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# Minitab User Reviews

## Reviews summary

- Overall rating: 4.5/5
- Total reviews: 391

### Secondary ratings

- Ease of use: 4.2/5
- Customer support: 4.2/5
- Value for money: 4.2/5
- Functionality: 4.4/5

### Rating distribution

- 5 stars: 219 reviews (56%)
- 4 stars: 146 reviews (37%)
- 3 stars: 20 reviews (5%)
- 2 stars: 2 reviews (1%)
- 1 star: 4 reviews (1%)

### Most mentioned pros

- I have just begun, looking at the predictive analytics and solution modules, along with AI – these will allow easier and new data insights for more people.
- Data analysis and dashboard because since I learned the six sigma method it helped me a lot to see the same data from different perspectives.
- The easy way to show the data gather through process, easy reading and the best the easy way to develop a DASHBOARD to translate the result to the operational findings

### Most mentioned cons

- Importing data from non-standard formats can sometimes be problematic and requires tedious preliminary cleaning.
- Sometimes analysing large amounts of data, e.g. many variables, is not easily automated and requires a lot of steps to process and then run analyses in many separate tabs, which can be hard to track.
- Most importantly, in commercial domain, inadequate integration to common visualization software and Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) diminishes the utility of Minitab.

## Minitab customer reviews

Showing reviews 1-25 of 391 (page 1).

### Minitab: Letting Data Drive Successful Production Excellence

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Viviana B.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Paper & Forest Products
- Company size: 10000+ employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: October 2024
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

I have found Minitab to be overwhelmingly, without a doubt, positive. Such confidence is instilled in our continuous improvement initiatives with the software’s reliability to handle large datasets and produce accurate results.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 4/5
- Customer support: 4/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

Minitab's Assistant feature distinguishes it for taking the statistical analysis by the hand to depict non-stats folk exactly what to do, step by step, for often involved statistical concepts. This is especially useful in a production environment where engineers might have little statistical background. Minitab has another distinctive feature, namely a powerful Design of Experiments (DOE) kit.

#### Cons

Minitab does a great job with the statistical analysis but could do better with data visualization. Better communication of complex findings to less knowledgeable users, such as customers or managers, would be more customizable and interactive charts.

#### Reasons for switching to Minitab

We switched to Minitab from SPSS, which we had been using for several years. While SPSS is a capable statistical package, we found it less intuitive for our production-specific needs. ​

#### Vendor response

Dear Viviana, Thank you for your review! We’re very grateful and appreciate you taking the time to share your thoughts with us. We’re humbled by your support and look forward to being your preferred choice for data analysis in the future. Your feedback motivates us to keep raising the bar and sets the standard for excellence in everything we do. If you have any questions or need further assistance, feel free to reach out to us at techsupport@minitab.com. Sincerely, Minitab

Replied December 2024

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### 'My Right-Hand Man' at work.

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Siam H.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Electrical/ Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 5001-10000 employees
- Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: January 2026
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

'My Right-Hand Man' at work. Wouldn't be able to spend a day without it. Initial learning curve easily surpassed

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 3/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

When it comes to something as complex as statistical analysis or something as simple as making graphs, Minitab is one of the most comprehensive solutions you've got there. For process control based work, the Control Charts option is just a breeze; providing results for datasets of 10k rows in a matter of seconds

#### Cons

Pricing option could be a little bit more friendly. Presently, it appears to be mostly suitable at an enterprise level. Additionally, the UI could be revamped for ease of usage

#### Vendor response

Hi Siam, Thank you for your feedback! We greatly appreciate you taking the time to write a review. If you haven't already, we suggest checking out our cloud-based solution, the Minitab Solution Center: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/products/minitab-solution-center/, a modern approach to analytics and statistical problem solving. Thanks, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Stats easily done

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Verified Reviewer
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Research
- Company size: 1001-5000 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: March 2019
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Very useful tool to calculate basic stats and better than Minitab 17 with respect to navigating multiple tabs and copying and pasting data in reports.

