Altair RapidMiner vs KNIME Business Hub vs SAS Enterprise Miner comparison

Altair and Knime are both solutions in the Data Science Platforms category. Altair is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.3, while Knime is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.0. Altair holds a 5.0% mindshare in Data Science Platforms, compared to Knime’s 8.7% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Altair users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of Knime users who would recommend it.

Altair RapidMiner

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96% willing to recommend

KNIME Business Hub

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5,808 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

SAS Enterprise Miner

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805 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Altair RapidMiner is 5.0%, down from 7.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KNIME Business Hub is 8.7%, down from 11.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Enterprise Miner is 1.6%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Science Platforms Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
KNIME Business Hub	8.7%
Altair RapidMiner	5.0%
SAS Enterprise Miner	1.6%
Other	84.7%

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VictorSantos

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.

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DanieleGentile

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.

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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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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We value the collaboration and governance features because it's a comprehensive platform that covers everything from data extraction to modeling operations in the ML language. RapidMiner is competitive in the ML space."

"The most valuable feature of RapidMiner is that it is code free. It is similar to playing with Lego pieces and executing after you are finished to see the results. Additionally, it is easy to use and has interesting utilities when preparing the data. It has a utility to automatically launch a series of models and show the comparisons. When finished with the comparisons you can select the best one, and deploy it automatically."

"RapidMiner is very easy to use."

"What I like about RapidMiner is its all-in-one nature, which allows me to prepare, extract, transform, and load data within the same tool."

"The solution is very intuitive and powerful."

"The most valuable feature of RapidMiner is that it can read a large number of file formats including CSV, Excel, and in particular, SPSS."

"The data science, collaboration, and IDN are very, very strong."

"The best part of RapidMiner is efficiency."

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"The most valuable features of KNIME are its ability to convert your sub-workflow into a node. For example, the workflow has many individual native nodes that can be converted into a single node. This representation has simplified my workflow to a great extent. I can present my workflow in a very compact way."

"Valuable features include visual workflow creation, workflow variables (parameterisation), automatic caching of all intermediate data sets in the workflow, scheduling with the server."

"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."

"The solution allows for sharing model designs and model operations with other data analysts."

"It's very convenient to write your own algorithms in KNIME. You can write it in Java script or Python transcript."

"We are able to automate several functions which were done manually. I can integrate several data sets quickly and easily, to support analytics."

"I was able to apply basic algorithms through just dragging and dropping."

"The solution is very easy to use"

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"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."

"The most valuable feature is that you can use multiple algorithms for creating models and then you can compare the results between them."

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

"The technical support is very good."

"Most of the features, especially on the data analysis tool pack, are really good. The way they do clustering and output is great. You can do fairly elaborate outputs. The results, the ensembles, all of these, are fantastic."

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

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

"Good data management and analytics."

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Cons

"In the Mexican or Latin American market, it's kind of pricey."

"I would like to see more integration capabilities."

"It would be helpful to have some tutorials on communicating with Python."

"Altair RapidMiner needs updates to its examples, particularly in business and marketing areas, and to the tool itself. The user interface should be improved."

"I would appreciate improvements in automation and customization options to further streamline processes."

"The biggest problem, not from a platform process, but from an avoidance process, is when you work in a heavily regulated environment, like banking and finance. Whenever you make a decision or there is an output, you need to bill it as an avoidance to the investigator or to the bank audit team. If you made decisions within this machine learning model, you need to explain why you did so. It would better if you could explain your decision in terms of delivery. However, this is an issue with all ML platforms. Many companies are working heavily in this area to help figure out how to make it more explainable to the business team or the regulator."

"About twenty-five percent of my problems involve image processing, and I found RapidMiner lacking in this domain. While we work on OCR and similar tasks, RapidMiner hasn't been as engaged in that field as other models. Some other models also support email processing, but RapidMiner doesn't offer this feature."

"If they could include video tutorials, people would find that quite helpful."

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"There are a lot of tools in the product and it would help if they were grouped into classes where you can select a function, rather than a specific tool."

"Compared to the other data tools on the market, the user interface can be improved."

"The overall user experience feels unpolished. In particular: Data field type conversion is a real hassle, and date fields are a hassle; documentation is pretty poor; user community is average at best."

"For graphics, the interface is a little confusing. So, this is a point that could be improved."

"The license is quite expensive for us."

"For graphics, the interface is a little confusing."

"Not just for KNIME, but generally for software and analyzing data, I would welcome facilities for analyzing different sorts of scale data like Likert scales, Thurstone scales, magnitude ratio scales, and Guttman scales, which I don't use myself."

