SAS Access vs SSIS comparison

SAS and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. SAS is ranked #60, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7. SAS holds a 0.6% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 4.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

SAS Access

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100% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SAS Access and SSIS compete in the data integration space. SAS Access is favored for features, while SSIS is appealing for its comprehensive and integrated capabilities.

Features: SAS Access offers strong data integration capabilities, leveraging its strength in analytics and statistical modeling. It efficiently supports connectivity with a wide range of databases. SSIS provides seamless integration within Microsoft's ecosystem, offering robust ETL operations and extensive data transformation tools. It is a preferred choice for businesses using Microsoft's suite.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAS Access offers straightforward deployment with strong customer service support. SSIS benefits from Microsoft's extensive support network, with ample documentation and community resources. Deployment is facilitated by its integration with Windows environments, making it convenient for firms using Microsoft technologies.

Pricing and ROI: SAS Access typically incurs a higher upfront investment due to its analytical capabilities and compatibility. It offers significant ROI for companies relying on statistical work. SSIS is often more cost-effective for organizations already using SQL Server, with lower setup costs and faster ROI for those needing reliable ETL management.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Access

Ranking in Data Integration

60th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SAS Access is 0.6%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 4.6%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SSIS	4.6%
SAS Access	0.6%
Other	94.8%

Data Integration

Featured Reviews

Robert Heck

Co Owner at Hecht und Heck GmbH

The solution is stable, scalable, and flexible

I rate the solution eight out of ten. The number of people required to maintain the solution is dependent on the other applications running. The solution in itself does not require a lot of maintenance. The solution is flexible and I recommend it when you have more complex applications with special requirements.

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Chris Farris

Manager, Data Operations at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

User-friendly interface facilitates efficient data migration and reduces operational overhead

Its usability and ease of use are standout features. It is really easy to use - almost too easy at times. Users don't have to be experts to use their tool set and utilize the clicking mechanisms, drop down boxes, and other features to build a package and run it. The configuration is very easy and the system is very stable. I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it. Very little maintenance is required on my side. While you need to keep the product up to date, the maintenance requirements are minimal. SSIS integrates with all Microsoft tools seamlessly. We have used it against Oracle, DB2 and SQL. It integrates and can move data around from any data platforms, making it very diverse in that standpoint. It is a very robust tool that can work with many data sources, and its main strength is that it is extremely easy to use.

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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

"The most valuable feature is you have native access to the external databases."

"The most valuable aspect of the solution is the ease of access to the data in those databases."

"The most valuable part of SAS/ACCESS is what it is made for: connecting to remote systems that are not part of your physical SAS environment."

"SSIS provides you with lookup and transformation functions, and you have the flexibility to write your own custom code."

"The workflow features have been very valuable. You can have automated workflows and all the steps are controlled. The workflow functionality of integration services is excellent."

"The solution is stable."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is performance."

"There are many good features in this solution including the data fields, database integration, support for SQL views, and the lookups for matching information."

"The UI is very user-friendly."

"The initial setup of this solution is very straightforward."

"The scalability of SSIS is good."

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Cons

"The solution can provide access to the newer databases that come out sooner."

"I can't really recall any missing feature or general improvement that is needed. We don't really add too many new kinds of databases and therefore our needs are already met."

"The pricing model needs to be reconsidered and adjusted."

"The creation of the measure in the DAC's model could be improved."

"Options for scaling could be improved."

"We'd like more integration capabilities."

"SSIS sometimes hangs, and there are some problems with servers going down after they've been patched."

"This solution needs full support for real-time processing."

"The security could be improved, as it is more important in our context."

"It should have other programming languages supported as well from a scripting perspective. Currently, only C# and VB.NET are supported, which limits it to .NET. It should have Java support as well."

"SSIS should be made a little bit more intuitive and user-friendly because it needs an expert-level person to work on it."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing and licensing are expensive."

"The pricing model is complex and is based on modular packages as well as the size of the applicable environment."

"t's incredibly cost effective, easy to learn the basics quickly (although like all ETL tools requires the traditional learning curve to get good at) and has an immense user base."

"The solution is available at a lesser price than that of Informatica."

"This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."

"We have an enterprise license for this solution."

"All of my clients have this product included as part of their Microsoft license."

"The solution is economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."

"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."

"Depending on the arrangement that a certain company has with Microsoft, it may supply the permanent license that is included in the SQL server license, or it may be a time-bound license if it is a partner license or other enterprise license."

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Comparison Review

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BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 20, 2014

Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities

Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Insurance Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

10%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	26
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	57

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Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?

SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...

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What do you like most about SSIS?

The product's deployment phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

It was included in our licensing for SQL server, and our licensing for SQL server was extremely cheap, making it a very good price point for us.

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Also Known As

SAS/Access

SQL Server Integration Services

Overview

SAS/ACCESS is an out-of-the-box solution for integrating SAS and third-party databases. You can read, write and update data regardless of the database or platform. Because the data appears native to SAS, there is no need to learn Structured Query Language (SQL) or any other database-specific query languages.

SAS

SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

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Sample Customers

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