Microsoft Data Quality Services vs SAS Data Management comparison

Microsoft and SAS are both solutions in the Data Quality category. Microsoft is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.0, while SAS is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.5. Microsoft holds a 1.2% mindshare in DQ, compared to SAS’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of SAS users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Data Quality Services and SAS Data Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Data Quality Serv...

Ranking in Data Quality

13th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

4.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAS Data Management

Ranking in Data Quality

11th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (35th), Data Governance (26th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Data Quality category, the mindshare of Microsoft Data Quality Services is 1.2%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Data Management is 2.5%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Satyam Saxena

Technical Lead at KPIT

Automation in data management improves with built-in error rejection but technical support needs enhancement

Multiple areas in Microsoft Data Quality Services could be improved, such as its ability to perform changes automatically, as it currently identifies but does not correct data issues. Regular expression processing is complicated and slow. Technical support from Microsoft is poor, as they do not provide adequate assistance with issues encountered in integration or forming automation. Sometimes solutions to problems take several weeks due to a lack of support, relying instead on personal networks and experience.

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Vivek Trivedi

Head finance transformation at Ahli United Bank Ksc

Has robust data governance capabilities and efficient financial alerting features

The platform's robust data governance capabilities ensure strong compliance with regulatory standards. Our dedicated data governance team is responsible for setting policies and monitoring data access and usage. Additionally, we have a Data Protection Officer (DPO) and an independent InfoSec team that work together to enforce these policies. This multi-layered approach ensures that data governance is effectively managed and compliant with all necessary regulations. It is integrated with SQL and Power BI servers for executive management dashboard reporting. This integration supports comprehensive data analysis and reporting needs, which was a key factor in our decision. The value of using vCenter lies in its comprehensive data infrastructure management. It significantly enhances our reporting, day-to-day decision-making, and analytics capabilities. Integrating SaaS with vCenter adds value by streamlining key functions and improving overall organizational efficiency. The solution can be considered expensive, particularly due to infrastructure, maintenance, and ownership costs. The long-term savings and efficiencies gained from using vCenter can justify the investment for large organizations. However, the high costs might not be justifiable for smaller organizations with less data and fewer resources. Conducting a thorough cost-benefit analysis based on the organization's specific needs and scale is recommended. I rate it an eight.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"This solution is particularly useful for data enrichment."

"The primary advantage of Microsoft Data Quality Services is its capability to automate certain tasks, which are otherwise achieved through SQL queries."

"I am impressed with the tool's ability to customize."

"The platform's robust data governance capabilities ensure strong compliance with regulatory standards."

"Its robustness is valuable. It is a full-fledged suite. We have a data warehouse model, and there are also a lot of data quality management tools. The repository and all other tools are there. So, it is a full package in terms of reporting tools."

"This is an established product with powerful data analysis and varied options for user entry points."

"The technical support is excellent."

"I find the solution to be very stable."

"The solution is very stable. We haven't faced any issues with glitches or bugs. We haven't had any crashes."

"The tool is reliable, quick, and powerful."

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Cons

"Technical support from Microsoft is poor, as they do not provide adequate assistance with issues encountered in integration or forming automation."

"I would rate my experience with the initial setup a six out of ten, with one being very easy and ten being extremely challenging. So, there is room for improvement in the setup process."

"We find we often have to go back and re-train users when there are changes made to the solution because the changes are not intuitive."

"Very little needs to improve but perhaps a nicer graphic interface and remaining competetive in the growing field of data analytics."

"We implemented it a while ago, and we are trying to improve the data delivery performance. We are looking into how to get faster and automated reporting. We would need better designs and workflows."

"I would like the tool to include the ability to automate the modifications of the integrations."

"With SAS Data Management, you have to purchase an external driver, configure all of the tables for all of the data that you will extract from Salesforce. It's not a straightforward process."

"There is significant room for improvement, especially with regard to using a hybrid approach that involves both CAS and persistent storage."

"The solution could use better documentation."

"Integration and cloud migration are areas where we see potential for improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is in the midrange. It's not cheap, but it depends on the licenses you require."

"The tool is a bit expensive."

"The solution is expensive."

"While it is even free for personal use on the cloud, it can be expensive for desktop installations and enterprise use."

"The licensing model for vCenter is a perpetual license with yearly payments."

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Financial Services Firm

30%

Computer Software Company

13%

Insurance Company

Government

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Microsoft Data Quality Services?

This solution is particularly useful for data enrichment.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Data Quality Services?

The pricing is in the midrange. It's not cheap, but it depends on the licenses you require. We are an enterprise partner and have an enterprise agreement, so we may not see it as a separate cost.

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What needs improvement with Microsoft Data Quality Services?

It's actually typical of Microsoft products. It's not overly easy, but at the same time, it's not like trying to fix a pipe that's burst. You do need to configure a few things to tackle some issues...

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What do you like most about SAS Data Management?

I am impressed with the tool's ability to customize.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAS Data Management?

The licensing model for vCenter is a perpetual license with yearly payments. This model ensures continuous updates and support while managing initial setup costs.

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What needs improvement with SAS Data Management?

Integration and cloud migration are areas where we see potential for improvement. A more seamless integration process and transitioning to a cloud-based environment would enhance user-friendliness ...

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Also Known As

MS Data Quality Services

SAS Data Management Platform, Data Management Platform, DataFlux

Overview

SQL Server Data Quality Services (DQS) is a knowledge-driven data quality product. DQS enables you to build a knowledge base and use it to perform a variety of critical data quality tasks, including correction, enrichment, standardization, and de-duplication of your data.

Microsoft

Every decision, every business move, every successful customer interaction - they all come down to high-quality, well-integrated data. If you don't have it, you don't win. SAS Data Management is an industry-leading solution built on a data quality platform that helps you improve, integrate and govern your data.

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Sample Customers

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Data Management, 1-800-FLOWERS.COM, Absa, Aegon, Allianz Global Corporate & SpecialtyAusgrid, Bank of Queensland, Bell, BMC Software, Canada Post, Ceska pojistovna, Chantecler, Chubb Group of Insurance Companies, Credit Guarantee Corporation, Cr_dito y Cauci‹n, Delaware State Police, Deutsche Lufthansa, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, DSM, Enerjisa, ERGO Insurance Group, Florida Department of Corrections, Generali Hellas, Gitanjali Group, Gloucestershire Constabulary, GS Home Shopping, HealthPartners, IAG New Zealand, iJET, Invacare, Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Los Angeles County, Miami Herald Media Company, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, New Zealand Ministry of Health, Nippon Paper, North Carolina Office of Information Technology Services, Orlando Magic, OTP Group, PITT OHIO, Plano Independent School District, RWE Poland, Spanish Air Force, Stockholm County Council, Telus, The Travel Corporation, Transitions Optical, Triad Analytic Solutions, UNIQA, US Census Bureau, US Department of Housing and Urban Development, USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service, West Midlands Police, XS Inc., Zenith Insurance

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