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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.1% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 1 User Per Month
No pricing available
IBM SPSS Statistics
Star Rating
(919)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $99.00 1 User Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansSAS Viya
Star Rating
(618)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that SAS Viya excels in data visualization, receiving high praise for its ability to create clear and impactful visual representations of data. Users appreciate the platform's advanced capabilities, which allow for seamless integration of analytics and AI, making it easier to interpret complex datasets.
- Users say IBM SPSS Statistics stands out for its user-friendly interface, which allows individuals without programming knowledge to perform complex analyses. The point-and-click functionality is frequently highlighted, enabling users to run analyses like MANOVA or factor analysis effortlessly.
- According to verified reviews, SAS Viya's cloud-based architecture is a significant advantage, allowing for fast analytics on large-scale datasets. Users appreciate the platform's ability to streamline data processing and its strong governance features, which are essential in regulated environments.
- Reviewers mention that while IBM SPSS Statistics offers a robust set of features for statistical analysis, it sometimes faces challenges in adapting to specific workflows. Users have noted configuration difficulties, which can hinder the overall experience for those with unique data needs.
- G2 reviewers highlight the quality of support provided by SAS Viya, noting its responsiveness and helpfulness. Users feel that the support team is well-equipped to assist with any issues, enhancing the overall user experience and satisfaction with the product.
- Users report that both products have similar scores in meeting requirements, but SAS Viya edges out slightly in ease of setup. Reviewers appreciate the smooth initial setup process, which is crucial for organizations looking to implement analytics solutions quickly and efficiently.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM SPSS Statistics
Base Subscription: Monthly auto-renewal - Buy online
Starting at $99.00
1 User Per Month
Experience the ease of statistical analysis with IBM SPSS Statistics. Try it for free and see for yourself why it's the preferred choice for data analysis.
- Desktop edition available on Windows and Mac
- A variety of statistical procedures such as factor analysis, clustering and linear regression
- Advanced data preparation and bootstrapping capabilities
SAS Viya
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM SPSS Statistics
Free Trial is available
SAS Viya
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
780
8.5
492
Ease of Use
7.9
784
8.1
549
Ease of Setup
7.9
173
8.0
411
Ease of Admin
7.6
134
7.5
144
Quality of Support
7.6
590
8.3
466
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.0
128
8.2
147
Product Direction (% positive)
6.5
756
8.9
491
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.3
237
Not enough data
8.0
232
Not enough data
8.5
234
Not enough data
8.1
232
Not enough data
8.4
228
Data Preparation
Not enough data
8.4
209
Not enough data
8.3
205
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
8.4
209
Not enough data
8.7
207
Not enough data
8.5
209
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.9
92
Not enough data
7.9
90
Not enough data
8.0
90
Not enough data
8.0
89
Not enough data
7.9
89
Not enough data
7.6
89
Not enough data
8.1
89
Self Service
Not enough data
8.3
230
Not enough data
8.3
230
Not enough data
8.4
229
Not enough data
8.2
228
Not enough data
8.1
226
Not enough data
8.2
226
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
88
Not enough data
8.2
89
Not enough data
8.1
88
Not enough data
8.5
88
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
228
Not enough data
8.7
226
Not enough data
8.5
225
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.5
89
Not enough data
8.4
89
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.4
91
Not enough data
8.3
89
Not enough data
8.4
90
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
7.8
88
Not enough data
7.9
87
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
7.8
88
Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
88
Not enough data
8.0
87
Not enough data
7.9
88
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
8.5
197
Not enough data
7.8
192
Not enough data
7.9
193
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.4
114
Not enough data
8.1
110
Data Interaction
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
8.2
110
Not enough data
8.5
111
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.3
109
Not enough data
8.5
108
Data Exporting
Not enough data
8.4
108
Not enough data
8.2
108
Not enough data
8.5
107
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.6
12
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Analytics
Not enough data
7.9
12
Administration
Not enough data
8.4
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
23
Management
Not enough data
8.0
23
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.9
20
Not enough data
7.8
22
Compliance
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Security
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Quality
Not enough data
8.6
23
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.3
21
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.8
