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Altair RapidMiner vs KNIME Business Hub comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Feb 8, 2026

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Altair RapidMiner
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
8th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (4th)
KNIME Business Hub
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
60
Ranking in other categories
Data Mining (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Altair RapidMiner is 4.2%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KNIME Business Hub is 6.8%, down from 11.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
KNIME Business Hub6.8%
Altair RapidMiner4.2%
Other89.0%
Data Science Platforms
 

Q&A Highlights

AP
Consultant at World Media Group, LLC
Nov 02, 2023
 

Featured Reviews

VS
Professor at Instituto Superior de Contabilidade e Administraçao de Coimbra
Utilize intuitive CRISP model support and predictive analytics features for effective data analysis
Altair RapidMiner is appreciated for its ease of use and the CRISP data mining model it supports, covering steps like data preparation, data understanding, and business understanding. The tool’s auto model feature is excellent as it allows simulation of models to select the best one. It is useful for predictive analytics with community support for model adjustments. I also find handling complex datasets promising, although there's a need for improvement with generative AI adaptation.
DG
BI Analyst at a photography company with 11-50 employees
Enables fast project development with efficient workflow modifications and promising features while offering modularity and reusability
KNIME is simple and allows for fast project development due to its reusability. I appreciate the ability to make improvements or modifications in existing workflows. Although I have not yet used the forecasting and customer profiling features, I find them promising. Another effective feature is the ability to use GET request objects to retrieve data from websites or APIs. This makes iterative steps easy to manage. It is more elastic and modern compared to SAP Data Services, allowing node creation and regrouping components or steps for reuse in different projects.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best part of RapidMiner is efficiency."
"I've been using a lot of components from the Strategic Extension and Python Extension."
"It's helpful if you want to make informed decisions using data. We can take the information, tease out the attributes, and label everything. It's suitable for profiling and forecasting in any industry."
"The documentation for this solution is very good, where each operator is explained with how to use it."
"The most valuable feature of RapidMiner is that it can read a large number of file formats including CSV, Excel, and in particular, SPSS."
"I like not having to write all solutions from code. Being able to drag and drop controls, enables me to focus on building the best model, without needing to search for syntax errors or extra libraries."
"The most valuable features are the Binary classification and Auto Model."
"The GUI capabilities of the solution are excellent. Their Auto ML model provides for even non-coder data scientists to deploy a model."
"Usability, and organising workflows in very neat manner. Controlling workflow through variables is something amazing."
"We have been able to appreciate the considerable reduction in prototyping time."
"It allows for a user-friendly approach where you can simply drag and drop elements to create your model, which is a convenient and effective idea."
"It has allowed us to easily implement advanced analytics into various processes."
"I was able to apply basic algorithms through just dragging and dropping."
"We are able to automate several functions which were done manually. I can integrate several data sets quickly and easily, to support analytics."
"I've tried to utilize KNIME to the fullest extent possible to replace Excel."
"We leverage KNIME flexibility in order to query data from our database and manipulate them for any ad-hoc business case, before presenting results to stakeholders."
 

Cons

"I would like to see more integration capabilities."
"I would like to see all users have access to all of the deep learning models, and that they can be used easily."
"RapidMiner isn't cheap. It's a complete solution, but it's costly."
"Many things in the interface look nice, but they aren't of much use to the operator. It already has lots of variables in there."
"RapidMiner would be improved with the inclusion of more machine learning algorithms for generating time-series forecasting models."
"A great product but confusing in some way with regard to the user interface and integration with other tools."
"The server product has been getting updated and continues to be better each release. When I started using RapidMiner, it was solid but not easy to set up and upgrade."
"I would appreciate improvements in automation and customization options to further streamline processes."
"Data visualization needs improvement."
"The solution is inconvenient when it comes to wrangling data that includes multiple steps or features because each step or feature requires its own icon."
"One thing to consider is that the prebuilt nodes may not always be a perfect fit for your specific needs, although most of the time, they work quite well."
"I've had some problems integrating KNIME with other solutions."
"Occasionally, when using the GET object, there might be issues due to the velocity of the lines or the IT system of the commission."
"KNIME needs to provide more documentation and training materials, including webinars or online seminars."
"​The data visualization part is the area most in need of improvement."
"KNIME is not scalable."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"For the university, the cost of the solution is free for the students and teachers."
"Although we don't pay licensing fees because it is being used within the university, my understanding is that the cost is between $5,000 and $10,000 USD per year."
"I'm not fully aware of RapidMiner's price because we had licenses provided, but from my analysis, it's moderately priced, not too high or too low. It's worth the investment."
"I used an educational license for this solution, which is available free of charge."
"The client only has to pay the licensing costs. There are not any maintenance or hidden costs in addition to the license."
"With KNIME, you can use the desktop version free of charge as much as you like. I've yet to hit its limits. If I did, I'd have to go to the server version, and for that you have to pay. Fortunately, I don't have to at the moment."
"At this time, I am using the free version of Knime."
"For beginners, the free desktop version is very attractive, but the full server version can be more expensive. I have only used the free version and it offers a fair pricing system. I have been promoting it to others without any compensation or request from the company, simply because I am enthusiastic about it. I am not aware of the pricing for the server version, but it seems to be widely used."
"They have different versions, but I am using the open-source one."
"It is free of cost. It is GNU licensed."
"The client versions are mostly free, and we pay only for the KNIME server version. It's not a cheap solution."
"KNIME is an open-source tool, so it's free to use."
"I use the open-source version."
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Answers from the Community

AP
Consultant at World Media Group, LLC
Nov 2, 2023
Nov 2, 2023
Of those three you should consider alteryx, it saves time in ETL a lot, Alteryx is better at handling large data sets than Knime and RapidMiner. But please also consider Dataiku... Up to 3 users it's free ;o)
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TH
CTO, Founder at Actable AU
Apr 15, 2023
I'd suggest checking out the new Actable AI as well. It has a better AutoML and a lot more advanced features like Causal ML.
AltanAtabarut - PeerSpot reviewer
Solution Consulting, Growth, Analytics at Akinon
Nov 2, 2023
Of those three you should consider alteryx, it saves time in ETL a lot,  Alteryx is better at handling large data sets than Knime and RapidMiner. But please also consider Dataiku... Up to 3 users it's free ;o)
 

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
12%
University
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Educational Organization
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business20
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise29
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about RapidMiner?
RapidMiner is a no-code machine learning tool. I can install it on my local machine and work with smaller datasets. It can also connect to databases, allowing me to build models directly on the dat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RapidMiner?
I started with a trial version. We are likely to purchase a license, which may offer additional features.
What needs improvement with RapidMiner?
Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities like neural networks and deep learning. It would be beneficial if the platform co...
What do you like most about KNIME?
Since KNIME is a no-code platform, it is easy to work with.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for KNIME?
I rate the product’s pricing a seven out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive.
What needs improvement with KNIME?
I have seen the potential to interact with Python, which is currently a bit limited. I am interested in the newer version, 5.4, when it becomes available. The machine learning and profileration asp...
 

Also Known As

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KNIME Analytics Platform
 

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Sample Customers

PayPal, Deloitte, eBay, Cisco, Miele, Volkswagen
Infocom Corporation, Dymatrix Consulting Group, Soluzione Informatiche, MMI Agency, Estanislao Training and Solutions, Vialis AG
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