MrModeltest

MrModeltest is a handy tool for comparing different DNA evolution models. It's mainly for users who know their stuff and can pull useful insights from the data. If you're diving into DNA analysis, this software is a great fit!

Easy to Use

The best part? You don’t even need to install MrModeltest. It’s console-based, so it runs right off your computer without any hassle. Some people might shy away from console tools, but once you launch it, you'll find clear instructions guiding you through its features.

What Makes It Special?

This software uses likelihood ratio tests and AIC (Akaike information criterion) to evaluate how well statistical models fit your data. So, you get accurate results every time!

Supported Models

One of the cool things about MrModeltest is that it supports 24 different nucleotide substitution models. These can also be used with the MrBayes tool for Bayesian phylogeny estimation.

User-Friendly Commands

You might think console tools are tough, but MrModeltest makes things easy. The command window displays all the supported commands, so you know what you can do.

Select Your Preferences

You can choose from hLRT2\/3\/4 hierarchy options and set your alpha and debug levels. Plus, there are example prompts on-screen to guide you along.

AIC or LRT Calculator Mode

You have the flexibility to enable AIC or LRT calculator modes and decide how many taxa you're working with. If you're ever stuck, there are handy tooltips throughout the program to help you out.

A Better Version of Modeltest

MrModeltest is actually a fork of the original Modeltest app but supports nearly double the number of nucleotide substitution models! What’s even better? You can integrate these models into MrBayes for estimating phylogenies.

If you're ready to check it out, don't forget to download MrModeltest here!