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Anaconda Platform vs SAS Enterprise Miner comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 22, 2026

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Categories and Ranking

Anaconda Platform
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAS Enterprise Miner
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
21st
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Data Mining (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Anaconda Platform is 2.0%, down from 2.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAS Enterprise Miner is 2.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Anaconda Business2.0%
SAS Enterprise Miner2.1%
Other95.9%
Data Science Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2775498 - PeerSpot reviewer
tester at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Isolate environments and switch package versions efficiently for smoother testing workflows
Overall, it works well, but there are a few things that could be better. Sometimes the environment creation or package installation feels a bit slow, especially with bigger libraries. Another thing I would appreciate is a cleaner, more intuitive interface for managing environments. It works, but a smoother UI could make the workflow faster. It would also be nice to have clearer error messages when something fails, so it is easier to understand what went wrong without digging too much. The documentation could be a bit clearer, especially for troubleshooting specific errors or setup issues. Sometimes I need to search extensively to find the exact steps. Also, having quicker or more detailed support responses would help when something unexpected comes up. These are not major problems, but improving them would definitely make the overall experience smoother. One small improvement I would add is smoother integration with IDEs. It works fine right now, but having even tighter or more automated syncing with tools such as VS Code or PyCharm would make the workflow faster. Perhaps also a few more built-in examples or quick-start guides for common setups would be helpful. Nothing major, just things that would make the experience even more user-friendly.
reviewer1352853 - PeerSpot reviewer
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…

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 feature is the Jupyter notebook that allows us to write the Python code, compile it on the fly, and then look at the results."
"The best part of Anaconda is the media distribution that comes as part of it. It gets us started very quickly."
"It's one of the best tools available out there."
"This is a good tool that is quick to deploy with and pretty easy to use."
"The notebook feature is an improvement over RStudio."
"It provides a unified platform where you can install Jupyter, Python Spider, and other related tools without needing separate installations."
"The Python libraries are all readily available and there is no need to install anything separately."
"Anaconda Business has impacted my organization positively by centering all that we need in a unique tool."
"I found the ease of use of the solution the most valuable."
"The data processing of the solution is very good, easy to use, both for enterprise and personal use."
"It enables statistical modeling of data using Base SAS (another product from the same vendor) as the backbone."
"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 able to handle quite large amounts of data beautifully."
"Overall it is a good solution."
"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 technical support is very good."
 

Cons

"When you install Anaconda for the first time, it's really difficult to update it."
"A lot of people and companies are investing in creating automated data cleaning and processing environments. Anaconda is a bit behind in that area."
"One thing that hurts the product is that the company is not doing more to advertise it as a solution and make it more well known that I have seen."
"The solution would benefit from offering more automation."
"Interaction and speed can be improved."
"Anaconda Business could be improved because currently, if a package is not added to the curated repository, our teams may wait hours or days for security license validation."
"There is room for improvement, especially regarding deployment. The process could be streamlined as the number of actions needed to deploy is quite large compared to other tools."
"One feature that I would like to see is being able to use a different language in a different cell, which would allow me to mix R and Python together."
"The visualization of the models is not very attractive, so the graphics should be improved."
"The product must provide better integration with cloud-native technologies."
"The license is really expensive. This solution is for large corporations because not everybody can afford it."
"The ease of use can be improved. When you are new it seems a bit complex."
"Price of the product"
"The stability isn't perfect. We have issues with accuracy in some AI forecasting areas, and the accuracy is not as good as the clients need it to be."
"The initial setup is challenging if doing it for the first time."
"Plus it is prohibitively expensive and is not available with perpetual licensing."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Anaconda is free to use, but in terms of hardware costs, you might need heavy GPUs to run CUDA and other demanding tasks."
"The product is open-source and free to use."
"The licensing costs for Anaconda are reasonable."
"My company uses the free version of the tool. There is also a paid version of the tool available."
"The tool is open-source."
"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
16%
University
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Construction Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise7
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Anaconda?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that it is a little costly, but it is useful.
What needs improvement with Anaconda?
Anaconda Business could be improved by being more integrated with new CLI tools like Cloud Code or Codex.
What is your primary use case for Anaconda?
I use Anaconda Business day-to-day, with the main tool being Jupyter Notebook, which I have on my computer for cleaning and extracting data. I extract data from Excel using Anaconda Business and cl...
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Sample Customers

General Motors, Boeing, Shell, PepsiCo, Panasonic, Goldman Sachs, American Express, SAP, Hewlett-Packard Enterprise
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