SAS Visual Analytics vs Splunk Cloud Platform comparison

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SAS and Splunk are both solutions in the Data Visualization category. SAS is ranked #16 with an average rating of 9.5, while Splunk is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.6. SAS holds a 1.7% mindshare in DV, compared to Splunk’s 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 97% of SAS users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 97% of Splunk users who would recommend it.

SAS Visual Analytics

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97% willing to recommend

Splunk Cloud Platform

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97% willing to recommend

SAS Visual Analytics

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 1, 2025

SAS Visual Analytics and Splunk Cloud Platform compete in data analysis and visualization, with Splunk Cloud Platform having a slight edge due to its strong real-time monitoring and integration capabilities.

Features: SAS Visual Analytics provides data visualization and analytics capabilities, offering scalability, stable performance, and robust visual reports. Splunk Cloud Platform excels in real-time monitoring, integrates multiple data sources, and focuses on log management and security, supporting diverse data types.

Room for Improvement: SAS Visual Analytics could improve integration with various languages, enhance user accessibility, and simplify their licensing model. Splunk Cloud Platform might benefit from improved visual capabilities, a clearer licensing model, and enhanced AI features for search.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAS Visual Analytics requires complex installation and professional services but offers hybrid deployment options with varied technical support feedback. Splunk Cloud Platform is praised for deployment flexibility in cloud environments, although support responsiveness and integration assistance could be better.

Pricing and ROI: SAS Visual Analytics is costly, especially with additional functionalities like machine learning, offering value mainly for larger organizations. Splunk Cloud Platform's pricing is data volume-based, also seen as costly, but both platforms present a high return on investment for large enterprises with considerable data management needs.

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SAS Visual Analytics vs. Splunk Cloud Platform

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

ROI

Sentiment score

6.0

SAS Visual Analytics offers efficient analytics and revenue generation, though costs and ROI vary due to operational components.

Sentiment score

5.0

Splunk Cloud Platform offers varied ROI experiences, with notable cost savings, efficiency, and productivity, despite perceived high expenses by some.

The enterprise subscription offers more benefits, ensuring valuable outcomes.

AYANDA NKUNDLA

Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

I have seen a return on investment with SAS Visual Analytics, as it includes AI capabilities and automatic functions with scheduling, allowing reports to be made from live data, which contributes to a new vertical for revenue generation.

Namanjbaraiya Baru

Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

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We did not have a good experience with the Devo toolset, leading to efficiency gains from SOC tier one all the way to tier three in searches, reducing search time and fewer errors compared to Devo, resulting in great optimization.

Joshua Schafer

Director at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Overall, our spend is about the same for much better capabilities.

Gregory Wierzchowski

Global Lead SIEM Engineer at a media company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We have observed between five to seven percent of the overall enterprise-wide applications that were flagged for frequent analysis and necessary cleanup, which saved my SVCs and licenses, ultimately translating to significant cost savings for my organization.

reviewer2899410

Sr.software engineer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

6.6

Customer service experiences for SAS Visual Analytics vary widely, with strong technical support but mixed business query satisfaction levels.

Sentiment score

6.7

Splunk Cloud Platform's customer service is effective and knowledgeable, though users sometimes experience slow response times and require escalations.

They provide callbacks to ensure clarity and resolution of any queries.

AYANDA NKUNDLA

Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

They assist us when we encounter issues and provide help while we complete tasks.

Namanjbaraiya Baru

Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

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I feel that Splunk's documentation is highly maintained, regular updates seem to happen, and I don't have any suggestions for improvement as it is currently at its best.

Karsh Trivedi

Security Engineer at Payatu

However, as I mentioned, sometimes they might not have proper knowledge or sometimes they are not sufficiently technical.

R Nandasana

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

The CSMs and account managers in the channel team are great, providing assistance not just with selling the product but also for implementation, deployment, and aftercare.

reviewer2805510

Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

7.6

SAS Visual Analytics excels in scalability and handling data, though high costs and resource needs are noted.

Sentiment score

6.7

Splunk Cloud Platform is scalable, adaptable to demand, supports scaling, but concerns about cost and resource limitations exist.

SAS Visual Analytics scalability is very good and positive.

Namanjbaraiya Baru

Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

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If we have compliance requirements to just store logs, then Splunk Cloud Platform is not the right platform.

Dipesh-Bhawsar

Consultant at Principal Financial Group

If you purchase something initially and later have increased requirements, they can scale up and scale down your environment.

R Nandasana

Senior Information Technology Security Consultant at Mideast Data Systems

Splunk Cloud Platform's scalability works well, especially for smaller businesses, but can present issues for larger enterprises facing stricter regulations and greater integration requirements.

reviewer2805510

Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

SAS Visual Analytics is generally stable, though performance can vary with data volume, hardware, and user expertise.

