SAS Data Integration Server vs TIBCO Spotfire comparison

The compared SAS and TIBCO solutions aren't in the same category. SAS is ranked #41 in DI , with an average rating of 7.0, and holds a 0.6% mindshare in the category. TIBCO is ranked #14 in BIT , with an average rating of 8.5, and holds a 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of TIBCO users who would recommend it.

SAS Data Integration Server

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83% willing to recommend

TIBCO Spotfire

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96% willing to recommend

SAS Data Integration Server

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We performed a comparison between SAS Data Integration Server and TIBCO Spotfire based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Data Integration Server

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (41st)

TIBCO Spotfire

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (14th)

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 0.6%, up 0.5% compared to last year.
TIBCO Spotfire, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 1.1% mindshare, up 1.1% since last year.

Data Integration Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
SAS Data Integration Server	0.6%
Informatica PowerCenter	6.0%
SSIS	5.7%
Other	87.7%

Data Integration

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
TIBCO Spotfire	1.1%
Microsoft Power BI	14.1%
Tableau Enterprise	10.3%
Other	74.5%

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools

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reviewer2937544

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.

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Jacobo Ortiz Avila

Production Engineer at Parex Resources Inc

Has improved data handling and customization but requires more intuitive visual design for workflows

It was kind of tough to have the visualizations with HTML, or you have to create your own page. But it was working great with buttons and every page updated pretty fast with the server capability, and it was handling a big amount of data, maybe five years of data. It was performing quite well, taking maybe three minutes to update the whole model. It has been good, but most recently, they changed the commercial methodology to get the license. Our política in the company is to hire or get licenses year by year, but most recently, TIBCO Spotfire asked us to have a three-year license term. That made things a little bit tougher for the commercial relationship. Maybe with all these automation processes that you have, those could be more visually friendly. N8N is a good example where you could connect some platforms, and you don't have to code strictly, but you could visually create an algorithm. That capability of clicking and dragging some boxes of code could actually facilitate how people create their own algorithms. It could be very useful if the coding part of using the platform could be more user-friendly in terms of visual capability.

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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

"A key feature allows us to enhance job performance by offloading processing to the server side, rather than processing on the server itself."

"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 solution offers very good data manipulation and loading."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its amazing capabilities in regard to data handling."

"We used it pretty heavily in gathering data, which goes to our VPs. They are able to base their next revenue planning based on this metric. So, it has been invaluable."

"I find the power of the information links valuable in Spotfire, as it allows complex queries to be handled efficiently."

"The two features that I have found most valuable are its ability to customize the dashboards when it comes to the evaluation. The second feature is its ability to handle a large amount of data, which is also something very unique about it."

"R and automation services."

"The most valuable feature is the map visuals that help us connect to the geo-specialized data which is more advanced than other solutions."

"The solution is an affordable one."

"Live Query data on demand, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas are all valuable features."

"One of the main features is integrated statistical analysis."

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Cons

"The initial setup of SAS Data Integration Server was complex."

"The initial setup had issues, and even after using it for about one year, it was still not fixed."

"The transform tool has limited access. They should make it more flexible."

"The initial setup had issues, and even after using it for about one year, it was still not fixed."

"So I would like to see improved integration with other software."

"One area for improvement is the installation process."

"The initial setup is complicated and needs experience and knowledge."

"When you do the data loading, it is slow."

"We would like to see some development in the visualization aspect of this solution, as they can currently only be configured in the cloud, which limits us to one endpoint. It would be helpful if this could be integrated with other tools."

"The design of the UI could be improved."

"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."

"The solution might be generic."

"We encountered difficulties connecting the special data sets, as the post data set did not contain any shared columns, making it difficult to establish a connection between the data sets."

"When it comes to data manipulation, there are features which are good, but one of the features which has really been missing in Spotfire is an offline ability for data manipulation."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive program."

"The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."

"The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."

"The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."

"The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."

"The solution is affordable one."

"I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

28%

Computer Software Company

Insurance Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

17%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	39

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SAS Data Integration Server?

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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.

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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...

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What do you like most about TIBCO Spotfire?

TIBCO Spotfire is easy to use. We initiated Spotfire as POC, with support from a tech team based in South Africa. While they assisted with the setup, we conducted the POC ourselves.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Spotfire?

TIBCO Spotfire's pricing is high, particularly in traditional markets like Turkey, impacting market penetration. There is a lack of local support and distributors, making it challenging to sell.

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What needs improvement with TIBCO Spotfire?

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Also Known As

SAS Enterprise Data Integration Server, Enterprise Data Integration Server

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Overview

SAS Data Integration Server is a powerful, configurable and comprehensive solution that can meet a wide variety of data integration requirements, from small tactical projects to strategic business initiatives. It can access virtually all data sources, support data warehousing, migration, synchronization, federation and provisioning initiatives. It can support both batch-oriented and real-time master data management solutions. It can create reusable data integration services in support of service-oriented architectures and data governance and extract, cleanse, transform, conform, aggregate, load and manage data.

SAS

TIBCO Spotfire is a versatile data analytics platform that can handle large datasets and be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Its dynamic reporting, easy creation of dynamic dashboards, and highly customizable tool make it a valuable asset for process data analysis, industrial performance dashboards, problem root cause analysis, business intelligence, and real-time analytics for IoT devices in the energy sector.

The solution also offers data science functions, map visuals, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas. Spotfire has helped organizations deliver projects more efficiently and cost-effectively, allowing for faster data analysis.

TIBCO

Sample Customers

Credit Guarantee Corporation, Cr_dito y Cauci‹n, Delaware State Police, Deutsche Lufthansa, Directorate of Economics and Statistics, DSM, Livzon Pharmaceutical Group, Los Angeles County, Miami Herald Media Company, Netherlands Enterprise Agency, New Zealand Ministry of Health, Nippon Paper, West Midlands Police, XS Inc., Zenith Insurance

Allergan, ASSS de Montreal, Avantium, Blue River, Bank of Montreal, Citibank, FrieslandCampina, Hellmann Logistics, Merck, Novartis

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