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At a Glance
Base SAS
Base SAS
Star Rating
(124)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.3% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Stata
Stata
Star Rating
(165)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Stata
AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Base SAS excels in Quality Control with a score of 9.2, indicating robust features for ensuring data integrity, while Stata, with a score of 8.5, is noted to have slightly less comprehensive quality control capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that Stata shines in Regression analysis, achieving a high score of 9.6, which is favored by users for its advanced statistical techniques, whereas Base SAS scores 8.4, suggesting it may not be as strong in this specific area.
  • G2 users highlight that Base SAS offers superior Data Sampling features with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for users needing extensive sampling options, compared to Stata's score of 8.9.
  • Users on G2 indicate that Stata is more user-friendly, reflected in its higher score of 8.0 for Ease of Use, while Base SAS scores 7.7, suggesting a steeper learning curve for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that Base SAS has a strong focus on Cost Analysis with a score of 8.7, which is particularly beneficial for enterprise-level users, while Stata's score of 8.1 indicates it may not be as robust in this area.
  • Users say that Stata's Time Series Analysis capabilities are impressive, scoring 9.1, which is often highlighted by users for its effectiveness, while Base SAS scores 8.7, showing it is competent but not as specialized.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Base SAS
No pricing available
Stata
No pricing available
Free Trial
Base SAS
No trial information available
Stata
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
71
8.6
141
Ease of Use
8.0
110
8.0
142
Ease of Setup
8.1
58
9.0
12
Ease of Admin
7.5
17
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.5
68
7.9
120
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.6
17
8.3
8
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
68
7.2
135
Features by Category
8.3
23
8.4
56
Administration
9.3
15
8.5
38
9.2
18
8.9
46
8.0
17
7.7
41
Capabilities
7.5
19
6.7
50
9.1
15
8.7
36
9.1
18
8.2
32
8.9
19
8.1
25
Methodology
9.0
18
9.0
49
8.8
20
9.5
51
8.9
18
9.1
45
Generative AI
6.3
9
Not enough data
6.0
8
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Base SAS
Base SAS
Stata
Stata
Base SAS and Stata are categorized as Statistical Analysis
Unique Categories
Base SAS
Base SAS has no unique categories
Stata
Stata has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Base SAS
Base SAS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
21.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
51.3%
Stata
Stata
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
27.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Base SAS
Base SAS
Pharmaceuticals
11.7%
Hospital & Health Care
11.7%
Banking
11.7%
Higher Education
9.2%
Research
6.7%
Other
49.2%
Stata
Stata
Higher Education
28.4%
Research
22.2%
Hospital & Health Care
10.5%
Education Management
9.9%
Public Policy
2.5%
Other
26.5%
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Stata
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Discussions
Base SAS
Base SAS Discussions
Who uses SAS software?
2 Comments
Miriam P.
MP
Data analyst, clinical programmers and clinical trial professional sdtm programmerRead more
What is the difference between SAS and SAS Enterprise Guide?
2 Comments
Amulraj P.
AP
SAS and SAS Enterprise Guide are both software solutions provided by SAS Institute, but they serve different purposes and target different user...Read more
What is Base SAS used for?
1 Comment
Gadi B.
GB
Data Manipulation Reading any kind of input to create SAS datasets Using SAS Procedures to create various reportsRead more
Stata
Stata Discussions
Is there SQL for Stata?
1 Comment
Cristian J.
CJ
yes, it is a type of sql with own rules,especially in the treatment of nullsRead more
What is Stata used for?
1 Comment
Yash D.
YD
Data Analyses Read more
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