SAS Access vs TIBCO BusinessWorks comparison

SAS and TIBCO are both solutions in the Data Integration category. SAS is ranked #55, while TIBCO is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.4. SAS holds a 0.4% mindshare in DI, compared to TIBCO’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of TIBCO users who would recommend it.

SAS Access

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100% willing to recommend

TIBCO BusinessWorks

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SAS Access and TIBCO BusinessWorks compete in the data integration landscape. TIBCO BusinessWorks seems to have the upper hand with its comprehensive integration capabilities and scalability across multiple systems.

Features: SAS Access is valued for its robust data integration, seamless connectivity to various data sources, and powerful analytics functions. TIBCO BusinessWorks offers extensive integration options, real-time data processing, and strong API support, making it ideal for complex enterprise environments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: TIBCO BusinessWorks offers a cloud-based deployment model that enhances flexibility and supports complex setups. SAS Access delivers straightforward, on-premises deployment. Both provide commendable customer service, though TIBCO BusinessWorks often outpaces with its extensive support network and depth of resources.

Pricing and ROI: SAS Access entails higher initial setup costs, but compensates with strong analytical returns, ideal for analytics-driven organizations. TIBCO BusinessWorks presents a more cost-efficient alternative upfront, leveraging its cloud-based solutions for faster ROI through efficient system integrations.

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Access

Ranking in Data Integration

55th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

TIBCO BusinessWorks

Ranking in Data Integration

17th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SAS Access is 0.4%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TIBCO BusinessWorks is 1.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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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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Moustafa Fares

Senior Analyst at Etisalat

Connects systems securely, simplifies data communication, and benefits from AI integration potential

I would like to see an AI project with BusinessWorks. I haven't worked with cloud architecture using BusinessWorks, so I would like to work with it as a cloud architect. I am still learning the documentation, so I don't have a complete experience with TIBCO. The learning curve takes time compared to webMethods.

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

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

"I like TIBCO BusinessWorks because it has a user-friendly GUI for developing solutions."

"We are using only plugins for the database and SAP."

"The most important thing is that it is easy for developers to work with."

"The tool's most valuable feature is BusinessConnect. It's an older product but still quite useful, especially for transferring files from one location to another."

"It is a seamless and sophisticated tool."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten…On a scale from one to ten, where one is difficult, and ten is easy, I rate the initial setup a nine."

"One of the most valuable features is that it's a simple development. It takes a short time to get services to work."

"The Business Studio interface based on SCA Standards helps to show the business logic at first look and improve code maintenance."

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Cons

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

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

"The learning curve takes time compared to webMethods."

"There are multiple plugins which increase the number of product installations."

"The communication protocols could be improved."

"Cloud fitness is lacking"

"This solution's cloud could be improved. I don't know whether it was because we didn't have the internal expertise or if it was the product itself, but since they came later—I think only two or three years into the cloud—after many other iPaaS that had been in the cloud for longer, I feel that maybe they haven't matured in terms of the cloud."

"Technical support is average. It's not the best."

"I'd like to see a new cloud approach in the next release. They need to work on integrations, stability and management issues on their cloud platform."

"I would like the solution to be integrated into the cloud."

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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."

"TIBCO BusinessWorks is a very expensive solution."

"The cost depends on the components required."

"TIBCO BusinessWorks is expensive."

"The solution is too expensive. It's one of the most expensive solutions out there, particularly because there are so many open-source competitors on the market. I don't know the exact numbers, however."

"Its price policy has changed quite a lot in the last two years. It was extremely expensive previously. Nowadays, you can buy a license for BusinessWorks for €2000. Looking at what you get in return in terms of support, TIBCO community, and stability, it is fairly reasonable. It is not too expensive."

"My understanding is that the licensing is very costly."

"The license is expensive, and I would rate it one out of ten."

"It is a bit expensive for medium-sized companies. If you are migrating from the current version to the container-supported version, it is quite expensive. The existing licensing will not work because the product platform itself is different."

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Financial Services Firm

24%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Insurance Company

10%

Government

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22%

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Also Known As

SAS/Access

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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.

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TIBCO BusinessWorks allows to connect applications, whether on-premises or in the cloud, providing proven reliability and scalability, out-of-the-box. With a drag-and-drop graphical development environment, TIBCO BusinessWorks eliminates the pain and cost of point-to-point application integration, connecting and unifying business processes across applications, data sources, and APIs, with access to real-time data across all your platforms.

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