# IBM SPSS Statistics, SAS Visual Statistics vs KNIME Comparison

| | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 928 | 25 | 84 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.0% of reviews) | Enterprise (54.2% of reviews) | Enterprise (42.7% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | Starting at $1,188.00 1 User Per Year | No pricing available | Free | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM SPSS Statistics

Pros:
- Ease of Use (25 reviews)
- Statistical Analysis (17 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (13 reviews)
- Learning Curve (9 reviews)

### SAS Visual Statistics

Pros:
- Ease of Use (3 reviews)
- Analytics (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)

### KNIME

Pros:
- Ease of Use (7 reviews)
- Coding Ease (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Difficulty (3 reviews)
- Memory Usage (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (787 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.9 (791 reviews) | 8.5 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (74 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.9 (179 reviews) | 8.0 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.6 (134 reviews) | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 7.9 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.6 (596 reviews) | 8.8 (20 reviews) | 8.2 (66 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.0 (129 reviews) | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.5 (763 reviews) | 10.0 (17 reviews) | 8.5 (72 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM SPSS Statistics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Base Subscription: Yearly auto-renewal - Buy online

Price: Starting at $1,188.00 1 User Per Year

Description: Take advantage of lower costs with flexible models and benefit from continuous functionality through automatic renewal.

Key Features:
- 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

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-spss-statistics/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### SAS Visual Statistics

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### KNIME

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: KNIME Analytics Platform

Price: Free

Description: Build and run workflows locally on your desktop

Key Features:
- Connect to 300+ data sources and services
- Process &amp; analyze data of any size or type — numerical, categorical, text, images, time-series, or even molecule or network data
- Perform analytics of any complexity — from simple analytics to statistical analysis to leveraging machine learning and GenAI

[Browse all 4 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/knime-analytics-platform/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Analytics Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | 8.5/10 | 20 |

#### Reports

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 

#### Data Preparation

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Modeling and Blending

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Querying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 

#### Deployment &amp; Integration - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **No-code Dashboard Builder** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Report Scheduling and Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics and White-labeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Source Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.4 (17 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (17 reviews) | 

#### Performance &amp; Scalability - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Large data handling and Query Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Concurrent User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics &amp; Modeling - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Modeling and Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notebook and Script Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Built-in Predictive and Statistical Models** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auto-generated Insights and Narratives** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Queries** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive KPI Monitoring and Alerts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Agents for Analytical Follow-ups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Behavioral Learning for Contextual Query Refinement** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Role-based Insight Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Conversational and Prompt-based Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Preparation

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Source Access

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Data Sources** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Data Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Interaction

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Profiling and Classification** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Metadata Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Joining** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Blending** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Quality and Cleansing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data Exporting

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Breadth of Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Workflows** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Statistical Analysis

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | 8.5/10 | 252 |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | 8.5/10 | 30 |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Quality Control** | 8.5 (191 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (25 reviews) | 
| **Data Sampling** | 8.7 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (27 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.6 (26 reviews) | 

#### Capabilities

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | 7.8 (225 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (27 reviews) | 
| **Survival Analysis** | 8.4 (186 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 
| **Risk Data Attributes** | 8.1 (169 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (24 reviews) | 
| **Cost Analysis** | 8.2 (166 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (22 reviews) | 

#### Methodology

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **ANOVA Support** | 9.0 (205 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (22 reviews) | 
| **Regression** | 9.2 (220 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (26 reviews) | 
| **Time Series Analysis** | 8.8 (190 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (25 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ETL Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Loading** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | 8.2/10 | 28 |

#### System

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Ingestion &amp; Wrangling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (19 reviews) | 

#### Model Development

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Language Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (17 reviews) | 
| **Drag and Drop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (19 reviews) | 
| **Pre-Built Algorithms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (16 reviews) | 
| **Model Training** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Model Development

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (17 reviews) | 

#### Machine/Deep Learning Services

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Computer Vision** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 
| **Natural Language Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 
| **Artificial Neural Networks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 

#### Machine/Deep Learning Services

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Understanding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Deep Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Managed Service** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (15 reviews) | 
| **Application** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (16 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (19 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **AI Text-to-Image** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents For Business Operations

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Responses

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Personalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Route To Human** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Understanding (NLU)** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation - AI Agents

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sales Follow-Up** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customer Interaction Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Lead Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Feedback Collection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Conversation Editor** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Human-In-The-Loop** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Autonomy -  AI Agents

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Independent Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Responses** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Problem Solving** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agent Builders

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Customization - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Tone Customization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Guardrails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Omni-channel Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Agent Branding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Response Capabilities** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Seamless Human Escalation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Data and Analytics - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analytics &amp; Reporting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Contextual Awareness** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Privacy Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration - AI Agent Builders

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Usage** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Platform Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **CRM Data Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Ingestion &amp; Preparation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Automatic Data Profiling &amp; Quality Assessment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Source Connector Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Schema Drift / Change Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Model Construction &amp; Automation - Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Guided Algorithm &amp; Hyperparameter Recommendation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Code Extensibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Feature Engineering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Agentic Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Connectivity and Prep - Agentic Analytics

