Mplus 8.8 [updated] -

: Version 8.8 enhanced Bayesian factor mixture modeling with improved default priors to avoid solutions with excessively small latent classes. Core Capabilities of Mplus

| Feature | Mplus 8.8 | R (lavaan/tidySEM) | Stata 18 (SEM) | | :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Native, easy | Requires complex product indicators | Limited | | Mixture Models | Extensive (LCA, LPA, LTA) | Basic packages available | Expensive add-on | | Missing Data (FIML) | Default | Available | Available | | Learning Curve | Moderate (Syntax) | Steep (Programming) | Moderate | | Price | Paid (Perpetual license) | Free | High annual fee | mplus 8.8

Convergence diagnostics (PSR, trace plots, autocorrelation) are provided. : Version 8