SAS Data Integration Server vs SSIS comparison

SAS and Microsoft are both solutions in the Data Integration category. SAS is ranked #39 with an average rating of 7.0, while Microsoft is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7. SAS holds a 0.8% mindshare in DI, compared to Microsoft’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

SAS Data Integration Server

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83% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

SAS Data Integration Server

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 19, 2024

SSIS and SAS Data Integration Server are key competitors in the data integration field. SAS Data Integration Server has a competitive advantage with its advanced analytics features, providing comprehensive data management solutions.

Features: SSIS offers integration efficiency within the Microsoft ecosystem, ease of use, and broad compatibility with various data sources. SAS Data Integration Server provides robust data transformation capabilities, scalability, and integration of advanced analytics.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SSIS supports seamless deployment in Microsoft environments and has a supportive community alongside Microsoft’s dependable support. SAS Data Integration Server, though having a steeper learning curve, offers robust support catering to complex data environments, excelling in handling intricate data tasks once deployed.

Pricing and ROI: SSIS is notable for its lower initial setup cost, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious companies, achieving reasonable ROI with integration efficiency. SAS Data Integration Server requires higher investment but delivers significant ROI through superior data processing and analytics capabilities.

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Data Integration Server

Ranking in Data Integration

39th

Average Rating

7.2

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

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 Data Integration Server is 0.8%, up from 0.5% 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 Data Integration Server	0.8%
Other	95.6%

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reviewer2937544

Works at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Offloads processes on the server side but needs better installation syntax

One area for improvement is the installation process. Another point could be the syntax, as it sometimes involves using syntax names that are not intuitive. For example, to calculate the difference between two dates, the general syntax in SAS is called the data difference or data net function. However, another name is used, such as NF and INK. Without knowledge of SAS programming, it becomes unclear what these functions mean. It is not good to define function names this way.

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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 solution is very stable."

"A key feature allows us to enhance job performance by offloading processing to the server side, rather than processing on the server itself."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its amazing capabilities in regard to data handling."

"A key feature allows us to enhance job performance by offloading processing to the server side, rather than processing on the server itself."

"The solution offers very good data manipulation and loading."

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

"The performance is good."

"We like that this solution includes a developer edition, free of charge, to allow for training."

"This solution is easy to implement, has a wide variety of connectors, has support for Visual Basic, and supports the C language."

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

"Like most Microsoft products, SSIS is user-friendly and easy to use."

"The UI is very user-friendly."

"The solution is stable."

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Cons

"The initial setup of SAS Data Integration Server was complex."

"The transform tool has limited access. They should make it more flexible."

"The initial setup had issues, and even after using it for about one year, it was still not fixed."

"One area for improvement is the installation process."

"So I would like to see improved integration with other software."

"Involving a data lake or data engineering aspects would be useful. While it is there, we need more features included."

"There was also not enough instructions from Microsoft in regards to this application or this technology, which can easily be improved upon."

"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."

"SSIS can improve in handling different data sources like Salesforce connectivity, Oracle Cloud's connectivity, etc."

"I come from a coding background and this tool is graphically based. Sometimes I think it's cumbersome to do mapping graphically. If there was a way to provide a simple script, it would be helpful and make it easier to use."

"The performance of SSIS could improve when comparing it to Oracle Database."

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

"We have a stability problem because when something works, it works one time. The next time, it doesn't work."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is an expensive program."

"The solution comes free of cost."

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

"The solution is economical. You don't have to worry about the pricing as long as you're installing both services on the same server."

"Based on my experience and understanding, Talend comes out to be a little bit expensive as compared to SSIS. The average cost of having Talend with Talend Management Console is around 72K per region, which is much higher than SSIS. SSIS works very well with Microsoft technologies, and if you have Microsoft technologies, it is not really expensive to have SSIS. If you have SQL Server, SSIS is free."

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

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

"If you don't want to pay a lot of money, you can go for SSIS, as its open-source version is available. When it comes to licensing, SSIS can be expensive."

"This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."

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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

26%

Computer Software Company

Healthcare Company

Manufacturing Company

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

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SAS Data Integration Server?

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What is your primary use case for SAS Data Integration Server?

I am involved in the ETR job. My role is focused on executing the ETR job.

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What advice do you have for others considering SAS Data Integration Server?

I use it without further details. For example, if I use SAS to connect to a NetEazt database or purchase a shared asset to ODBC, I can connect to any database with ODBC connection support. The over...

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Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?

SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free compo...

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What do you like most about SSIS?

The product's deployment phase is easy.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?

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 Enterprise Data Integration Server, Enterprise Data Integration Server

SQL Server Integration Services

Overview

SAS Data Integration Server is a powerful, configurable and comprehensive solution that can meet a wide variety of data integration requirements, from small tactical projects to strategic business initiatives. It can access virtually all data sources, support data warehousing, migration, synchronization, federation and provisioning initiatives. It can support both batch-oriented and real-time master data management solutions. It can create reusable data integration services in support of service-oriented architectures and data governance and extract, cleanse, transform, conform, aggregate, load and manage data.

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.

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