Sentiment score

7.8

Splunk Cloud Platform is stable and reliable, with occasional performance issues mainly during upgrades or heavy data loads.

SAS Visual Analytics is stable and manages data effectively without crashing.

AYANDA NKUNDLA

Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

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Its stability is commendable, enabling easy visibility into logs, effective data ingestion, and successful operations with diverse integrations and third-party platforms.

reviewer2805510

Partner Account Manager at a wholesaler/distributor with 51-200 employees

This is usually improved by following best practices such as optimizing SPL queries, using the proper index, and managing data correctly.

Raj Dharaiya

Software engineer at a tech services company with 51-200 employees

I rate Splunk Cloud Platform a ten out of ten for stability and reliability.

Karsh Trivedi

Security Engineer at Payatu

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Room For Improvement

SAS Visual Analytics struggles with performance, integration, user-friendliness, high costs, and lacks robust API, visualization, and support resources.

Users seek improvements in Splunk Cloud's usability, integration, AI, dashboards, customization, pricing clarity, onboarding, and scalability.

Training on SAS Visual Analytics is required to help overcome these issues.

Namanjbaraiya Baru

Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

In terms of configuration, I would like to see AI capabilities since many applications are now integrating AI.

AYANDA NKUNDLA

Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

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I know there are tutorials on the website, but I feel if they rolled out more free courses on such things that provide a link to a free course for beginner training, I feel people would be interested in it.

reviewer2688711

Data Security Intern at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

In terms of enhancement for Splunk Cloud Platform, I would say if we could create add-ons or if we get the capability to build add-ons directly through cloud, not talking about the add-on builder framework, but something editor-like where we will directly edit our conf files from any specific app or TA provided by Splunk Cloud Platform itself.

JigarHirani

Splunk Engineer at a recruiting/HR firm with 11-50 employees

I would suggest going for Splunk Cloud Platform because AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud are very expensive in comparison.

Vaibhav Mahendra Kolhe

Soc Analyst at Softcell Technologies Limited

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Setup Cost

SAS Visual Analytics is costly, deterring smaller companies, with licenses and additional costs potentially exceeding $114,000 annually.

Splunk Cloud Platform is seen as pricey but valued for features, with cost variances depending on data volume and licensing.

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Once you are in the partnership with Splunk Cloud Platform and with Cisco, you can have good discounts, you can make the deal and discuss, and they are willing to help you as a partner in finding the solution and finding your target.

reviewer2805738

Innovation Service Manager at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

When it comes to the cost of Splunk Cloud Platform, I would rate it a five from one to ten, with one being cheap and ten being expensive.

Ritesh Vishwakarma

Project Manager at Crest Data Systems

They can be expensive, but what they offer at that price, I do not think any other tool can match that.

AbhishekKalokhe

Senior SIEM Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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Valuable Features

SAS Visual Analytics offers a user-friendly interface with no-code features, enabling intuitive insights through advanced visualization and AI integration.

Splunk Cloud Platform enhances data operations with powerful analytics, real-time monitoring, and seamless integration, improving efficiency and reducing workload.

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.

Namanjbaraiya Baru

Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

The ability to query information from our Excel data into SAS to view specific data is invaluable.

AYANDA NKUNDLA

Senior Manager: ICT Compliance at DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC SERVICE AND ADMINISTRATION

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The most valuable feature of Splunk Cloud Platform is its robustness and ability to ingest logs.

Job Asiimwe

Sr Manager at Continued

The search capability utilizes the same compute assigned, and compared to on-premises, it is very efficient and fast because on-premises we had fixed compute assigned with limits set for searching per role or application.

HrishikeshNavkar

Senior Software Engineer at WorldPay US

The platform's alerting mechanism is valuable, as there is software that makes alarms in case of attacks.

Charles Roberti

Chief Executive Officer at ENAD

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Categories and Ranking

SAS Visual Analytics

Ranking in Data Visualization

16th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Splunk Cloud Platform

Ranking in Data Visualization

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.6

Number of Reviews

116

Ranking in other categories

IT Alerting and Incident Management (3rd)

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the Data Visualization category, the mindshare of SAS Visual Analytics is 1.7%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Splunk Cloud Platform is 1.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Visualization Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Splunk Cloud Platform	1.1%
SAS Visual Analytics	1.7%
Other	97.2%

Data Visualization

Featured Reviews

Namanjbaraiya Baru

Biostatistician at Lambda Therapeutic Research Ltd.

Interactive dashboards have transformed clinical reporting and now support real time decisions

The best features of SAS Visual Analytics include performing data manipulation. I would characterize this as making data ready, transforming data, and making new variables through code while utilizing low-code and no-code facilities. In my experience, low-code features in SAS Visual Analytics help when I need to create a new variable. For instance, I can extract a date through the data roll step, and with no-code features, I can perform report creation by simply using drag and drop functionality. 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.

