Table 3 Meta-analysis software – basic feature comparison
From: A systematic comparison of software dedicated to meta-analysis of causal studies
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URL | meta-analysis.com | - | metawinsoft.com | mix-for-meta-analysis.info | cc-ims.net/RevMan | weasyma.com |
Corporate single user price | ~$1295.00 | ~$75.00 | ~$150.00 | Free | $650 | ~$490.00 |
Student single user price | ~$395.00 | ~$75.00 | ~$75.00 | Free | Free | ~$280.00 |
Download/program size | 30 Mb | 5 Mb | 9 Mb | 20 Mb/50 Mb | 9 Mb | 3 Mb |
Compatibility | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows | Windows |
Last update | 2006 | 2005 | 2002 | 2006 | 2005 | 2002 |
License | Single user | Single user | Single user | Open | Open | Single user |
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Descriptive dichotomous, e.g. n(total), n(y = 1) |
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Maximum number of studies | Unlimited | Unlimited | Unlimited | 100 | Unlimited | Unlimited |
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' indicates the presence and no mark indicates the absence of a feature. The '()' means that the feature is limited or partially in development, and the '
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