Stata 17 was released in 2021. As of now, the current version is (often referred to as StataNow ).

You can request a legal evaluation copy by filling out a form on the Stata Evaluation Page. If approved, they will email you a temporary license key valid for about 30 days.

If you buy a new license today, you will likely receive the latest version rather than version 17. Stata offers different pricing tiers based on your status: Installation guide: Download (Windows) - Stata

If you already own a license, you can access the installer at download.stata.com . You will need the username and password sent to you via email upon purchase.

is the fastest version, designed for multicore and multiprocessor computers.