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Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio vs SAS Enterprise Miner comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

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

Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure Machine Lea...
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
5th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
61
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (3rd)
SAS Enterprise Miner
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
18th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Data Mining (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is 5.2%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Enterprise Miner is 0.8%, down from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Takayuki Umehara - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined workflows with drag and drop convenience but needs enhancements in AI
I use Machine Learning Studio for system reselling and integration Machine Learning Studio is easy to use, with a significant feature being the drag and drop interface that enhances workflow without any complaints. It provides a return on investment and cost savings, proving beneficial for…
reviewer1352853 - PeerSpot reviewer
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

"Overall, I rate Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio a seven out of ten."
"The drag-and-drop interface of Azure Machine Learning Studio has greatly improved my workflow."
"The interface is very intuitive."
"It's a great option if you are fairly new and don't want to write too much code."
"The AutoML is helpful when you're starting to explore the problem that you're trying to solve."
"Azure Machine Learning Studio provides a platform to integrate with large language models."
"The solution is really scalable."
"The visualizations are great. It makes it very easy to understand which model is working and why."
"The technical support is very good."
"Good data management and analytics."
"The setup is straightforward. Deployment doesn't take more than 30 minutes."
"The most valuable feature is the decision tree creation."
"The most valuable feature is that you can use multiple algorithms for creating models and then you can compare the results between them."
"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 solution is very good for data mining or any mining issues."
"he solution is scalable."
 

Cons

"This solution could be improved if they could integrate the data pipeline scheduling part for their interface."
"The AutoML feature is very basic and they should improve it by using a more robust algorithm."
"The regulatory requirements of the product need improvement."
"I rate the support from Microsoft as five out of ten. It could be improved."
"The platform's integration feature could be better."
"The price could be improved."
"The data cleaning functionality is something that could be better and needs to be improved."
"The solution should be more customizable. There should be more algorithms."
"The solution is much more complex than other options."
"Technical support could be improved."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The initial setup is challenging if doing it for the first time."
"The ease of use can be improved. When you are new it seems a bit complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution operates on a pay-per-use model."
"On a scale from one to ten, with ten being overpriced, I would rate the price of this solution at six."
"I would rate the pricing an eight out of ten, with ten being very expensive. Not very expensive, not very cheap."
"Last year, we paid 60,000 for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio in our department."
"We pay only the Azure costs for what we use, which involves some subscription costs. But essentially, you pay for what you use. There are no extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The pricing for Microsoft products can be complex due to changes and being cloud-based, so it's not straightforward. I've been familiar with it for years, but sometimes details about product licenses and distribution can be unclear. For Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio specifically, I would rate the price a six out of ten."
"The solution cost is high."
"I rate the product price as a nine on a scale of one to ten, where ten means it is very expensive."
"The solution must improve its licensing models."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
26%
University
12%
Educational Organization
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which do you prefer - Databricks or Azure Machine Learning Studio?
Databricks gives you the option of working with several different languages, such as SQL, R, Scala, Apache Spark, or Python. It offers many different cluster choices and excellent integration with ...
What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio?
The learning curve is very low. Operationalizing the model is also very easy within the Azure ecosystem.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio?
Pricing is considered to be top-segment and should be improved. I rate the pricing as three or four on a scale of one to ten in terms of affordability.
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 subset of the functionality available according to our license. I rate the pric...
What needs improvement with SAS Enterprise Miner?
The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies.
 

Also Known As

Azure Machine Learning, MS Azure Machine Learning Studio
Enterprise Miner
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Walgreens Boots Alliance, Schneider Electric, BP
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