#### Cons

I have been using this software extensively and didn't feel like it has any con

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### The Intelligent Statistical Software

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Santad K.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 501-1000 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Rightnow I apply Minitab for internal and external consult and coaching 6 sigma projects espectially in customer who apply 6 sigma in company.it's common stat. application for 10 years

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 4/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

Minitab provide practical data analysis for the vomplexity problem with AI support invlude professional UX/UI

#### Cons

It's seem difficult for the new commer to applied all Minitab feature to capture the value by short time if you can provide the new feature like a helpdesk to provide the step to apply 6 sigma tools alternstive ways it will be the interesting working ways for the new generation on competition context. As your know your software license is seem high price for someone that don't know benefit so it need to use for a long time to get exprience so difficult to display to get the budget to plant wide to the management.

#### Vendor response

Hi Santad, We appreciate you leaving us a review. If you need support and help feel free to reach out to us by sending an email to: techsupport@minitab.com or by checking out our training options here: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/resources-services/services/training/. We appreciate your feedback and are committed to continually improving our service. Sincerely, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Good learning.....

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Rahul H.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 1001-5000 employees
- Product usage: Used daily for less than 6 months
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

It's good and need more training webinar session. So that can help us to more about the software and thank you for food webinar.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 4/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

Actually I Need more information to learn about the Data analysis and brainstorming tools which will be going to be used in our manufacturing area.

#### Cons

I hope now only I started working with Minitab hopefully, It going to good to learn about lot of things.

#### Vendor response

Hi Rahul, Thank you for sharing your perspective, we’re grateful to have you as part of the Minitab community! For more information on our brainstorming tools, check out this resource: https://www.minitab.com/content/dam/www/en/uploadedfiles/documents/brochures/MinitabBrainstorm-EN.pdf.coredownload.inline.pdf and visit us at https://www.minitab.com/en-us/products/minitab-solution-center/. Thanks, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Great tool for analyzing data

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Bryan S.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Semiconductors
- Company size: 10000+ employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for less than 12 months
- Reviewed: February 2026
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

In generall, really good ! I've been using it since last year and it is a tool that it worths the time to invest and learn.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Data analysis and dashboard because since I learned the six sigma method it helped me a lot to see the same data from different perspectives.

#### Cons

That im not an expert and I would like to become better using this tool. Even with basic knowledge is very helpul, I imagine being an expert all the possibilities.

#### Vendor response

Hi Bryan, We're glad to hear that you're enjoying our software. If you'd like to learn more about developing your skillset, you can take a look at our training information: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/resources-services/services/training/resources/. Thanks, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Minitab - A Great Companion for Process Improvement Projects

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Abel N.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

This is a unique tool in the toolbox. I use it almost everyday for continuous improvements. I am now learning how to use the predictive tools. I highly recommend this product.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

It is the most user friendly statistical software I have ever used for continuous improvement projects. A great value for the money.

#### Cons

I find the spread sheets a little cumbersome to use compared to Excel. However, exporting data to Excel is a viable option, so it is not a show stopper.

#### Vendor response

Hi Abel, Thank you for the wonderful feedback! We’re glad to hear Minitab plays such a key role in your continuous improvement work and that you find strong value in the software. For users looking to streamline data preparation and management, Minitab offers tools and solutions that can help simplify those steps and complement workflows with Excel. Please visit us here: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/products/minitab-solution-center/ for more information.

Replied December 2025

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### Seminar review I think we have time

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Carl B.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 10000+ employees
- Product usage: Used daily for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

I have been a user and supporter since it was a dos program. I have institutionalized Minitab at 3 organizations but the new pricing model has caused those all those organizations to move away from anytime. By moving away from the concurrent license model not only increase the price of the product it also increased overhead for the organization to monitor and control a signing licenses to users.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 1/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

Easy to use and trustworthy.

