SAS Business Intelligence vs Microsoft Power BI Desktop Comparison

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SAS Business Intelligence

Business Intelligence Software

4.4 252 user ratings

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81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Microsoft Power BI Desktop

Business Intelligence Software

4.8 25 user ratings

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Zoho Analytics (Zoho Reports)

Business Intelligence Software

4 1,155 user ratings

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Overview

Description	SAS Business Intelligence helps to bring all the powerful insights related to the user’s business within their fingertips. The software helps users to seamlessly integrate and discover data on their own. They can create and share interactive reports with SAS Business Intelligence. This application offers easy-to-use analytics to its users. It also enables them to monitor the key metrics related to their business and take the necessary steps in case anything goes wrong. The compelling visuals provided by the software help users to quickly understand what the reports have to say. The software allows users to find the metrics that matter the most. SAS Business Analytics also helps users to expand their analytics culture. The software lets users enjoy the freedom of self-service data protection. It provides all the basic capabilities needed for data mashup, access, filtering and transformation with its BI tools. By using the software, users can create narratives and storyboards with ease and have meaningful conversations with their clients. Read more	Microsoft Power BI Desktop enables you to develop deep, actionable insights for a broad range of scenarios. Save time and make data prep easier with data modeling tools. Reclaim hours in your day using the self-service Power Query experience familiar to millions of Excel users. Dig deeper into data and find patterns you may have otherwise missed that lead to actionable insights. Use features like quick measures, grouping, forecasting, and clustering. Explore your data, automatically find patterns, understand what your data means, and predict future outcomes to drive business results. Read more	Zoho Analytics (formerly, Zoho Reports) is a self-service business intelligence and analytics platform that helps you easily analyze your business data, and create insightful reports and dashboards for informed decision making. Transform huge amounts of raw data into actionable reports and dashboards. Zoho Analytics has deep expertise in catering to SMBs' BI and analytical requirements and, moreover, delivers them at an attractive price point. Get a powerful BI, reporting and analytics tool in your own brand name embedded within your own product, application, portal, or website. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $24.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 92% Reviews 83% Momentum 60% Popularity 62%	81% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 80% Reviews 75% Momentum 61% Popularity 64%	92% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 92% Reviews 94% Momentum 65% Popularity 78%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 7 Highly Rated	Not Available	# 3 Highly Rated # 1 Fastest Growing

Features

Total Features	7 Features	5 Features	8 Features
Common Features for All	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 4 More - Show Less	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 2 More - Show Less	Ad hoc Analysis A statistical model, analytical report or any other type of data summary particularly designed to answer a single, specific business question. Ad hoc Query Helps in answering a query as and when it arises Ad hoc Reports Creates impromptu reports as and when the occasion requires Benchmarking Setting up standards and targets for your team and team members, so that they are performing at their best Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Data Analysis Helps in analyzing stored raw data and converting them into useful reports Key Performance Indicators Evaluating and measuring the performance of the business which will help you make informed decisions and correcting past mistakes Profitability Analysis Forecasting the profitability of any particular proposal or optimizing the profitability of an existing project Strategic Planning Defining future strategy or direction based on well-detailed reports and forecasts. Trend Indicators Helps you in understanding the present situation and where your business is heading so that you can make decisions accordingly. + 5 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Not available	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows	Not available	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android Mobile - iOS Installed - Windows
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	Not available	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available		Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.4/5 252 user ratings	4.8/5 25 user ratings	4/5 1,155 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 48.4% Very Good 46.4% Average 4.4% Poor 0.4% Terrible 0.4%	Excellent 88% Very Good 8% Average 4% Poor 0% Terrible 0%	Excellent 32.8% Very Good 46.5% Average 14.7% Poor 4.1% Terrible 1.9%
User Sentiments	Powerful Analytics, Data Visualization capabilities, Extensive Statistical features, Comprehensive Reporting High Cost, Steep Learning Curve, Outdated User Interface, Complex coding	Not Available	Ease of Use, Extensive Integrations, Customizable Reports, Comprehensive Dashboards Limited Data Visualization Options, Steep Learning Curve, Inadequate Data Transformation Capabilities, Occasional Performance Issues
Review Summary	SAS Business Intelligence is praised for its powerful analytics capabilities, user-friendly interface, and ability to handle large datasets. Users appreciate the ease of creating reports and dashboards, the drag-and-drop functionality, and seamless integration with various data sources. However, some find the learning curve steep, especially for those not well-versed in statistical concepts, and the cost can be prohibitive. Additionally, the software's dated user interface and occasional slow processing times are drawbacks.	Not Available	Zoho Analytics is a business intelligence and analytics platform that's praised for its user-friendly interface, comprehensive data visualization capabilities, and robust reporting functionality. It's often lauded for its affordability, ease of customization, and excellent customer support. However, some users have expressed concerns about its limited data integration options and occasional performance issues. Overall, Zoho Analytics is generally well-received by users who appreciate its user-friendly design, data visualization capabilities, and reporting functionality, but some find its data integration options lacking and performance inconsistent.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever plan.	Free Trial Available Starts at $24.00. Offers Free-forever plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	SAS Business Intelligence Custom	Microsoft Power BI Desktop Free	Basic $24.00 $30.00 per month Standard $48.00 $60.00 per month Premium $115.00 $145.00 per month Enterprise $455.00 $575.00 per month Personal (On-premise) Free Professional (On-premise) $30.00 $30.00 per user / month
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