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SAS Data Integration Server vs TIBCO Spotfire comparison

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Data Integration Server
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (40th)
TIBCO Spotfire
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
78
Ranking in other categories
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

SAS Data Integration Server and TIBCO Spotfire aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. SAS Data Integration Server is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 0.9%, up 0.6% compared to last year.
TIBCO Spotfire, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 1.3% mindshare, up 1.1% since last year.
Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAS Data Integration Server0.9%
SSIS4.0%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)3.8%
Other91.3%
Data Integration
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
TIBCO Spotfire1.3%
Microsoft Power BI7.6%
Tableau Enterprise6.3%
Other84.8%
BI (Business Intelligence) Tools
 

Featured Reviews

NN
Works at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees
Offloads processes on the server side but needs better installation syntax
One area for improvement is the installation process. Another point could be the syntax, as it sometimes involves using syntax names that are not intuitive. For example, to calculate the difference between two dates, the general syntax in SAS is called the data difference or data net function. However, another name is used, such as NF and INK. Without knowledge of SAS programming, it becomes unclear what these functions mean. It is not good to define function names this way.
reviewer2835996 - PeerSpot reviewer
Operations Analyst at a non-profit with 51-200 employees
Interactive dashboards have transformed reporting and now support real-time data-driven decisions
One area that could improve in TIBCO Spotfire is performance with very large data sets. I use the advanced scripting feature less often, but the visualization and dashboard features are very useful in my daily work with TIBCO Spotfire. TIBCO Spotfire can be improved in handling very large data, faster dashboard loading, simpler advanced scripting, and better customization options for visualizations. Integration with some external tools in TIBCO Spotfire can be smoother, and the user interface for advanced features could be more beginner-friendly. A more intuitive navigation system, a cleaner interface, and an easier drag-and-drop option for report building would also make it more useful.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution offers very good data manipulation and loading."
"The solution is very stable."
"A key feature allows us to enhance job performance by offloading processing to the server side, rather than processing on the server itself."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is its amazing capabilities in regard to data handling."
"We realize ROI through less maintenance, one-time work, easy accessibility, and less manual work."
"TIBCO Spotfire is a strong and reliable analytic platform that delivers good value for organizations that need advanced reporting, dashboards, and data-driven decision-making."
"With a bit of experience, end users will find Spotfire wonderful for ad-hoc analysis."
"This solution allows us to integrate data from across all client departments, for effective reporting via a single dashboard."
"TIBCO Spotfire offers excellent features, including flexibility and the ability to do much better compared to other analytical tools."
"Map charts are very powerful and work better than most other in-memory analytical tools."
"I find the power of the information links valuable in Spotfire, as it allows complex queries to be handled efficiently."
"The biggest positive impact of TIBCO Spotfire is faster decision-making, as teams can see updated performance data in one place, act quickly, and reduce considerable repetitive manual reporting work through centralized, interactive dashboards that align everyone around the same numbers for more consistent discussions."
 

Cons

"The initial setup had issues, and even after using it for about one year, it was still not fixed."
"Something that could improve is writing SQL to integration studio because it is not that straightforward. There should be better integration with other software."
"So I would like to see improved integration with other software."
"The initial setup of SAS Data Integration Server was complex."
"The transform tool has limited access. They should make it more flexible."
"One area for improvement is the installation process."
"We would like to see some improvement in the default properties of the solution, so that there is less need for us to spend our time coding."
"When you do the data loading, it is slow."
"It is a very expensive license model."
"TIBCO Spotfire can be improved for new users, as the interface can be somewhat complex and overwhelming for those just starting out."
"Customer Service: Good Technical Support: It's good but need improvement."
"I would say that the implementation of the product could be much easier than it is at the moment. It is a complex process at the moment to set up TIBCO Spotfire with your database; not always straightforward."
"The look and feel is not very customizable out of the box, which is the cherry on the cake when it comes to analazing data."
"However, ease of connecting to Oracle databases and parameterizing the database queries would be useful."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive program."
"This product carries a monthly licensing charge, with the amount depending on the features that are to be included. This costs also covers the use of technical support."
"The cost of TIBCO Spotfire could improve. It should be less expensive. It's the most expensive visualization tool in our company."
"I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product."
"In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."
"The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."
"The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."
"The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."
"The Tibco sales teams have been very difficult to work with - ignoring requests, misrepresenting level of demand, etc."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Construction Company
13%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Outsourcing Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise44
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SAS Data Integration Server?
One area for improvement is the installation process. Another point could be the syntax, as it sometimes involves using syntax names that are not intuitive. For example, to calculate the difference...
What is your primary use case for SAS Data Integration Server?
I am involved in the ETR job. My role is focused on executing the ETR job.
What advice do you have for others considering SAS Data Integration Server?
I use it without further details. For example, if I use SAS to connect to a NetEazt database or purchase a shared asset to ODBC, I can connect to any database with ODBC connection support. The over...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Spotfire?
I really had no control in the area of pricing, setup cost, and licensing as I was just the end-user of the product.
What needs improvement with TIBCO Spotfire?
I think TIBCO Spotfire could be improved by having better training, as the setup is probably the hardest aspect to get familiar with. Once you do, it becomes straightforward. Better training and ea...
What is your primary use case for TIBCO Spotfire?
My main use case for TIBCO Spotfire is to showcase and visualize large bodies of data in charts and categorize them to identify trends and determine what works and what does not work from an analyt...
 

Also Known As

SAS Enterprise Data Integration Server, Enterprise Data Integration Server
Spotfire
 

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