#### Cons

Cost! The removal of the concurrent license process has made many tab unaffordable to many organizations and even increased overhead in those organizations to monitor and pass out individual licenses.

#### Vendor response

Hi Carl, Thank you for your review and for being a Minitab supporter since the early days. We truly appreciate the decades of trust. We understand your concerns about cost and the transition away from concurrent licensing. Thank you again for sharing your experience and for your long-term commitment to Minitab.

Replied December 2025

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### Minitab embracing AI to improve quality.

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Piyush D.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Plastics
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

It helped me analyse the data and now will help me do more quality rekated tasks with solutions center.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 3/5
- Value for money: 4/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

Minitab Solutions center and features it offers that also includes AI capabilities which will assist me, automate the process and save my time.

#### Cons

Data presentations and creating unique data maps. Data managing and cleaning is time consuming and hopefully Minitan Solution center will help with AI capabilities.

#### Vendor response

Hi Piyush, Thank you for sharing your experience! Yes, the Minitab Solution Center, specifically Data Prep, is designed to help streamline data preparation and analysis, including capabilities that can save time and support more efficient workflows. For more details on what the Solution Center offers, please visit the our website here: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/products/minitab-solution-center/.

Replied December 2025

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### How do I get more out of Minitab?

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Robert N.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Aviation & Aerospace
- Company size: 1001-5000 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: February 2026
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Used it on and off at several companies. Some companies did not see the value or ROI in the cost of using Minitab

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 4/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Has most any data analytics that one might need. Many of the common tools of SPC and control charts are easy to use.

#### Cons

Better user training. Some functions need easier steps to get to the solution. Setting up and importing data is fairly simple but from there to picking the right toll is a little more complicated.

#### Reasons for switching to Minitab

Minitab was available and QI Macros was not

#### Vendor response

Hi Robert, Thank you for sharing your perspective, we’re grateful to have you as part of the Minitab community. Feel free to reach out to us at techsupport@minitab.com or visit our support pages here: https://support.minitab.com/en-us/minitab/. We also have all training information available here: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/resources-services/services/training/ and recommend checking out out YouTube channel for additional support: https://www.youtube.com/@MinitabGlobal. Don't hesitate to reach out if you have any questions! Thanks, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### feedback for minitab AI

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Chewei L.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 10000+ employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 3/5
- Customer support: 4/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Data dashboard is so amazing by minitab AI, I think it is a good way for users to have a draft first, then follow the idea to dig in.

#### Cons

So many tools, for normal users , people always get used to a few tools, minitab can be a QA consultant

#### Reasons for switching to Minitab

company asked to use JMP. but I still have one minitab in my own labtop

#### Vendor response

Hi Chewei, Thank you for taking the time to write us a review, we really appreciate it. You can check out more of our quality tools and what they're used for here: https://support.minitab.com/en-us/minitab/help-and-how-to/quality-and-process-improvement/quality-tools/supporting-topics/quality-tools-in-minitab/ Best, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Minitab: A Reliable Hand for Data Work

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Shubham S.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2-10 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: April 2025
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

My overall experience with Minitab has been positive, primarily because it makes statistical analysis accessible and its results are trusted. It's a powerful tool for understanding data variation and relationships, which is critical in many roles. Using it effectively has definitely helped me present data-driven insights that resonate, especially with management teams who value clear, well-supported conclusions. In my company, SunitechAI: we don't use Minitab to run our platform or build our AI models. Instead, we leverage the context and understanding of tools like Minitab within our curriculum to power the ed-tech revolution. So, while Minitab itself doesn't power the SunitechAI platform, the knowledge and skills we impart, which cover the principles Minitab uses and go far beyond, are what truly powers our learning experience. We empower ambitious professionals with the comprehensive understanding needed to leverage any data tool effectively, driving innovation . Learning platforms built with integrity and a focus on real-world application can empower you to tackle complex data challenges. Tools are important, but the knowledge and skills you build are what truly make the difference.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 4/5
- Customer support: 4/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

What I like most is how straightforward it is for performing common statistical tests and creating clear graphs. The menus are logically laid out, making it relatively easy to find the analysis you need, even if you're not a deep statistics expert. It's widely used in industries focused on quality, so the outputs are often well-understood and accepted. It helps me turn data into something people can easily grasp.

