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SAS Visual Analytics pros and cons

Vendor: SAS
4.1 out of 5

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PROS

SAS Visual Analytics allows users from non-technical backgrounds to derive valuable insights from data.
It handles big data quickly and integrates predefined statistical methods for improved data evaluation.
Users appreciate the stability, reliability, and scalability of SAS Visual Analytics.
The integration of various data sources and advanced technologies like machine learning enhances quality assurance.
SAS Visual Analytics is praised for its ease of use and advanced data visualization capabilities, enabling interactive reporting for those without a statistical background.

CONS

SAS Visual Analytics often crashes and struggles to handle datasets around 20 to 30 GB despite meeting software specifications.
The installation process is complex, demanding significant effort for preliminary setup and deployment.
Licensing is expensive, making it challenging to roll out SAS Visual Analytics widely across an organization.
SAS Visual Analytics has scalability issues that affect performance based on data volume and the number of users.
Integration and connectivity with other data sources and tools are limited, with many sought-after features missing.
 

SAS Visual Analytics Pros review quotes

Namanjbaraiya Baru - PeerSpot reviewer
Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.
Jun 17, 2026
After implementing SAS Visual Analytics, we have generated a new way to generate revenue by providing live data visuals to our clients and making our team aware of data in real time, which has had a significant positive impact.
AN
Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Mar 31, 2025
I would rate the overall solution a ten out of ten.
Adbul Samad Gabru - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analyst at Look Alive Investment Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 23, 2024
It is a very stable solution.
Learn what your peers think about SAS Visual Analytics. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: May 2026.
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HV
Executive Head of analytics at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 10, 2024
The visualization capabilities and the email functionality are most beneficial.
reviewer2310576 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oversight at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 3, 2024
The most solution's notable aspect, in my view, is the ability to integrate various data sources and harness advanced technologies such as machine learning and artificial intelligence. This helps with quality assurance processes.
Renato Vazamin - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at B3
May 27, 2022
I believe that the possibilities for exploring data and formulating visual results are quite good because it allows the business analyst to have different perspectives on the data.
Danna Nemeth - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 22, 2024
The tool's most valuable features are its ease of use and advanced data visualization capabilities.
reviewer1150323 - PeerSpot reviewer
Committee Member at a government with 10,001+ employees
Apr 25, 2024
I like SAS Visual Analytics for its ability to provide an initial understanding of data through exploration, even before deep analytics.
NR
Project Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
Jul 7, 2023
The flexibility of the configuration is valuable to me.
AN
Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Jun 6, 2022
The product is stable, reliable, and scalable.
 

SAS Visual Analytics Cons review quotes

Namanjbaraiya Baru - PeerSpot reviewer
Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.
Jun 17, 2026
SAS Visual Analytics offers many options, and new users unfamiliar with SAS might face some difficulties.
AN
Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Mar 31, 2025
In terms of configuration, I would like to see AI capabilities since many applications are now integrating AI.
Adbul Samad Gabru - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Analyst at Look Alive Investment Pvt. Ltd.
Jul 23, 2024
There are certain shortcomings in the tool's support services, making it an area where improvements are required.
Learn what your peers think about SAS Visual Analytics. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: May 2026.
900,644 professionals have used our research since 2012.
HV
Executive Head of analytics at a retailer with 5,001-10,000 employees
Oct 10, 2024
Some capabilities are missing compared to Power BI, especially when working with spreadsheet types.
reviewer2310576 - PeerSpot reviewer
Oversight at a government with 1,001-5,000 employees
Jan 3, 2024
The product is expensive and needs the integration of more languages.
Renato Vazamin - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director at B3
May 27, 2022
There is room for improvement in anti-money laundering prevention and operation monitoring, as well as operation monitoring surveillance.
Danna Nemeth - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Architect at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
Aug 22, 2024
The integration aspects of the solution could be improved.
reviewer1150323 - PeerSpot reviewer
Committee Member at a government with 10,001+ employees
Apr 25, 2024
SAS Visual Analytics could improve by making it more accessible for users outside the organization.
NR
Project Manager at a government with 10,001+ employees
Jul 7, 2023
The solution should improve its graphics.
AN
Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Jun 6, 2022
The reason we haven't rolled it out across the board is due to the fact that the licensing is so expensive.