SAS Access vs SSIS comparison

SAS and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. SAS is ranked #57, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. SAS holds a 0.3% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 8.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

SAS Access

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100% willing to recommend

SSIS

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12,034 Comparison Views

80% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between SAS Access and SSIS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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SAS Access vs. SSIS

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Access

Ranking in Data Integration

57th

Average Rating

9.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

4th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SAS Access is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 8.6%, down from 9.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration

Featured Reviews

Robert Heck

Co Owner at Hecht und Heck GmbH

The solution is stable, scalable, and flexible

I rate the solution eight out of ten. The number of people required to maintain the solution is dependent on the other applications running. The solution in itself does not require a lot of maintenance. The solution is flexible and I recommend it when you have more complex applications with special requirements.

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Sakiru Dosumu

Head, Development Chapter (DevOps) at First Bank of Nigeria Ltd.

Its ability to transform and transport data is extremely valuable

he ability of SSIS to transform and transport data is extremely valuable to me. It allows for intelligent extraction and manipulation of data during the process. Improved error handling would enhance ETL processes further. I haven't directly utilized the data flow components but they seem capable of supporting complex data integration needs.

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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 most valuable aspect of the solution is the ease of access to the data in those databases."

"The most valuable feature is you have native access to the external databases."

"The most valuable part of SAS/ACCESS is what it is made for: connecting to remote systems that are not part of your physical SAS environment."

"Built in reports show package execution and messages. Logging can also be customized so only what is needed is logged. There is also an excellent logging replacement called BiXpress that provides both historical and real-time monitoring which is more efficient and much more robust than the built-in logging capabilities. And none of this requires custom coding to make it useful unlike many other ETL tools."

"The debugging capabilities are great, particularly during data flow execution. You can look into the data and see what's going on in the pipeline."

"The most valuable features of SSIS are that it works with the query language and it can import data from different sources."

"It is easy to set up. The deployment is also very quick."

"The UI is very user-friendly."

"The most valuable features of this solution are the fast insert and fuzzy logic matching."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is performance."

"It has the ability to be deployed into the cloud through Data Factory, and run completely as a software as a service in the cloud."

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Cons

"The solution can provide access to the newer databases that come out sooner."

"The pricing model needs to be reconsidered and adjusted."

"I can't really recall any missing feature or general improvement that is needed. We don't really add too many new kinds of databases and therefore our needs are already met."

"SSIS should be made a little bit more intuitive and user-friendly because it needs an expert-level person to work on it."

"We've had issues in terms of the amount of data that is transferred when we are scheduling."

"In terms of its performance, it could be better. That could be something that would be easy and welcomed as an upgrade."

"It should have other programming languages supported as well from a scripting perspective. Currently, only C# and VB.NET are supported, which limits it to .NET. It should have Java support as well."

"The performance of this solution is not as good as other tools in the market."

"Performance could be better."

"I would like to see better technical documentation because many times information is missing."

"The interface could use improvement, as well as the administrative tools. Jobs fail from time to time for different reasons. It's not a problem with Microsoft, or SSIS itself. The problems are external, but to find the problems and analyze them it takes too much time."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing and licensing are expensive."

"The pricing model is complex and is based on modular packages as well as the size of the applicable environment."

"It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."

"Depending on the arrangement that a certain company has with Microsoft, it may supply the permanent license that is included in the SQL server license, or it may be a time-bound license if it is a partner license or other enterprise license."

"This solution is a free of charge addition to our SQL licence. However, the only way this tool can be utilized is as a feature of the SQL licence, which may make it unattractive to organizations who don't wish to purchase the wider-ranging licence."

"SSIS is a cheaper option compared to the cost of other ETL tools."

"SSIS is fairly well-priced - I would rate it at four out of five."

"t's incredibly cost effective, easy to learn the basics quickly (although like all ETL tools requires the traditional learning curve to get good at) and has an immense user base."

"SSIS' licensing is a little high, but it gives good value for money."

"The solution is available at a lesser price than that of Informatica."

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Comparison Review

it_user90069

BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 20, 2014

Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities

Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

24%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

17%

Computer Software Company

12%

Government

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?

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The product's deployment phase is easy.

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The solution comes free of cost.

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Comparisons

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Also Known As

SAS/Access

SQL Server Integration Services

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Overview

SAS/ACCESS is an out-of-the-box solution for integrating SAS and third-party databases. You can read, write and update data regardless of the database or platform. Because the data appears native to SAS, there is no need to learn Structured Query Language (SQL) or any other database-specific query languages.

SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

Sample Customers

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1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo

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