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SAS Institute Inc.

Base SAS

Composite Score

7.7 /10

CX Score

7.9 /10

29 Reviews Write a Review

What is Base SAS?

Base SAS Software delivers flexible, extensible 4GL and web-based interface for data access, transformation, and reporting. Based on an open, cross-platform architecture, Base SAS is hardware-agile and integrates into any computing infrastructure, enabling you to unify computing efforts and get a single view of your data. From small data issues to large complex data problems, programmers can read, format, analyze and report on data quickly, regardless of format.

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Awards & Recognition

Base SAS won the following awards in the Analytical Data Store category

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2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2024

6 Top Rated Capabilities

4 Top Rated Features

2024

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023

6 Top Rated Capabilities

6 Top Rated Features

2023

3 Top Rated Capabilities

2 Top Rated Features

2022

Base SAS Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

87 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Base SAS?

0% Negative

2% Neutral

98% Positive

Pros

Respectful
Acts with Integrity
Reliable
Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Analytics and Reporting

Analytics and Data Science Tools

Data Security

Metadata Management

Data Management

Data Visualization

Data Integration

Real Time Capabilities

Distributed Processing

Platform Administration

Workload Management and Monitoring

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 82

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support

Base SAS Reviews

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Consulting
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

Base SAS is a Perfect IT Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Hemanshi M.

Role: Consultant
Industry: Banking
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jun 2023

Thorough training material!

Likeliness to Recommend

8 /10

What differentiates Base SAS from other similar products?

Base SAS stands out from other similar products due to its robust data processing capabilities, comprehensive statistical procedures, versatility in handling various data formats, and its established reputation in the industry.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

The versatility of Base SAS and its wide range of statistical procedures.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Limited user-friendly interface.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Here are a few recommendations for someone considering Base SAS: 1) Invest in training: Base SAS can have a steep learning curve, so investing in training or self-study resources can help you fully leverage its capabilities. Familiarize yourself with SAS programming and the various procedures to maximize your proficiency. 2) Join the SAS community: Engage with the SAS user community through forums, online communities, and user groups. This will provide valuable insights, tips, and support from experienced users, helping you navigate any challenges and discover new possibilities. 3) Explore additional SAS products

Pros

Helps Innovate
Continually Improving Product
Reliable
Enables Productivity

Emily R.

Role: Information Technology
Industry: Education
Involvement: End User of Application

Validated Review

Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2023

Huge fan of base SAS

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Base SAS from other similar products?

The wide variety of procedures available

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Ability to write macros

What do you dislike most about this product?

Lack of coding assistance in base

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Work towards getting certifications

Pros

Enables Productivity
Trustworthy
Unique Features
Efficient Service

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What is Base SAS?

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Awards & Recognition

2024 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

2023 Data Quadrant Gold Medalist

Base SAS Ratings

87 Likeliness to Recommend

98 Plan to Renew

85 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

Emotional Footprint Overview

+91 Net Emotional Footprint

How much do users love Base SAS?

Pros

Feature Ratings Average rating of all product features, some of which may not be shown below

Analytics and Reporting Includes historical & real-time dashboard visualizations, detailed & summary reporting and easy data extraction for data analysis.

Analytics and Data Science Tools Includes Analytics and Data science components such as AI, statistical and machine learning libraries

Data Security Includes ability to hide sensitive data by masking with special characters or anonymous information.

Metadata Management Easily manage metadata associated with customer data or audience segments.

Data Management Includes data sharing, data storage, records management, and data security.

Data Visualization Thematic visualization with the ability to change views, including color, pattern/icon, dot-density, chart, scaled-symbol, and 3D prism themes

Data Integration Includes integration of data from multiple sources, merging systems, transforming data and capture data to form a unified view of a company's data assets

Real Time Capabilities Ability to analytics and visualize data as soon as it becomes available in underline systems.

Distributed Processing Data storage and processing is shared among many physical or virtual independents servers or sites for high volume data with seamless access to large datasets.

Platform Administration Includes back-end interface and administrative capabilities

Workload Management and Monitoring Includes task, performance, monitoring and time management

Vendor Capability Ratings Average rating of all vendor capabilities, some of which may not be shown below

Quality of Features Feature quality is just as important as quantity. Use this data to determine if this product will do what you're purchasing it to do, easily, intuitively, reliably, and effectively.

Ease of Implementation Successfully implementing new software is necessary to realize its full value and promote end user adoption. This data indicates whether or not the product is easy to implement.

Breadth of Features Users prefer feature rich software that enables them to perform diverse series of tasks. This data expresses user satisfaction with the product's breadth of features.

Ease of Data Integration Use this data to determine whether the product will cause headaches or make data integration easy.

Availability and Quality of Training Effective and readily available training enables users to get the most out of the software you've chosen. Use this section to make sure your vendor's training programs and materials measure up.

Business Value Created Software needs to create value for employees, customers, partners, and, ultimately, shareholders. This data expresses user satisfaction - or lack thereof - with the product's business value.

Ease of IT Administration This data indicates whether IT personnel will be able to resolve issues and perform configurations efficiently and effectively.

Ease of Customization Don't get bogged down in a difficult customization; use this data to make sure you can easily achieve the functionality you need for your particular situation.

Usability and Intuitiveness End user learning curves cost the organization money. Pay attention to your end users' technical ability to determine how important UX is in your purchase.

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement Vendors who don't stay on top of emerging needs and trends won't enable you to meet your business goals. Use this data to separate innovators from imposters.

Vendor Support The importance of vendor support will vary for each organization depending on internal capabilities, but there will always be issues that only the vendor can resolve.

Base SAS Reviews

Base SAS is a Perfect IT Solution

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Hemanshi M.

Thorough training material!

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

Emily R.

Huge fan of base SAS

Likeliness to Recommend

Pros

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Feature Ratings

Analytics and Reporting

Analytics and Data Science Tools

Data Security

Metadata Management

Data Management

Data Visualization

Data Integration

Real Time Capabilities

Distributed Processing

Platform Administration

Workload Management and Monitoring

Vendor Capability Ratings

Quality of Features

Ease of Implementation

Breadth of Features

Ease of Data Integration

Availability and Quality of Training

Business Value Created

Ease of IT Administration

Ease of Customization

Usability and Intuitiveness

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

Vendor Support