#### Cons

My least favorite part is probably the interface. Compared to newer software, it can feel a bit dated, and sometimes navigating through options feels less intuitive than it could be. Also, it can be quite expensive, which might be a barrier for individuals or smaller teams. While it's great for standard analyses, if you need really custom or complex modeling, you might find yourself wishing for more flexibility, perhaps like you get with code-based tools.

#### Vendor response

Hi Shubham, We’re so happy to hear that you appreciate our Minitab Statistical Software. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re grateful to have you as a valued customer. In regard to the interface, we have completely updated our web apps so that they can make navigation easy and are more intuitive. We recommend you try out the Minitab Solution Center - which you automatically have if you have a Minitiab Statistical Software liscense. Thanks, The Minitab Team

Replied July 2025

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### AI use in manufacturing

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Mark D.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 11-50 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Very good examples and the presenter was very knowledgeable I hope there is some training to coach me

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 3/5
- Customer support: 3/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

The dashboards is something I was shown when I purchased but didn’t see real time examples until now

#### Cons

Not familiar with training with app.Minitab.com I have data in excel and we are working toward net suite QMS Do I have to redo dashboard when I transition?

#### Vendor response

Hi Mark, Thank you for your review! We're glad the dashboard examples and presentation were helpful. As you move from Excel, you can request training here: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/resources-services/services/training/training-tracks/request/, to ensure you have the guidance you need during your transition and feel confident building or adjusting your dashboards.

Replied December 2025

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### MINITAB AI: The new Era begins

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Brij Mohan S.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for free trial
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

So far I found it superb as a beginner but I have to learn a lot about it. With the integration of MINITAB AI, it is expected to become more user-friendly.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

I found Minitab is more user friendly than the other such tools to analyze data for optimizations etc.

#### Cons

I am just a beginner so only knows its benefits and no cons as of now. Yes locating the right path, and which tab to click that is to be explored for the particular problem such as to perform ANOVA.

#### Vendor response

Hi Brij, Thank you for taking the time to share this feedback! We value your thoughts and are glad to hear that you are enjoying Minitab AI. Sincerely, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Fine and common

- Overall rating: 4/5
- Reviewer: Kat G.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 10000+ employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by us to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 3/5
- Value for money: 2/5
- Customer support: 2/5
- Functionality: 3/5

#### Pros

I was Taught it in school, easy to use or lookup how to do something online due to its market share.

#### Cons

Expensive and what you see is what you get. Other stat tools have transitioned to have webinars or helpful customer support for those hard questions. If Minitab offers those it’s not obvious to a corporate user.

#### Vendor response

Hi Kat, Thank you for sharing your feedback with us. You can check out our free upcoming and on-demand webinars and other events here: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/resources-services/resources/events/. Another great way to stay updated is by subscribing to our monthly newsletter: https://info.minitab.com/en/subscriptions/minitab-news and following up on all social media. We apologize that they was difficult to locate. Please let us know if there is anything else we can assist with. Best, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Design manager

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Yu H.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Black belt and achievement of 8 projects Doe and some ai new tools to identify therootcaus and help process improvements,finally cost savings

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Doe and some ai new tools to identify therootcaus and help process improvements,finally cost savings

#### Cons

Regression doe, Doe and some ai new tools to identify therootcaus and help process improvements,finally cost savings

#### Vendor response

Hi Yu, Thank you for sharing. We’re glad to hear DOE and the newer tools are helping with root cause identification, process improvement, and cost savings. Congratulations on all your accomplishments so far, that’s great to see.

Replied December 2025

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### Minitab Rules!

