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 4.4% mindshare in Data Science Platforms, compared to Knime’s 7.5% 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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5,923 Comparison Views

94% willing to recommend

SAS Enterprise Miner

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914 Comparison Views

93% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Altair RapidMiner is 4.4%, down from 7.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KNIME Business Hub is 7.5%, down from 11.4% 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	7.5%
Altair RapidMiner	4.4%
SAS Enterprise Miner	1.6%
Other	86.5%

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Featured Reviews

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

"The GUI capabilities of the solution are excellent. Their Auto ML model provides for even non-coder data scientists to deploy a model."

"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."

"It is easy to use and has a huge community that I can rely on for help. Moreover, it is interactive."

"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 data stored there. RapidMiner offers a wider range of operators than other tools like Dataiku, making it a better option for my needs."

"The most valuable features are the Binary classification and Auto Model."

"The documentation for this solution is very good, where each operator is explained with how to use it."

"I've been using a lot of components from the Strategic Extension and Python Extension."

"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."

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"It offers a node-based data integration and processing system connected through a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface. This makes it an excellent choice for data analytics and engineering tasks."

"Key features include: very easy-to-use visual interface; Help functions and clear explanations of the functionalities and the used algorithms; Data Wrangling and data manipulation functionalities are certainly sufficient, as well as the looping possibilities which help you to automate parts of the analysis."

"This solution is easy to use and it can be used to create any kind of model."

"The most valuable feature is the data wrangling, which is what I mainly use it for."

"From a user-friendliness perspective, it's a great tool."

"It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution."

"Overall KNIME serves its purpose and does a good job."

"It's a coding-less opportunity to use AI. This is the major value for me."

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"The technical support is very good."

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

"Good data management and analytics."

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

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

"he solution is scalable."

"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 the decision tree creation."

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Cons

"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."

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

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

"Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities like neural networks and deep learning."

"I would like to see all users have access to all of the deep learning models, and that they can be used easily."

"The price of this solution should be improved."

"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."

"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."

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"Sometimes, we needed more space to handle larger operations, especially since our machines had limited space and memory due to Kubernetes clusters."

"I would like to see better web scraping because every time I tried, it was not up to par, although you can use Python script."

"The ability to handle large amounts of data and performance in processing need to be improved."

"One area that could be improved is increasing awareness and adoption of KNIME among organizations. Despite its capabilities, it is not as well-known as other tools. The advertising and marketing efforts to reach out to companies and universities have not been very successful."

"In the last update, KNIME started hiding a lot of the nodes. It doesn't mean hiding, but you need to know what you're looking for. Before that, you had just a tree that you could click, and you could get an overview of what kind of nodes do I have. Right now, it's like you need to know which node you need, and then you can start typing, but it's actually more difficult to find them."

"The documentation is lacking and it could be better."

"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 would like it to have data visualitation capabilities. Today I'm still creating my own data visualtions tools to present my reports."

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"Technical support could be improved."

"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 solution is much more complex than other options."

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

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

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

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

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I used an educational license for this solution, which is available free of charge."

"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."

"For the university, the cost of the solution is free for the students and teachers."

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

"It's an open-source solution."

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

"The price for Knime is okay."

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

"KNIME Business Hub is expensive for small companies."

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

"KNIME is free and open source."

"I use the open-source version."

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"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."

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

"The solution must improve its licensing models."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

11%

University

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

12%

University

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

21%

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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Comparisons

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Compared 5% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 12% of the time

Databricks vs SAS Enterprise Miner

Compared 7% of the time

SAS Visual Analytics vs SAS Enterprise Miner

Compared 7% of the time

IBM SPSS Modeler vs SAS Enterprise Miner

Compared 6% of the time

Weka vs SAS Enterprise Miner

Compared 6% 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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