"The graphic features of KNIME need improvement"

More KNIME Business Hub cons

"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."

"Virtualization could be much better."

"The solution needs an easier interface for the user. The user experience isn't so easy for our clients."

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

"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."

"Technical support could be improved."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"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."

"The client only has to pay the licensing costs. There are not any maintenance or hidden costs in addition to the license."

"At this time, I am using the free version of Knime."

"KNIME is free and open source."

"KNIME Business Hub is expensive for small companies."

"It is free of cost. It is GNU licensed."

"The price for Knime is okay."

"KNIME desktop is free, which is great for analytics teams. Server is well priced, depending on how much support is required."

"This is an open-source solution that is free to use."

"KNIME is a cheap product. I currently use KNIME's open-source version."

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"The solution must improve its licensing models."

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

"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

Manufacturing Company

12%

University

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Financial Services Firm

12%

University

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

25%

Educational Organization

11%

Manufacturing Company

10%

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	20
Midsize Enterprise	16
Large Enterprise	29

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	7

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. I...

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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.

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What needs improvement with RapidMiner?

Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities l...

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What do you like most about KNIME?

Since KNIME is a no-code platform, it is easy to work with.

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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.

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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 ver...

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Overview

Altair RapidMiner is a leading platform for data science and machine learning, offering a user-friendly interface with powerful tools for predictive analytics. It supports integration with APIs, Python, and cloud services for streamlined workflow creation.

RapidMiner provides an efficient data science environment featuring drag-and-drop functionality, automation tools, and a wide array of algorithms, making it adaptable for novices and experts alike. Users benefit from easy data preparation and analysis alongside robust support from a vibrant community. Challenges include better onboarding and deep learning model accessibility, alongside calls for enhanced image processing and large language model integration.

What features make Altair RapidMiner stand out?

Data science tools: Facilitates machine learning and predictive analytics.
Code-optional GUI: Enables non-programmers to create workflows seamlessly.
Integration: Supports APIs, Python, and cloud services.
Drag-and-drop functionality: Simplifies workflow creation for users.
Algorithm variety: Offers diverse methods for data analysis.

What benefits and ROI should users consider when evaluating?

Efficiency: Saves time in data preparation and workflow automation.
Accessibility: Intuitive design aids beginners and experts.
Community: Access to extensions and collaborative resources.
Documentation: Comprehensive tutorials enhance learning.

Altair RapidMiner is extensively used in business and academia, facilitating tasks like predictive analytics, segmentation, and deployment. In education, it supports data science teaching and research, while in industries such as telecom, banking, and healthcare, it's used for data mining, decision trees, and market analysis.

Altair

KNIME Business Hub offers a no-code interface for data preparation and integration, making analytics and machine learning accessible. Its extensive node library allows seamless workflow execution across various data tasks.

KNIME Business Hub stands out for its user-friendly, no-code platform, promoting efficient data preparation and integration, even with Python and R. Its node library covers extensive data processes from ETL to machine learning. Community support aids users, enhancing productivity with minimal coding. However, its visualization, documentation, and interface require refinement. Larger data tasks face performance hurdles, demanding enhanced cloud connectivity and library expansions for deep learning efficiencies.

What are the most important features of KNIME Business Hub?

No-Code Interface: Simplifies data preparation without coding expertise.
Node Library: Supports diverse data tasks, including ETL and machine learning.
Python and R Integration: Seamlessly connects with popular programming languages.
Automation Capabilities: Enhances workflow productivity.
Visual Workflow Tools: Offers efficient data handling with visual aids.

What benefits and ROI can users expect from KNIME Business Hub?

Increased Productivity: Streamlined data tasks reduce development time.
Community Support: Access to extensive resources and user assistance.
Cost-Effective: Robust performance even on standard hardware.
Accessible Learning Curve: Simplicity allows easy access for educational and professional use.
Enhanced Prototyping: Ideal for decision model testing.

KNIME Business Hub finds application in data transformation, cleansing, and multi-source integration for analytics and reporting. Companies utilize it for predictive modeling, clustering, classification, machine learning, and automating workflows. Its coding-free approach suits educational and professional settings, assisting industries in data wrangling, ETLs, and prototyping decision models.

Knime

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.

SAS

Sample Customers

PayPal, Deloitte, eBay, Cisco, Miele, Volkswagen

Infocom Corporation, Dymatrix Consulting Group, Soluzione Informatiche, MMI Agency, Estanislao Training and Solutions, Vialis AG

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

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