SAS Access vs SSIS comparison

SAS and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. SAS is ranked #58, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7. SAS holds a 0.7% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 3.6% 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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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SAS Access and SSIS compete in the data integration space. SAS Access is favored for features, while SSIS is appealing for its comprehensive and integrated capabilities.

Features: SAS Access offers strong data integration capabilities, leveraging its strength in analytics and statistical modeling. It efficiently supports connectivity with a wide range of databases. SSIS provides seamless integration within Microsoft's ecosystem, offering robust ETL operations and extensive data transformation tools. It is a preferred choice for businesses using Microsoft's suite.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAS Access offers straightforward deployment with strong customer service support. SSIS benefits from Microsoft's extensive support network, with ample documentation and community resources. Deployment is facilitated by its integration with Windows environments, making it convenient for firms using Microsoft technologies.

Pricing and ROI: SAS Access typically incurs a higher upfront investment due to its analytical capabilities and compatibility. It offers significant ROI for companies relying on statistical work. SSIS is often more cost-effective for organizations already using SQL Server, with lower setup costs and faster ROI for those needing reliable ETL management.

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Access

Ranking in Data Integration

58th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SSIS

Ranking in Data Integration

1st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of SAS Access is 0.7%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SSIS is 3.6%, down from 7.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SSIS	3.6%
SAS Access	0.7%
Other	95.7%

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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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Chris Farris

Manager, Data Operations at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees

User-friendly interface facilitates efficient data migration and reduces operational overhead

Its usability and ease of use are standout features. It is really easy to use - almost too easy at times. Users don't have to be experts to use their tool set and utilize the clicking mechanisms, drop down boxes, and other features to build a package and run it. The configuration is very easy and the system is very stable. I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it. Very little maintenance is required on my side. While you need to keep the product up to date, the maintenance requirements are minimal. SSIS integrates with all Microsoft tools seamlessly. We have used it against Oracle, DB2 and SQL. It integrates and can move data around from any data platforms, making it very diverse in that standpoint. It is a very robust tool that can work with many data sources, and its main strength is that it is extremely easy to use.

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

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

"With this solution, there is the potential to expand, so that you can immediately write code onto the SQL server."

"Compatibility with the rest of Microsoft BI stack"

"The solution is stable."

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

"The solution is easy to use and developer friendly."

"It is easy to set up the solution."

"You can get data from any data source with SSIS and dump it to any outside source. It is helpful. Getting, extracting, converting, and dumping data doesn't require much effort because we can do everything in the user interface. You drag and drop, then give the required input. It's intuitive."

"It's already very user-friendly and has a good dashboard."

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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."

"We have issues with SSIS connectors while extracting data from Excel sources."

"Sometimes we need to connect to AWS to get additional data sources, so we have to install some external LAN and not a regular RDBMS. We need external tools to connect. It would be great if SSIS included these tools. I'd also like some additional features for row indexing and data conversion."

"We'd like more integration capabilities."

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

"SSIS sometimes hangs, and there are some problems with servers going down after they've been patched."

"It's a legacy tool, that is nearing the end of its useful life."

"The debugging could be improved because when it came to solving the errors that I've experienced in the past, I've had to look at the documentation for more information."

"There's no support for it at all. If you haven't undergone the qualifications, you wouldn't even know you should phone someone."

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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."

"My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."

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

"It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."

"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."

"All of my clients have this product included as part of their Microsoft license."

"I'm not involved in licensing details, but SSIS provides value to our organization by simplifying data management tasks."

"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."

"The solution comes free of cost."

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Comparison Review

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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

18%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Computer Software Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	27
Midsize Enterprise	19
Large Enterprise	57

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The product's deployment phase is easy.

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Pricing is pretty reasonable, so I would rate it at a 5. However, it could be a bit cheaper.

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Also Known As

SAS/Access

SQL Server Integration Services

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.

SAS

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.

Microsoft

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