TUTORIAL 01
Version 2024c · Free & Open Source
Download Gretl for Windows, macOS & Linux
Free open-source econometrics and statistical analysis software trusted by students, researchers, economists, and data analysts worldwide.
Latest Version
Gretl 2024c · 48 MB
Windows macOS Linux
Quick Download
Get Gretl for your platform
One-click installers for every major operating system.
Windows
Gretl 2024c · 64-bit installer
macOS
Universal · Intel & Apple Silicon
Linux
Source & distro packages
Installation
How to download & install Gretl
Step-by-step instructions for every supported platform.
Windows
- 1Click "Download for Windows" above to get the 64-bit installer (.exe).
- 2Double-click the installer and accept the GPL license agreement.
- 3Choose an install folder (default is recommended) and click Install.
- 4Launch Gretl from the Start menu — no activation key required.
macOS
- 1Download the universal .pkg for Intel and Apple Silicon Macs.
- 2Open the package and follow the macOS installer prompts.
- 3If macOS blocks the app, right-click Gretl in Applications and choose Open.
- 4Gretl will appear in Launchpad and is ready to use.
Linux
- 1Install via your package manager: apt install gretl, dnf install gretl, or pacman -S gretl.
- 2Alternatively, download the source tarball and run ./configure && make && sudo make install.
- 3Ensure the GTK 3 runtime and Gnuplot are installed for full functionality.
- 4Launch with the gretl command or from your applications menu.
Tip: All Gretl downloads are signed and distributed from the official source. No third-party bundles, no telemetry, no hidden software.
Features
Powerful Econometrics Tools
Everything you need for serious statistical and econometric work — in one cohesive package.
Regression Analysis
OLS, GLS, IV, logit, probit and dozens of advanced estimators.
Time Series Modeling
ARIMA, GARCH, VAR, VECM and unit-root testing built in.
Panel Data Analysis
Fixed-effects, random-effects and dynamic panel methods.
Statistical Testing
Comprehensive hypothesis tests with diagnostic output.
Forecasting Tools
Generate, evaluate and compare out-of-sample forecasts.
Data Visualization
Publication-quality charts powered by Gnuplot.
Open Source
GPL-licensed, transparent and fully scriptable.
Cross-Platform
Native builds for Windows, macOS and major Linux distros.
About Gretl
Econometrics, made open and accessible
Gretl — the Gnu Regression, Econometrics and Time-series Library — is a cross-platform statistical package designed for econometric analysis. It combines a friendly graphical interface with a complete scripting language for reproducible research.
From classroom regressions to advanced time-series and panel-data modelling, Gretl is used worldwide by universities, central banks, and independent researchers who need professional-grade tools without licensing barriers.
Built and maintained by a global open-source community, every release is rigorously tested and freely available under the GNU GPL.
Screenshots
See Gretl in Action
A glimpse of the workspace, output and visualizations you can produce.
How It Works
From download to results in four steps
- 1
Download Gretl
Pick the installer for your operating system.
- 2
Install Software
Run the installer or use your package manager.
- 3
Import Data
Open CSV, Excel, Stata, SPSS or many other formats.
- 4
Run Econometric Analysis
Estimate, visualize and forecast your models.
Specifications
Software information
- Software Name
- Gretl
- Category
- Econometrics & Statistics
- License
- GNU GPL v3 (Open Source)
- Supported Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Developer
- The Gretl Team
- Latest Version
- 2024c
- File Size
- ~48 MB
- Price
- Free
System Requirements
What you need to run Gretl
Windows
- Windows 10 or later (64-bit)
- 2 GB RAM minimum
- 200 MB disk space
macOS
- macOS 11 Big Sur or later
- Intel or Apple Silicon
- 200 MB disk space
Linux
- Modern x86_64 distribution
- GTK 3 runtime
- 200 MB disk space
Why Gretl
Why researchers and students choose Gretl
Free forever
No subscriptions, no license keys.
Open source
Inspect, modify and contribute back.
Academic-grade tools
Used in universities worldwide.
Easy to learn
Friendly UI plus a full scripting language.
Active community
Mailing list, forums and frequent updates.
Lightweight & fast
Native performance, small install size.
Pros & Cons
Honest assessment of Gretl
A balanced look at where Gretl excels and where users sometimes hit limits.
Pros
- Completely free and open-source under the GNU GPL
- Comprehensive estimator library — OLS, GLS, ARIMA, GARCH, VAR, panel methods
- Friendly GUI plus a full scripting language for reproducible research
- Native builds for Windows, macOS, and Linux
- Imports Stata, SPSS, SAS, Excel, CSV, and JSON datasets
- Active community, frequent updates, and extensive documentation
Cons
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party plugins than Stata or R
- GUI styling is functional rather than highly polished
- Advanced Bayesian methods are more limited than dedicated packages
- Community support relies on mailing lists rather than paid help desks
Tutorials
Learn Gretl step by step
Hands-on guides from your first regression to advanced panel-data models.
TUTORIAL 02
TUTORIAL 03
TUTORIAL 04
TUTORIAL 05
Troubleshooting
Common issues & fixes
Quick solutions to problems users run into during installation and daily use.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Blog
From the Gretl blog
#01
Gretl Tutorial for Beginners
A friendly walkthrough of Gretl's interface and core workflow.
Read article#02
#03
Ready to Start Using Gretl?
Download the latest version and begin analyzing data today.