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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
SAS Visual Analytics
Star Rating
(208)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAS Visual AnalyticsSAS Viya
Star Rating
(613)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAS ViyaSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SAS Visual Analytics excels in its Data Visualization capabilities, receiving a score of 9.3, while SAS Viya trails slightly behind with a score of 8.6. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and variety of visualization options in SAS Visual Analytics make it easier for users to create compelling reports.
- Reviewers mention that SAS Viya offers superior Real-Time Data Processing with a score of 8.8 compared to SAS Visual Analytics, which also scores 8.8 but lacks the same level of integration with cloud services. Users on G2 appreciate the seamless integration of real-time analytics in SAS Viya, which enhances decision-making capabilities.
- Users say that SAS Visual Analytics has a more user-friendly Reports Interface with a score of 8.6, while SAS Viya scores 8.2. Reviewers mention that the drag-and-drop functionality in SAS Visual Analytics simplifies the report-building process, making it accessible for users with varying technical skills.
- G2 users report that SAS Viya shines in API Connectivity, scoring 8.2, which allows for better integration with other applications compared to SAS Visual Analytics. Reviewers mention that this feature is crucial for organizations looking to leverage multiple data sources efficiently.
- Users on G2 highlight that SAS Visual Analytics has a more robust Quality of Support with a score of 8.7, compared to SAS Viya's score of 8.3. Reviewers mention that the support team for SAS Visual Analytics is responsive and knowledgeable, which is vital for troubleshooting and maximizing the software's potential.
- Reviewers mention that SAS Viya's Scalability is a significant advantage, scoring 8.1, while SAS Visual Analytics scores 7.9. Users report that SAS Viya is better suited for large enterprises needing to scale their analytics capabilities without compromising performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SAS Visual Analytics
No pricing availableSAS Viya
No pricing availableFree Trial
SAS Visual Analytics
No trial information availableSAS Viya
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
113
8.5
491
Ease of Use
8.7
138
8.1
547
Ease of Setup
7.5
58
7.9
409
Ease of Admin
7.9
36
7.5
143
Quality of Support
8.7
107
8.3
465
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
40
8.2
146
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
96
8.9
490
Features by Category
Reports
8.6
74
|
Verified
8.3
237
8.6
65
|
Verified
8.0
232
8.8
76
|
Verified
8.5
234
8.5
65
|
Verified
8.1
232
8.7
75
|
Verified
8.4
228
Data Preparation
8.5
53
|
Verified
8.4
209
8.0
52
|
Verified
8.3
204
Data Modeling and Blending
8.5
62
|
Verified
8.4
209
8.8
67
|
Verified
8.7
207
8.4
58
|
Verified
8.5
209
Generative AI
6.4
7
Feature Not Available
6.4
6
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
8.5
74
|
Verified
8.3
230
8.7
74
|
Verified
8.3
230
8.4
70
|
Verified
8.4
229
8.3
64
|
Verified
8.2
228
8.0
67
|
Verified
8.1
226
7.9
62
|
Verified
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
8.7
64
|
Verified
8.4
228
9.0
73
|
Verified
8.7
226
8.6
63
|
Verified
8.5
223
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.5
88
Not enough data
8.4
88
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
90
Not enough data
8.3
88
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
8.6
35
|
Verified
8.5
198
8.1
33
|
Verified
8.5
196
8.3
25
|
Verified
7.8
192
7.6
23
7.9
193
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.6
112
Not enough data
8.3
113
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
Not enough data
8.8
134
Not enough data
8.9
137
Not enough data
8.8
134
Capabilities
Not enough data
9.2
138
Not enough data
8.9
136
Not enough data
8.7
135
Not enough data
8.6
132
Methodology
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
9.2
137
Not enough data
9.1
136
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.6
67
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.9
66
Not enough data
8.8
66
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.0
68
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
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
8.6
35
|
Verified
8.5
198
8.1
33
|
Verified
8.5
196
8.3
25
|
Verified
7.8
192
7.6
23
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
SAS Visual Analytics and SAS Viya are categorized as Analytics Platforms
Unique Categories
SAS Visual Analytics has no unique categories
SAS Viya is categorized as MLOps Platforms, Statistical Analysis, Data Governance, Event Stream Processing, Data Preparation, Text Analysis, Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms, Machine Learning, Predictive Analytics, Database Management Systems (DBMS), FP&A (Financial Planning & Analysis), Data Quality, Decision Management Platforms, and Low-Code Machine Learning Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SAS Visual Analytics
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
Banking
9.6%
Higher Education
9.1%
Hospital & Health Care
8.1%
Insurance
6.6%
Government Administration
6.1%
Other
60.4%
Pharmaceuticals
13.7%
Higher Education
9.1%
Banking
8.2%
Financial Services
6.7%
Information Technology and Services
6.3%
Other
56.0%
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