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Matt K.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 501-1000 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for more than 2 years
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Great experience with the program. The data I can get makes me look smart to my management. Once you learn how to use it the more you want to use it.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 3/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Great tool! Love the power it gives me at my fingertips. I don’t know how any manufacturer can afford not to have this problem.

#### Cons

The only Con is the cost. Seems like the cost has gone up significantly in the last year or so. Also there is a learning curve that requires training. There are so many things the software can do it needs a good amount of hands on to be good at it.

#### Vendor response

Hi Matt, Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad Minitab gives you the power and insights you need. We appreciate your notes on cost and training, Minitab is a deep tool, and hands-on learning makes a big difference. Thanks again for sharing your experience!

Replied December 2025

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### MiniTab Evaluation - 17Jun2025

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Brent P.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 501-1000 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: June 2025
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

Once I get some guidance to navigate through the analysis tool, I am able to utilize the data analysis features of Minitab. I am also able to reinforce my past experience in data analysis and strengthen my understanding of statistical analysis.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 3/5
- Value for money: 4/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

I like that I can apply follow the same steps to complete an analysis from an earlier version of MiniTab. You can apply what you know about MiniTab from previous versions of the data analysis tool to the current version.

#### Cons

I would not describe as an intuitive tool for an engineer to use. I have had to rely on colleagues that use the tool more frequently to guide me through an analysis so I can use the tool myself.

#### Vendor response

Hi Brent, We’re so happy to hear that you appreciate our Minitab Statistical Software. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re grateful to have you as a valued customer. For training on how to use Minitab’s software, visit our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MinitabGlobal/ for more tutorials and support. Warm regards, Minitab

Replied July 2025

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### Hands on review on Minitab

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Kai Jet C.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Chemicals
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for less than 6 months
- Reviewed: March 2026
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Excellent tools for data review. It is value for money and excellent customer support when required.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

The system smoothen data analysis which speed up the decisions making for process improvements process

#### Cons

We need to be our own master and truthful in reporting our data collected else the results will not be helpful.

#### Vendor response

Hi Kai, We agree that data collection is essential to useful reporting. We have many new capabilities in this field, check them out here for more information: https://www.minitab.com/en-us/solutions/key-capabilities/automated-data-collection/. Thank you for the review! We appreciate your support. Best, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### Overall Minitab Experience

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Ronit S.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 1001-5000 employees
- Product usage: Used daily for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: May 2025
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Functionality: 4/5

#### Pros

The ability to chart and modify parameters of interest quickly. For example, determining the charts labels in a bar chart, the ability to generate histograms from contingency table data to name a few.

#### Cons

Must include AI to identify the correct statistical analysis (hypothesis testing) or control chart to use.

#### Vendor response

Hi Ronit, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review. We’re thrilled to hear that you loved your experience with Minitab. Your kind words mean a lot to our team! We’re grateful to have you as a valued customer. The Minitab Assistant can be very helpful in selecting which test you are looking to use. In addition, Minitab AI in the Minitab Solution Center can help you to interpret your results after running an analysis. Stay up to date with us on social media and via our newsletter to be sure to see any additional AI - powered features we release. Warm regards, Minitab

Replied July 2025

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### Great, but expensive

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Luke P.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Sporting Goods
- Company size: 2-10 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for less than 2 years
- Reviewed: May 2025
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

Minitab is a powerful tool but given the breadth of capabilities requires training and coaching to maximize its value.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 3/5
- Customer support: 4/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Minitab has a broad scope of capabilities making it powerful for many different data analysis applications. The multitude of graphs available in Minitab make it easier to identify trends and patterns in your data without having to rely entirely on p-value. If you see something that looks like a trend you can dig into it further.

#### Cons

The cost of Minitab is prohibitive for my small business. As a mechanical engineer of disposable devices I used it regularly at large medical device manufacturing companies. Minitab would be highly valuable to my small business but we simply cannot afford the license.

