SmartPLS GmbH offers flexible licensing:
Note: Always verify your eligibility for academic pricing via your institution’s email address. Smartpls 4 Full Version
SmartPLS 4 is a complete rewrite of the classic software, designed to handle the growing complexity of modern research. While previous versions were staples in the academic community, version 4 introduces a sleeker, more intuitive interface coupled with a powerful calculation engine. SmartPLS GmbH offers flexible licensing:
For professionals analyzing customer satisfaction, employee engagement, or technology adoption models (like TAM or UTAUT), the full version’s ability to handle moderation with multiple groups is unparalleled. You can perform parametric tests, Welch-Satterthwaite tests, and permutation tests to compare group-specific path coefficients. Note: Always verify your eligibility for academic pricing
The SmartPLS 4 Full Version transforms raw output into publication-ready tables:
| Feature | Free Version | Full Version | |---------|--------------|---------------| | Max sample size | 100 cases | Unlimited | | Max indicators | 25 | Unlimited | | Bootstrapping samples | Max 500 | Up to 50,000 | | PLSpredict | ❌ | ✅ | | Nonlinear analysis | ❌ | ✅ | | Endogeneity test | ❌ | ✅ | | IPMA (detailed) | Basic only | Full (latent + indicator) | | Export to Word/Excel | Manual copy-paste | One-click with formatting | | Technical support | Community forum only | Priority email & chat |
The SmartPLS 4 Full Version is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux (via Docker or Wine). It requires: