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Alteryx vs IBM SPSS Modeler comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
8.7
IBM SPSS Statistics delivers 50% ROI by streamlining data analysis, saving time and money for organizations and universities.
Sentiment score
7.1
Alteryx users report substantial ROI, notable time and cost efficiencies, despite some regional pricing concerns.
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Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.6
IBM SPSS Statistics users experience varied customer service, generally finding it good; some appreciate prompt assistance, others rarely need support.
Sentiment score
7.2
Alteryx provides strong customer and community support, though some users note room for improvement in response times and quality.
Sentiment score
5.8
IBM SPSS Modeler customer service is mixed, with valuable support but delays, gaps, and room for improvement in niche areas.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.5
Users report mixed scalability with IBM SPSS, affected by dataset size, infrastructure, and comparisons to competitors like SAS.
Sentiment score
7.3
Alteryx scales well with large datasets, though costs and resources can challenge larger or budget-constrained implementations.
Sentiment score
6.2
IBM SPSS Modeler scales well for large data but may be costly and complex for smaller enterprises needing technical expertise.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.6
IBM SPSS Statistics is reliable, handling large datasets well, though minor issues may occur with low RAM environments.
Sentiment score
8.0
Alteryx is praised for high stability and performance, handling large data with minimal challenges and rare crashes.
Sentiment score
6.9
IBM SPSS Modeler is stable but may crash; users praise improvements yet advise careful upgrades and setup for reliability.
I didn't need to reach out to Alteryx for support because available documents usually provide enough information to resolve issues.
I have not encountered any lagging, crashing, or instability in the system during these three months of usage.
 

Room For Improvement

IBM SPSS Statistics needs improvements in visualization, pricing, interface, integration, documentation, and automation for better user experience.
Alteryx users seek better integration, user-friendliness, and pricing, alongside enhanced machine learning, visualization, and cloud capabilities.
IBM SPSS Modeler is costly with limited integrations, needs algorithm improvements, better visualization, and enhanced scalability and support.
The tool could include more native connectors, such as for global ERPs, instead of requiring additional fees for these connections.
 

Setup Cost

IBM SPSS Statistics is costly, with advanced models up to $7,000, though discounts exist for educational and developing regions.
Alteryx's high costs are offset by value and discounts, but can be prohibitive for smaller businesses.
IBM SPSS Modeler offers competitive pricing with flexible licensing, potential discounts, and free educational versions, depending on needs.
Alteryx is more cost-effective compared to Informatica licenses, offering savings.
It has a fair price when considering a larger-scale implementation.
 

Valuable Features

IBM SPSS Statistics offers a user-friendly interface, robust analysis features, and flexible data handling for comprehensive statistical projects.
Alteryx offers a user-friendly, code-free environment for data processing with powerful integration, automation, and predictive capabilities.
IBM SPSS Modeler offers advanced tools, ease of use, robust algorithms, and Python integration for efficient data analysis and visualization.
Alteryx is user-friendly and allows easy creation of workflows compared to Informatica PowerCenter.
The tool's flexibility in saving processes and using a vast amount of available memory has been extremely helpful.
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM SPSS Statistics
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Ranking in Data Science Platforms
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Data Mining (3rd)
Alteryx
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
5th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
79
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (1st), Data Preparation Tools (1st)
IBM SPSS Modeler
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
13th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Data Mining (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM SPSS Statistics is 2.7%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Alteryx is 6.8%, down from 8.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM SPSS Modeler is 2.5%, down from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Q&A Highlights

SI
Nov 02, 2020
 

Featured Reviews

Md Masudul Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Comprehensive data analysis capabilities with a user-friendly interface, providing an efficient and reliable platform for researchers and analysts
I believe that offering short-term SPSS licenses, perhaps when customer sourcing is available, could make it more affordable. These licenses shouldn't include features tailored for universities or large sales organizations. Instead, they could offer discounts or additional facilities for smaller entities to access the software. In developing countries, it would be beneficial to provide certain features to users at no cost initially, while also customizing pricing options. For example, offering basic features to the first hundred users can help them become familiar with the software and its capabilities. This approach encourages users to upgrade to higher tiers as they become more experienced and require additional functionality.
Vivek Vaibhav - PeerSpot reviewer
Has a good UI and drag-and-drop features which makes it easy to understand
There have been some issues with licensing, particularly with the increased prices. This has led some companies, including ours, to consider reducing the number of licenses or potentially discontinuing their use of Alteryx. Since most of our team members work with Alteryx, deploying workflows to clients who may not have licenses became a hurdle. Every user needed a license to run the workflows, which could pose difficulties, especially for clients who only needed occasional access for small data analyses. Unlike other software like Microsoft Power BI, which offers free trials or user licenses for basic functionality, Alteryx doesn't provide such options, potentially limiting its accessibility for occasional users. It should improve scalability.
PeterHuo - PeerSpot reviewer
Good tool for extracting data from data warehouses, creating streams, and manipulating logic to extract final data
There are performance issues. Extracting data from many combined tables can take hours and occasionally crash the server due to memory leaks. This performance problem bothers people. The performance issue seems to be related to the server. We design streams on the client and submit them to the server, which generates a large SQL statement. There are two potential bottlenecks: one in the server and another in data extraction. I'm unsure about the exact mechanics of data splitting when fetching from the database. When streams become larger, performance bottlenecks may occur in the IBM SPSS Modeler server or the database. Sometimes the server crashes and needs to be restarted to release memory on both sides. I'm not sure exactly where the problem is caused, as I focus on stream design rather than server issues. The problem could be on the IBM SPSS Modeler server and database.
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Answers from the Community

SI
Nov 2, 2020
Nov 2, 2020
There are some important differences between both products. So probably, the first question I'll ask you is "for what use case are you evaluating these products?" Of course, there are some general differences, starting with the T.C.O. and functionalities. Alteryx is a code-free and code-friendly platform that allows you to tackle the whole cycle of your data, starting on the consumption from a...
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AB
Nov 11, 2019
One of the differences is that with Alteryx you can use it as an ETL and analytics tool. Please connect with me directly if you want to know more.
MR
Nov 11, 2019
I am unfamiliar with the IBM SPSS Modeler but use KNIME and Alteryx for different projects. Alteryx is an excellent, very easy to get started with and get to results data cleansing, ETL, analytics, geospatial modeling, predictive analytics. I build reusable macros in Alteryx, use flexible inputs for what-if modeling, feed information to Power BI or Tableau. It seems price competitive against SPSS.
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
24%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
Educational Organization
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
9%
University
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM SPSS Statistics?
The software offers consistency across multiple research projects helping us with predictive analytics capabilities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM SPSS Statistics?
The cost of IBM SPSS Statistics is managed by organizations, not individual researchers. It is a very expensive produ...
What needs improvement with IBM SPSS Statistics?
IBM SPSS Statistics does not keep you close to your data like KNIME. In KNIME, at every stage, you can see the result...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
One of the differences is that with Alteryx you can use it as an ETL and analytics tool. Please connect with me direc...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
Alteryx is an extremely easy and flexible data tool, flexible in terms of drag and drop toolset and also has python, ...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
I am not familiar with IBM SPSS Modeler, therefore, I cannot compare these two products. Regarding Alteryx I can say...
What do you like most about IBM SPSS Modeler?
Compared to other tools, the product works much easier to analyze data without coding.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM SPSS Modeler?
The government has funds and a budget, it's hard to say if it's expensive or cheap. In Canada, they have a yearly bud...
What needs improvement with IBM SPSS Modeler?
There are performance issues. Extracting data from many combined tables can take hours and occasionally crash the ser...
 

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