Mplus is statistical software for structural equation modeling, latent variable analysis, multilevel modeling, mixture modeling, and longitudinal data analysis. It is used...
Pros
- Handles SEM, growth models, mixture models, multilevel models, and complex survey designs in one application
- Stronger support for categorical and non-normal outcomes than many GUI-focused SEM tools
- Includes robust missing-data, Bayesian, and Monte Carlo simulation capabilities
Cons
- Paid licensing is more expensive than R-based alternatives such as lavaan and OpenMx
- Input syntax has a steeper learning curve than AMOS or SmartPLS
- Limited data management and general-purpose statistical features compared with Stata
From $195 (student license)