MathWorks Matlab vs SAS Enterprise Miner comparison

MathWorks and SAS are both solutions in the Data Science Platforms category. MathWorks is ranked #15 with an average rating of 9.0, while SAS is ranked #24. MathWorks holds a 1.5% mindshare in Data Science Platforms, compared to SAS’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of MathWorks users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 93% of SAS users who would recommend it.

MathWorks Matlab

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100% willing to recommend

SAS Enterprise Miner

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93% willing to recommend

MathWorks Matlab

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

SAS Enterprise Miner and MathWorks Matlab are competing in the analytics and data science space. MathWorks Matlab holds the upper hand due to its superior features.

Features: SAS Enterprise Miner offers advanced predictive analytics, seamless integration with SAS tools, and strong data mining capabilities. MathWorks Matlab provides powerful mathematical computations, extensive statistical modeling features, and comprehensive data analysis tools for engineers and scientists.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAS Enterprise Miner provides a straightforward deployment process and strong customer service. MathWorks Matlab offers a more complex deployment but features a vast library of resources and superior customization options, making it appealing to technically adept users.

Pricing and ROI: SAS Enterprise Miner is more cost-effective with lower setup costs and efficient licensing models, leading to quicker ROI. MathWorks Matlab requires a higher initial investment, justified by its extensive advanced features that potentially offer higher long-term returns.

To learn more, read our detailed MathWorks Matlab vs. SAS Enterprise Miner Report (Updated: December 2025).

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MathWorks Matlab vs. SAS Enterprise Miner

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Categories and Ranking

MathWorks Matlab

Ranking in Data Science Platforms

15th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

5.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAS Enterprise Miner

Ranking in Data Science Platforms

24th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Mining (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of MathWorks Matlab is 1.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Enterprise Miner is 1.5%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Science Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
MathWorks Matlab	1.5%
SAS Enterprise Miner	1.5%
Other	97.0%

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Prof. Dr. Rudolf Bisping

Business Owner at SASS GmbH

Versatile system empowers users with advanced algorithm development and seamless integration capabilities

The application is pretty good, and I don't really complain. For my purposes, MathWorks Matlab is perfect because it's very versatile; it is not out-of-the-box of course, and you have to program everything yourself. If you are experienced enough, you can do many things which other programs, for instance, SPSS, cannot do, as you need to program it—it's a fourth-generation programming language. In the future of MathWorks Matlab, I would appreciate the addition of many AI features, as there are a lot of machine learning capabilities and many AI features in the visual scene, although I don't need those because I use this feature data and don't work on pictures or images. However, you can work on images and can then do deep learning and that stuff, which is one of the real strengths of MathWorks Matlab.

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reviewer1352853

Executive Head of analytics at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees

A stable product that is easy to deploy and can be used for structured and unstructured data mining

We use the solution for predictive analytics to do structured and unstructured data mining I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline. The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies. I have been using the solution for 20 years. The product is very…

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"What I appreciate about MathWorks Matlab is that it is the most versatile program system I know; there are so many toolboxes which I don't need, as I mostly work with statistics, but it's amazing how many functions there are."

"The tool's most valuable feature is the Simulink environment. This feature provides an incredible capability to visually represent the system behavior before creating the code. It allows you to see the flow and interactions of the system, which is extremely beneficial for software development. With this visual representation, you can better understand the system's behavior, make necessary adjustments, and ensure maintenance and updates. This capability is why I love working with the product."

"Personally for me, because I do a lot of development, I like that it is easy to test mathematical algorithms with several matrix calculations. It's perfect for that."

"Making digital twins saves significant time; checking something in simulation is more cost-effective—for instance, with marine engines, we typically need about 10 years of checking to find misfires, but with MathWorks Matlab, we can complete it in one month."

"The platform's most valuable feature is its field-specific packages, which make it very easy to use."

"The technical support is very good."

"I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline."

"Good data management and analytics."

"he solution is scalable."

"The setup is straightforward. Deployment doesn't take more than 30 minutes."

"The most valuable feature is the decision tree creation."

"Most of the features, especially on the data analysis tool pack, are really good. The way they do clustering and output is great. You can do fairly elaborate outputs. The results, the ensembles, all of these, are fantastic."

"I found the ease of use of the solution the most valuable. Additionally, other valuable features include: the user interface, power to extract data, compatibility with other technologies (specifically with PS400), and automation of several tasks."

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Cons

"One area where the product could improve is in the ease of learning."

"In the area of improvement, sometimes there are issues with the speed of MathWorks Matlab, particularly in the Simulink environment. The tool's latest versions can be slow to open, taking significant time to load. Additionally, saving data and integrating models can also be time-consuming processes."

"It is not out-of-the-box of course, and you have to program everything yourself."

"To make use of the GPU, you have to have an Nvidia card. What I would want it to do is to run in Next Generation with Intel or AMD, and not just with Nvidia."

"The ease of use can be improved. When you are new it seems a bit complex."

"While I don't personally need tutorials, I can't say that it wouldn't be helpful for others to have some to help them navigate and operate the system."

"The solution is very stable, but we do have some problems with discrepancies involving SAS not matching with the latest Java versions. It's not stable in cases where SAS tries to run on a different version because SAS doesn't connect with the latest Java update. Once a month we need to restart systems from scratch."

"The solution is much more complex than other options."

"Technical support could be improved."

"Virtualization could be much better."

"The user interface of the solution needs improvement. It needs to be more visual."

"The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have a single user license. Support and add-ons are an extra fee."

"The pricing for the software itself is reasonable, and I didn't encounter any additional costs beyond the initial purchase or license."

"The solution must improve its licensing models."

"This solution is for large corporations because not everybody can afford it."

"The solution is expensive for an individual, but for an enterprise/institution (purchasing bulk licenses), it is not a high price for the use that will come from it."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

14%

Comms Service Provider

Government

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

26%

Educational Organization

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Company Size

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about MathWorks Matlab?

The tool's most valuable feature is the Simulink environment. This feature provides an incredible capability to visually represent the system behavior before creating the code. It allows you to see...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for MathWorks Matlab?

Regarding the pricing part and licensing cost for MathWorks Matlab, it is not cheap, but it depends on the functions you need. You don't need all of them; you may just require a few and then it's r...

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SAS Enterprise Miner is a solution to create accurate predictive and descriptive models on large volumes of data across different sources in the organization. SAS Enterprise Miner offers many features and functionalities for the business analysts to model their data. Some of the business applications are for detecting fraud, minimizing risk, resource demands, reducing asset downtime, campaigns and reduce customer attrition.

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