#### Vendor response

Hi Luke, We’re so happy to hear that you appreciate our Minitab Statistical Software. Thanks so much for sharing your experience with us. We’re grateful to have you as a valued customer. For training on how to use Minitab’s software, visit our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MinitabGlobal/featured for more tutorials and support. Warm regards, Minitab

Replied July 2025

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### Minitab offers Mega capabilities!

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Verified Reviewer
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Medical Devices
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for less than 6 months
- Reviewed: April 2026
- Review source details: This review was submitted organically. No incentive was offered

Overall I have had a good experience. They have great learning tools and sample data to use which were super helpful to me.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 4/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 4/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Minitab is a cool product. Its data analysis capabilities gave me the foundation of my analysis career. It has great dashboard capabilities as well.

#### Cons

One con I found is the navigation. It is sometimes a little weird, deciphering where to go but I found my way around after some exploring.

#### Vendor response

Hi there! Thank you for sharing your experience. We’re delighted that Minitab helped build the foundation of your analytics career and that you’ve found value in our dashboards, learning resources, and sample data. We also appreciate your feedback about navigation and are glad that you were able to find your way around.

Replied September 2026

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### MINITAB USER FRIENDLY

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Eldho S.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Electrical/ Electronic Manufacturing
- Company size: 51-200 employees
- Product usage: Used weekly for less than 6 months
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Minitab is really nice lots of features are there- still I am missing to use so many features from minitab .It's really making my jobs easier

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

Analytical data representation in minitab- capability six pack studies-I loved that minitab AI helping to prepare excellent dashboards

#### Cons

Minitab user interface can be little bit modified - by simple icons making the user work smoothly on it.

#### Vendor response

Hi Eldho, We can’t thank you enough for your support. We hope that you continue to enjoy Minitab and are happy to pass along your suggestion to our web team. If you need any assistance feel free to contact us at techsupport@minitab.com Best, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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### 1x project user

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Corey B.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Consumer Goods
- Company size: 10000+ employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for less than 12 months
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

3 out of 5. Project layout and tool selection was not intuitive for me. Changes in Minitab software and or changes in licensing occurred during project.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 3/5
- Functionality: 3/5

#### Pros

The general awareness of Minitab capabilities (solution center). Licensing is difficult but maybe on our side.

#### Cons

Interpreting the results. Statical training for me was greater than 6 months before project start. I actually used non-Minitab AI to help me interpret the results for me and then included summaries in my final report.

#### Vendor response

Hi Corey, Thank you for your thoughtful review. We’re committed to improving both the product and the user experience to better support you in future projects.

Replied December 2025

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### Title for my review is, "Possibilities are endless through Minitab".

- Overall rating: 5/5
- Reviewer: Roel G.
- Verified reviewer: Yes
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 11-50 employees
- Product usage: Used monthly for free trial
- Reviewed: December 2025
- Review source details: This reviewer was invited by the software vendor to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive as a thank you.

Though I'm no longer involved directly in the electronics industry, I'm now in education. Regardless, for me, the advance learnings that I gained attending Minitab webinars are very much applicable to the sector I'm now engaged with. Statistics play a vital role in gathering data, analyzing it, formulating steps and procedures, implementing it, and monitoring them, even improving them, in any sector and industry. Continuous improvement programs that you have is your way of teaching us that everyone should be involved and continuously collaborating with each other. Personally I'm grateful about them.

#### Ratings breakdown

- Ease of use: 5/5
- Value for money: 5/5
- Customer support: 5/5
- Functionality: 5/5

#### Pros

I like most is your approach to quality improvement using the latest technology available and sharing it.

#### Cons

I don't have anything in mind about the cons part. Because I'm very satisfied with what I have learned since day one I began attending your webinars.

#### Vendor response

Hi Roel, We're glad to hear about your great experience using Minitab! We hope that we continue to meet your needs. Best, The Minitab Team

Replied March 2026

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