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KNIME vs SAS Enterprise Miner comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM SPSS Statistics
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Ranking in Data Mining
3rd
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
KNIME
Ranking in Data Mining
1st
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
58
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAS Enterprise Miner
Ranking in Data Mining
7th
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
17th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Mining category, the mindshare of IBM SPSS Statistics is 14.5%, up from 12.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of KNIME is 26.3%, up from 25.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Enterprise Miner is 4.0%, down from 5.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Mining
 

Featured Reviews

AbakarAhmat - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 21, 2023
Enhancing survey analysis that provides valued insightfulness
I use it to analyze questionnaire surveys related to a product, solution, or application, such as open data services, which I provide to consumers and end-users. These surveys contain evaluation assessments, and I use SPSS to analyze the responses The most valuable feature is its robust…
Hansong Choi - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 8, 2022
A low-code platform that reduces data mining time by linking script
I manage our data analytics team for a client in the insurance industry and we use the solution for cancelation probation campaigns, ratio modeling, and automatic claim models.  The solution allows for sharing model designs and model operations with other data analysts. Other solutions such as…
HV
Aug 25, 2023
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…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"You can quickly build models because it does the work for you."
"in terms of the simplicity, I think the SPSS basic can handle it."
"The most valuable feature of IBM SPSS Statistics is all the functionality it provides. Additionally, it is simple to do the five-way analysis that you can into multidimensional setup space. It's the multidimensional space facility that is most useful."
"The SPSS interface is very accessible and user-friendly. It's really easy to get information in it. I've shared it with experts and beginners, and everyone can navigate it."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the Bayesian statistics and descriptive statistics."
"SPSS can handle whatever you throw at it, whether your data set contains 10,000, 100,000, or a million objects. It's like the heavy artillery of analytical tools."
"The most valuable feature is the user interface because you don't need to write code."
"The best part is that they have an algorithm handbook, so you can open it up and understand how it works, and if it is useful, this is very important."
"It's very convenient to write your own algorithms in KNIME. You can write it in Java script or Python transcript."
"The product is open-source and therefore free to use."
"I've never had any problems with stability."
"The solution is very easy to use"
"The most valuable is the ability to seamlessly connect operators without the need for extensive programming."
"This solution is easy to use and especially good at data preparation and wrapping."
"Usability, and organising workflows in very neat manner. Controlling workflow through variables is something amazing."
"It is possible to configure the system to effectively manage memory and space requirements."
"The most valuable feature is the decision tree creation."
"I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline."
"The technical support is very good."
"The most valuable feature is that you can use multiple algorithms for creating models and then you can compare the results between them."
"Good data management and analytics."
"he solution is scalable."
"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 solution is very good for data mining or any mining issues."
 

Cons

"IBM SPSS Statistics could improve the visual outputs where you are producing, for example, a graph for a company board of directors, or an advert."
"One of the areas that should be similar to Minitabs is the use of blogs. The Minitabs blog helps users understand the tools and gives lots of practical examples. Following the SPSS manual is cumbersome. It's a good, exhaustive manual, but it's not practical to use. With Minitabs, you can go to the blogs and find specific articles written about various components and it's very helpful. Without blogs, we find SPSS more complicated."
"There is a learning curve; it's not very steep, but there is one."
"In developing countries, it would be beneficial to provide certain features to users at no cost initially, while also customizing pricing options."
"Most of the package will give you the fixed value, or the p-value, without an explanation as to whether it it significant or not. Some beginners might need not just the results, but also some explanation for them."
"IBM SPSS Statistics does not keep you close to your data like KNIME."
"Better documentation on how to use macros."
"SPSS slows down the computer or the laptop if the data is huge; then you need a faster computer."
"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."
"The graphic features of KNIME need improvement"
"We do not have much documentation in Portuguese."
"​The data visualization part is the area most in need of improvement."
"The current UI is primarily in English. Analyzing data in local languages might present challenges or issues."
"I would prefer to have more connectivity."
"The documentation is lacking and it could be better."
"I've had some problems integrating KNIME with other solutions."
"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."
"Virtualization could be much better."
"Technical support could be improved."
"The initial setup is challenging if doing it for the first time."
"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 user interface of the solution needs improvement. It needs to be more visual."
"The visualization of the models is not very attractive, so the graphics should be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"While the pricing of the product may be higher, the accompanying service and features justify the investment."
"The price of IBM SPSS Statistics could improve."
"More affordable training for new staff members."
"It's quite expensive, but they do a special deal for universities."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"SPSS is an expensive piece of software because it's incredibly complex and has been refined over decades, but I would say it's fairly priced."
"The pricing of the modeler is high and can reduce the utility of the product for those who can not afford to adopt it."
"The price of this solution is a little bit high, which was a problem for my company."
"KNIME offers a free version"
"KNIME Business Hub is expensive for small companies."
"The client versions are mostly free, and we pay only for the KNIME server version. It's not a cheap solution."
"Scaling to the on-premises version requires a licensing fee per user that is a bit expensive in comparison to R, Python, and SAS."
"KNIME is a cheap product. I currently use KNIME's open-source version."
"The price for Knime is okay."
"KNIME is free and open source."
"While there are certain limitations in functionality, you can still utilize it efficiently free of charge."
"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
Financial Services Firm
16%
University
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Educational Organization
8%
Financial Services Firm
25%
University
12%
Educational Organization
11%
Insurance Company
7%
 

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?
While the pricing of the product may be higher, the accompanying service and features justify the investment. However...
What needs improvement with IBM SPSS Statistics?
In some cases, the product takes time to load a large dataset. They could improve this particular area.
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?
The current UI is primarily in English. Analyzing data in local languages might present challenges or issues.
What do you like most about SAS Enterprise Miner?
I like the way the product visually shows the data pipeline.
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...
What needs improvement with SAS Enterprise Miner?
The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies.
 

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SPSS Statistics
KNIME Analytics Platform
Enterprise Miner
 

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Sample Customers

LDB Group, RightShip, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Capgemini Consulting, TEAC Corporation, Ironside, nViso SA, Razorsight, Si.mobil, University Hospitals of Leicester, CROOZ Inc., GFS Fundraising Solutions, Nedbank Ltd., IDS-TILDA
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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