SAS Enterprise Miner vs Starburst Galaxy comparison

SAS and Starburst are both solutions in the Data Science Platforms category. SAS is ranked #20 with an average rating of 9.0, while Starburst is ranked #13 with an average rating of 10.0. SAS holds a 1.0% mindshare in Data Science Platforms, compared to Starburst’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 93% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Starburst users who would recommend it.

SAS Enterprise Miner

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93% willing to recommend

Starburst Galaxy

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100% willing to recommend

SAS Enterprise Miner

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SAS Enterprise Miner and Starburst Galaxy based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Science Platforms solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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SAS Enterprise Miner vs. Starburst Galaxy

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Enterprise Miner

Ranking in Data Science Platforms

20th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Mining (7th)

Starburst Galaxy

Ranking in Data Science Platforms

13th

Average Rating

9.8

Reviews Sentiment

1.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Streaming Analytics (17th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of SAS Enterprise Miner is 1.0%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Starburst Galaxy is 0.8%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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reviewer1352853

Executive Head of analytics at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees

A stable product that is easy to deploy and can be used for structured and unstructured data mining

We use the solution for predictive analytics to do structured and unstructured data mining I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline. The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies. I have been using the solution for 20 years. The product is very…

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Stephen-Howard

Sr Director, Technology at Spreetail

Federated querying delivers integrated data at record speed and reduces processing time

The biggest win has been the ability to combine data from multiple sources and deliver it to the business at record speed. This capability has allowed us to query directly through Starburst Galaxy, enabling teams to access integrated data that would otherwise be hard to pull together. This has reduced both our ETL processing time and storage costs. We are answering questions that would have been hard, if not impossible, to answer previously because the data came from disparate, disconnected sources.

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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

"I found the ease of use of the solution the most valuable. Additionally, other valuable features include: the user interface, power to extract data, compatibility with other technologies (specifically with PS400), and automation of several tasks."

"he solution is scalable."

"The solution is able to handle quite large amounts of data beautifully."

"The technical support is very good."

"The solution is very good for data mining or any mining issues."

"The setup is straightforward. Deployment doesn't take more than 30 minutes."

"I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline."

"The most valuable feature is the decision tree creation."

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"Starburst Galaxy has improved our organization by unifying access to all major data sources, reducing the need for complex ETL processes."

"Starburst Galaxy serves as our primary SQL-based data processing engine, a strategic decision driven by its seamless integration with our AWS cloud infrastructure and its ability to deliver high performance with low-latency responses."

"Starburst Galaxy is becoming a cornerstone of our data platform, empowering us to make smarter and faster decisions across the organization."

"Starburst Galaxy has improved our organization by unifying access to all major data sources, reducing the need for complex ETL processes."

"Starburst on Trino, combined with our SQL-native data transformation tool SQLMesh, has delivered anywhere from a two to five times improvement in compute performance across our transformation DAG."

Cons

"The ease of use can be improved. When you are new it seems a bit complex."

"The user interface of the solution needs improvement. It needs to be more visual."

"Virtualization could be much better."

"While I don't personally need tutorials, I can't say that it wouldn't be helpful for others to have some to help them navigate and operate the system."

"The solution is much more complex than other options."

"The solution is very stable, but we do have some problems with discrepancies involving SAS not matching with the latest Java versions. It's not stable in cases where SAS tries to run on a different version because SAS doesn't connect with the latest Java update. Once a month we need to restart systems from scratch."

"The initial setup is challenging if doing it for the first time."

"The visualization of the models is not very attractive, so the graphics should be improved."

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"Cluster startup time is another pain point, typically 3 to 5 minutes, which is not the worst with proper planning but can be annoying for ad-hoc work."

"The most persistent issue is the cluster spin-up time."

"Cluster startup time can be slow, sometimes taking over a minute."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is for large corporations because not everybody can afford it."

"The solution must improve its licensing models."

"The solution is expensive for an individual, but for an enterprise/institution (purchasing bulk licenses), it is not a high price for the use that will come from it."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

26%

Educational Organization

12%

University

11%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

32%

Computer Software Company

15%

University

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SAS Enterprise Miner?

I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAS Enterprise Miner?

The solution must improve its licensing models. It bundles all the products into smaller products. We can only have a subset of the functionality available according to our license. I rate the pric...

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What needs improvement with SAS Enterprise Miner?

The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Starburst Galaxy?

You pay for cluster uptime. It is important to be aggressive about autoscaling, as a single worker will get you a long way. I recommend never connecting a BI tool to your Galaxy cluster. Instead, w...

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What needs improvement with Starburst Galaxy?

As a hosted option, I wish I had more control over the cluster configuration, specifically regarding some of the more advanced options. Trino is extremely flexible and powerful, but some of this fu...

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What is your primary use case for Starburst Galaxy?

I use Starburst as a cost-efficient hosted option for Trino for data integration and ad-hoc analysis across a broad range of data sources. It is surprisingly useful to query SQL Server, a Google Sh...

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Overview

SAS Enterprise Miner is a solution to create accurate predictive and descriptive models on large volumes of data across different sources in the organization. SAS Enterprise Miner offers many features and functionalities for the business analysts to model their data. Some of the business applications are for detecting fraud, minimizing risk, resource demands, reducing asset downtime, campaigns and reduce customer attrition.

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Starburst Galaxy offers advanced analytics solutions tailored for big data environments. It is renowned for its scalability and flexibility, enabling data-driven decisions.

Starburst Galaxy provides an efficient platform for conducting complex data analysis across multiple datasets. Its architecture facilitates seamless integration with existing data infrastructure, allowing organizations to harness the value of their data efficiently. Users appreciate its ability to perform intricate queries without the need for extensive data movement, fostering a more agile approach to data management and analysis.

What features make Starburst Galaxy unique?

Advanced Query Engine: Optimizes data processing to handle complex analytics efficiently.
Scalability: Easily adapts to growing data needs without compromising performance.
Integration Capabilities: Seamlessly connects with existing data systems for streamlined operations.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Cost Efficiency: Reduces storage and compute costs by optimizing queries and minimizing data movement.
Improved Decision-Making: Empowers users with quick access to critical insights for strategic planning.
Enhanced Performance: Delivers faster query responses, boosting productivity and time-to-value.

Starburst Galaxy is instrumental in industries such as finance, healthcare, and e-commerce, where large-scale data analysis is crucial. Organizations in these fields implement its features to accelerate data processing and gain a competitive advantage, turning vast amounts of information into actionable insights that drive industry-specific innovations.

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Sample Customers

Generali Hellas, Gitanjali Group, Gloucestershire Constabulary, GS Home Shopping, HealthPartners, IAG New Zealand, iJET, Invacare

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