures that can then be imported into word documents/powerpoint files, etc. It's very easy to make all of your figures look consistent and they can be edited quickly.

Inconvénients

If you need to perform complex multivariate statistical analyses, GraphPad Prism may not be the best choice. Its good for ANOVAs and simple linear regression.

Avantages

I like the fact that there are several model statistical analysis that one can follow for their analysis. Secondly, there are very good tutorials from the developers on some basics statistics and how to run them in prism as well.

Inconvénients

The software is a bit pricy. Otherwise, it is a great tool for all who present a lot of graphs for their publications.

Avantages

There are a ton of features to this program. I love that it easily does stats for you right in your graphed data. Unlike Excel, you don't need to create multiple sheets of info in order to get the analysis you want, one set of data can be manipulated to do everything. It is really handy how the stats are done all in one graph. There are lots of options that can be changed: axes, titles, etc, to customize the graphs, but these features take a very long time to find and result in a time consuming endeavor in the beginning. Not a good tool for a novice looking for a 'quick analysis'.

Inconvénients

There is a STEEP learning curve. It took me forever to figure out how to use this program. I kept having to start over with the data because it easier than trying to figure out how to adjust the way the data was displayed once it was entered. find that the graphs that are produced are grainy and the colors are bland. It's very pixelated and not something I am comfortable publishing. Excel makes much nicer graphs that are more appropriate for publication.

Avantages

I love the automatic graphing functions (non-linear regression) that are within a click. Takes guess-work and manual graphing out of the equation.

Inconvénients

There seems to be a bug that crashes the software when you copy and paste from microsoft excel. It doesn't happen immediately, but usually happens when you're performing the "magic function" to match your graph to the format of another graph. They really need to work out this bug.

Avantages

I love all the utilities and and tools given by GraphPad Prism. Extremely useful and very accurate when in my case I use it for research.

Inconvénients

Only con is that there are so many things you can work with this software that it actually took me some time to play with it and work around the functionalities that it gives to the user. So many that after a year of being a GraphPad user, I still feel there is so much more to learn from this software.

Avantages

It ia easy to enter and analyze data. Data can be represented in multiple ways. Representation have a very good quality and can be customized.

Inconvénients

There are so much functionalities that it's hard to know all of them.

Avantages

Huge functionality. If you can envision a way to display your data, GraphPad Prism will have it. It's a snap to generate clear graphs of any (reasonable) data set. Also, the graphs and tables look professional, and they're easy to interpret by others. This combination of clear, minimalist design and wide-ranging functionality make Prism my go-to graphing software for presentations and publications.

Inconvénients

Definitely the learning curve. Unlike, say, Microsoft Excel, it takes a while to learn what everything does. They have tutorials which do ease the process along, but it takes some time to get used to everything at first.

Avantages

I used it for my data analysis because it is easy to use and to learn. The students that have struggles with others competing software, then when they try to use GraphPad they have no problems for their statistics analysis. Also, it forces the user to organize data which makes easier to work your data and its analysis. In my view, it is the best for presenting data in graphs, because these graphs and tables look very professional, and they're easy to interpret.

Inconvénients

In overall I don´t have any problem with this software, my only problem is that it could be some expensive for students.

Avantages

The ability to run basically any statistical test with the click of a few buttons. Also, many of the nuances and sub-tests of certain tests are actually explained next to the option to select them. That is fantastic since it is impossible to know every little fact about every test.

Inconvénients

The fact that for some 2-way ANOVAs you need to transpose your data from columns into rows. It's a bit annoying and I can sometimes get confused looking at my data in a new layout.

Avantages

I love being able to edit graphs within Prism with ease! Having the feature to add additional text to graphs makes putting figures together much easier and faster.

Inconvénients

I've been using Prism for a few years and there's nothing in particular that I dislike about it! It's so easy to use!

Avantages

According to coworkers, the software is intuitive and easy to use.

Inconvénients

Troubleshooting, Communicating, Customer Service

Avantages

GraphPad Prism is very intuitive and easy to use. It is possible to perform many kinds of analysis tests and creates many kinds of graphs. As a self-learner I appreciate the availability of video tutorials and support.

Inconvénients

I am not a very demanding used and I found everything I needed in the tool, however I am aware that the software is simplier than other software programs.

Avantages

Great for data analysis and statistical work, I have used this software for many years. Easy to input data and with so many options for analysis.

Inconvénients

This does require time and effort in regards to training and becoming familiar with the different options and tests that are available

Avantages

It is not easy to use at first but the help section is really well done and make it supper easy and enjoyable to use.

Inconvénients

It can be hard sometime to fine some shortcut. We can loose some time at the beginning doing things "the long way" but once we get it it a pleasure to use it

Avantages

Multiple options of different types of graphs, excellent statistical tools, great customer support, compatible with illustrator

Inconvénients

Importing large data sets from excel could be made better, copy paste works but not import. Cost could be reduced