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Source Connectivity** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Data Preparation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Autonomous Insight Generation - Agentic Analytics

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Continuous Pattern Detection** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi‑Step Reasoning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Predictive &amp; Prescriptive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Interaction and Workflow - Agentic Analytics

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Natural Language Query and Conversational Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Action Triggering &amp; Workflow Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Explainability &amp; Audit Trails** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### AI Agent Management - Agentic Analytics

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Agent Configuration &amp; Goals** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Continuous Learning &amp; Feedback** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Predictive Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | 8.7/10 | 339 |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | 8.1/10 | 46 |

#### Statistical Tool

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scripting** | 7.2 (208 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (38 reviews) | 
| **Data Mining** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.3 (43 reviews) | 
| **Algorithms** | 7.7 (211 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (41 reviews) | 

#### Data Analysis

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Analysis** | 8.9 (323 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.4 (35 reviews) | 
| **Data Interaction** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.4 (44 reviews) | 

#### Decision Making

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Modeling** | 7.7 (248 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 
| **Data Visualizations** | 7.0 (302 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (42 reviews) | 
| **Report Generation** | 7.5 (269 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 
| **Data Unification** | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | 9.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 

### Big Data Analytics

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Transformation

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Querying** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Connectivity

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Source Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governed Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Embedded Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Notebooks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Agents

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AI Agents

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM SPSS Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAS Visual Statistics** | N/A | N/A |
| **KNIME** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [Statistical Analysis Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/statistical-analysis), [Predictive Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/predictive-analytics)


**Unique to SAS Visual Statistics (1):** [Big Data Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-analytics)

**Unique to KNIME (8):** [ Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-machine-learning-platforms), [Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-science-and-machine-learning-platforms), [Agentic Analytics Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/agentic-analytics), [ AI Agent Builders Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agent-builders), [AI Agents For Business Operations](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-agents-for-business-operations), [Analytics Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/analytics-platforms), [Data Preparation Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-preparation), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM SPSS Statistics | SAS Visual Statistics | KNIME | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.5% | 33.3% | 24.4% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 29.5% | 12.5% | 32.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.0% | 54.2% | 42.7% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM SPSS Statistics

- **Higher Education:** 26.4%
- **Research:** 16.4%
- **Education Management:** 7.6%
- **Market Research:** 7.5%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 6.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 4.1%
- **Computer Software:** 1.8%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 1.6%
- **Banking:** 1.6%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 25.2%

#### SAS Visual Statistics

- **Banking:** 16.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 12.5%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 8.3%
- **Insurance:** 8.3%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 8.3%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Research:** 4.2%
- **Online Media:** 4.2%
- **Medical Practice:** 4.2%
- **Other:** 20.8%

#### KNIME

- **Information Technology and Services:** 28.7%
- **Higher Education:** 10.0%
- **Research:** 5.0%
- **Financial Services:** 5.0%
- **Accounting:** 3.8%
- **Banking:** 3.8%
- **E-Learning:** 3.8%
- **Internet:** 2.5%
- **Insurance:** 2.5%
- **Hospital &amp; Health Care:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 32.5%

---
## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM SPSS Statistics

- [Minitab Statistical Software](https://www.g2.com/products/minitab-statistical-software/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (225 reviews)
- [JMP](https://www.g2.com/products/jmp/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (213 reviews)
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- [Demandbase One](https://www.g2.com/products/demandbase-one/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1970 reviews)
- [Adobe Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/adobe-analytics/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (1218 reviews)

### Alternatives to KNIME

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- [Qlik Sense](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-sense/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (929 reviews)
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- [Spotfire Analytics](https://www.g2.com/products/spotfire-analytics/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (362 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (805 reviews)
- [SAP Analytics Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-analytics-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (911 reviews)

---
## Top Discussions

### IBM SPSS Statistics

- Title: [Classes?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/16200-classes) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [What statistical analysis is included in SPSS?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-statistical-analysis-is-included-in-spss) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "All kinds of statistical techniques are included in the SPSS. Like descriptive statistic, linear and logistic models, tree based models, etc"
- Title: [SPSS Help Menu](https://www.g2.com/discussions/spss-help-menu) — 2 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "There should be some case studies to understand SPSS better"
- Title: [Can the developer update the UI?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/41339-can-the-developer-update-the-ui) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes. Welcome "
- Title: [Support for training](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25294-support-for-training) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, definitely. Especially we as a student who use it program are required professional teaching before hand to gain more understanding regarding to this..."

### SAS Visual Statistics

No discussions available for this product.

### KNIME

- Title: [Is Knime easy to use?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-knime-easy-to-use) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Not as easy as Alteryx but a lot of its components are customizable and it vastly extends the use cases that could be built with it. This trumps the easy to..."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-spss-statistics-vs-sas-visual-statistics-vs-knime-analytics-platform)

