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Alteryx vs SAS Predictive Analytics comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Alteryx
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
87
Ranking in other categories
Data Science Platforms (5th), Data Preparation Tools (1st)
SAS Predictive Analytics
Ranking in Predictive Analytics
8th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Predictive Analytics category, the mindshare of Alteryx is 7.5%, down from 15.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Predictive Analytics is 3.7%, up from 3.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Predictive Analytics Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alteryx7.5%
SAS Predictive Analytics3.7%
Other88.8%
Predictive Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

ManojBehera - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Staff Cyber Security Cloud Data Architect at GE Healthcare
Automated complex ETL workflows have reduced coding effort and improved data integration
One area for improvement is in integrating mostly the data which comes from telemetry, where I can see some sort of improvisations can be made. It is a massive amount of unstructured data, and I believe Alteryx is able to handle it, but there can be some improvements. Suggestions for improvements in Alteryx include areas for increasing efficiency, particularly in processing telemetry data, which involves dealing with large volumes of unstructured data. Additionally, I believe when we use filter tools immediately after the input source, there can be slowdowns when handling massive data. The user experience of Alteryx is generally good, but there are areas for improvement from a user's perspective, particularly regarding user interface enhancements. I think there's always room for improvement, but otherwise, Alteryx has been a great tool for me. We haven't experienced significant disruptions while increasing data volumes, though I sense there could be performance issues as data grows exponentially. This is an area that could use improvement in Alteryx.
it_user1139529 - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Scientist at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Drag-and-drop functionality makes the interface easy to use, but the technical support needs to be improved
There are not many people deploying models using this solution, which is a problem. I have done some cross-development and have found that when I am building models with the open-source software, the accuracy is better. For categorical data, the models built by SAS Emailer are very complex compared to those built by the open-source version. Technical support could be improved because they take too long to answer our queries. Models that are created are a block box, and you can't see the details.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is data preparation."
"The feature that I have found most valuable for Alteryx is its geo-referencing feature, it is very good. I use it a lot, especially for supply chain."
"My primary focus is creating numerous data pulls, and Alteryx Server handles the automation well."
"Alteryx is a low-code platform, and that's the biggest reason why we chose it."
"I like that I can merge data from different sources into one place."
"Fast data processing and cleaning."
"One-stop shop for data preparation, blending, prediction, and optimization in a single workflow."
"Previously I have used consultants for the implementation but I can now do it myself."
"The most valuable features are forecasting and reporting."
"The most valuable feature is its flexibility and the ability to integrate with SAS."
 

Cons

"Alteryx's predictive data models are pretty average and can be improved."
"I'd like it to be easier to work with PDF."
"Deep learning models are not currently supported."
"There are a few ways the solution could be made better. The graphical user interface could be made more friendly."
"For me, it was a bit challenging to figure out how to work with Alteryx."
"Due to some complexities in Alteryx, we are moving away from it."
"What they're struggling with is it's not as mature as Tableau in the user management area. It was tougher to manage the server part of it right away, especially since the user base has grown."
"They should work on its pricing."
"If SAS were more flexible in terms of licensing then that would be good, because it costs more than other solutions."
"Technical support could be improved because they take too long to answer our queries."
"I think that this solution should be more compatible with other software, including open-source solutions."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is $4,000 a year, so it is cheap versus other solutions. It also accomplishes three times the volume on the job in the same time (as the other solutions).​"
"The solution has a more costly license than other tools in the market."
"While it offers extensive features, including predictive analytics, for those who mainly use it for data preparation and blending, the cost can be prohibitive."
"I don't know much about the licensing, but there are some additional costs for certain features."
"The license price of the solution is expensive."
"The license is really expensive, we cannot afford to have two or three. It takes away all the budget of my area."
"​Very transparent.​"
"If one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the tool's price as a one. The tool is expensive."
"If SAS were more flexible in terms of licensing then that would be good, because it costs more than other solutions."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
6%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business33
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise56
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Questions from the Community

What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
One of the differences is that with Alteryx you can use it as an ETL and analytics tool. Please connect with me directly if you want to know more.
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
Alteryx is an extremely easy and flexible data tool, flexible in terms of drag and drop toolset and also has python, R integrations if your team requires this. It can handle over 2 billion rows of...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
I am not familiar with IBM SPSS Modeler, therefore, I cannot compare these two products. Regarding Alteryx I can say the following: - An excellent desktop tool for Data Prep and analytics. - Featu...
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