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Agentic AI - Data Governance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
8.4
186
8.8
134
8.7
202
8.9
137
Feature Not Available
8.8
134
Capabilities
7.8
220
9.2
138
8.4
183
8.9
136
8.1
166
8.7
135
8.2
163
8.6
132
Methodology
9.0
202
8.9
135
9.1
215
9.2
137
8.8
187
9.1
136
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Deployment
Not enough data
8.1
12
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Deployment
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.8
12
Management
Not enough data
7.6
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.5
12
Not enough data
8.6
13
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
8.8
13
Management
Not enough data
7.9
12
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
System
Not enough data
8.4
67
Model Development
Not enough data
8.0
78
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.2
75
Not enough data
8.6
75
Model Development
Not enough data
8.4
66
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
7.3
72
Not enough data
7.6
73
Not enough data
7.3
72
Not enough data
7.9
72
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
7.5
66
Not enough data
7.9
66
Deployment
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.0
72
Not enough data
8.0
72
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.2
26
Not enough data
7.4
26
Not enough data
7.1
26
Not enough data
7.0
26
Not enough data
7.0
26
Not enough data
7.4
26
Financial Planning
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Agentic AI - FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Financial Insight
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
7.9
11
Data
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Status Communication
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.5
11
Management
Not enough data
8.8
26
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.4
27
Not enough data
9.0
26
Not enough data
8.9
26
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.8
25
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
9.1
25
Security
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
8.6
26
Integration
Not enough data
8.0
20
Not enough data
8.2
19
Business Logic
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
7.3
19
Not enough data
8.2
19
Management
Not enough data
7.7
18
Not enough data
7.5
19
Analytics
Not enough data
8.4
20
Not enough data
7.6
19
Deployment
Not enough data
8.2
19
Not enough data
7.6
17
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
6.7
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Setup
Not enough data
7.7
19
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.0
19
Data
Not enough data
8.3
20
Not enough data
8.6
19
Analysis
Not enough data
8.4
19
Not enough data
7.9
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
8.0
19
Not enough data
7.9
18
Not enough data
7.4
18
Not enough data
7.8
18
Customization
Not enough data
7.6
18
Not enough data
7.5
19
Not enough data
8.1
19
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Integration - Machine Learning
Not enough data
8.2
34
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
8.5
35
Agentic AI - Accounting & Finance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Ingestion & Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Model Construction & Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.9
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Statistical Tool
7.2
204
8.6
66
Feature Not Available
8.7
67
7.7
208
8.6
67
Data Analysis
8.9
320
8.9
66
Feature Not Available
8.8
66
Decision Making
7.6
245
8.7
67
7.0
298
9.0
68
7.4
266
8.8
67
Feature Not Available
8.6
67
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
8.7
64
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.8
62
Management
Not enough data
9.2
64
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
8.9
61
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.2
59
Not enough data
8.2
60
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.5
198
Not enough data
8.5
197
Not enough data
7.8
192
Not enough data
7.9
193
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM SPSS Statistics and SAS Viya are categorized as Statistical Analysis and Predictive Analytics
Unique Categories
IBM SPSS Statistics has no unique categories
SAS Viya is categorized as MLOps Platforms, Data Governance, Event Stream Processing, Data Preparation, Text Analysis, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Machine Learning, Analytics Platforms, Database Management Systems (DBMS), FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Data Quality, Decision Management Platforms, and Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM SPSS Statistics
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAS Viya
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Higher Education
26.6%
Research
16.5%
Market Research
7.5%
Education Management
7.5%
Hospital & Health Care
6.6%
Other
35.2%
Pharmaceuticals
13.8%
Higher Education
9.1%
Banking
8.4%
Financial Services
6.6%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
55.8%
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4 Comments
G2
Dear Diego. That is right. SPSS is a complex software. Firstly, I recoomend you think about what do you need to do with it. For example, it is very differnt...Read more
Is there possibility that IBM SPSS can be incoperated with other plugins.
2 Comments
GT
I know that SPSS has an R integration which can use several routines from R.Read more
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