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Anuj Gupta

Devops Specialist at Amdocs

Centralized monitoring has reduced incident impact and improves root cause analysis speed

The main area of improvement is alert configuration, especially for new users. Searching through large volumes of logs and optimizing results quickly and troubleshooting complex queries can take time. Better out-of-the-box dashboards should be integrated. Some kind of template should be provided inbuilt so that everyone can use a plug-and-play dashboard approach with integration of multiple data sources. This would provide clear guidance on how queries are optimized through the platform and would improve cost visibility. Simpler data ingestion management would help control operational expense. AI integration should be included for log analysis so that no one has to read or analyze all the data. Some data can be analyzed and provide basic analysis that the end user can then correlate with events to understand what is happening and what exactly occurred in the database end. For documentation, some documents are quite outdated and need improvement with the latest features. User experience should feature a more intuitive interface and simpler navigation. Sometimes I need to identify certain metrics, but I need to go through each dashboard. Instead, I should be able to search for particular metrics by selecting particular infrastructures and retrieve those metrics. This guidance can be integrated into the dashboard. Documentation should be more practical with step-by-step troubleshooting guides showing which dashboard to view to get proper metrics. Real-world examples such as slow queries can be integrated showing how issues are resolved faster, and best practices can be included.

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

11%

Outsourcing Company

10%

Construction Company

10%

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Outsourcing Company

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	19

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	40
Midsize Enterprise	17
Large Enterprise	87

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAS Visual Analytics?

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing was positive, and I am happy with it.

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What needs improvement with SAS Visual Analytics?

SAS Visual Analytics offers many options, and new users unfamiliar with SAS might face some difficulties. Training on SAS Visual Analytics is required to help overcome these issues.

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What is your primary use case for SAS Visual Analytics?

My main use case for SAS Visual Analytics is making visual reports such as graphs, gauge plots, outlier plots, geomaps, and presenting my clinical data into a report or an interactive dashboard whi...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Splunk Cloud Platform?

I think the pricing of Splunk Cloud offers a good quality-price ratio.

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What needs improvement with Splunk Cloud Platform?

I see room for improvement in the area of reporting, especially the reporting dashboard for Splunk Cloud. I am not expecting any additional features in the future because I have not explored the cu...

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What is your primary use case for Splunk Cloud Platform?

I have not utilized Splunk Cloud's machine learning capabilities as we just started. I have not used Splunk Cloud's integration with third-party applications. I track some false-positive in...

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Overview

SAS Visual Analytics offers rapid data processing and advanced forecasting with interactive reporting and visualization. It integrates with diverse data sources, enhancing scalability and automation, enabling data-driven decisions and extensive insight generation.

SAS Visual Analytics provides comprehensive data handling through its advanced reporting and visualization features. Businesses benefit from its ability to process data quickly and deliver insights via interactive dashboards and well-structured reports. Although it faces performance challenges with large datasets and has a complex installation process, it supports both cloud and on-premises deployments. Users can leverage its capabilities in data extraction, transformation, and loading, making it a valuable tool for finance, statistical analysis, and enterprise reporting. Despite some gaps in machine learning and integration with newer data stores, its scalability and flexibility in data management remain key advantages.

What are the most significant features of SAS Visual Analytics?

Rapid Data Processing: Efficiently handles large volumes of data for swift insights.
Interactive Reporting: Allows exploration of data through dynamic visuals.
Advanced Forecasting: Offers sophisticated prediction and analysis capabilities.
Scalable Integration: Seamlessly connects with diverse data sources.
Automation: Streamlines processes for enhanced productivity.

What benefits should users consider when evaluating?

Scalability: Ability to grow and adapt to expanding data needs.
Enhanced Insights: Delivers comprehensive report generation and visualization.
Data-driven Decisions: Empowers analytical decision-making with structured data presentation.
Flexibility: Supports integration beyond standard BI tools for broader functionality.

SAS Visual Analytics is implemented across sectors such as insurance and education for tasks like building dashboards and performing business intelligence. It is extensively used in finance and statistical analysis, turning complex data sets into actionable insights, supporting both cloud and on-premises environments.

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Splunk Cloud Platform provides powerful analytics, intuitive dashboards, and seamless integrations. Users find value in its real-time monitoring, proactive alerting, and centralized log management, enhancing efficiency and visibility while reducing infrastructure management efforts due to its cloud-based nature.

Splunk Cloud Platform offers powerful tools for log collection, monitoring, and data visualization. It supports advanced analytics and real-time insights through logs from sources like AWS, Azure, and on-premises environments. The platform is employed for threat detection, incident response, and detailed performance analysis. Machine learning capabilities aid in anomaly detection, and dashboards allow visualization of system health. While users appreciate its ease of use and scalability, improvements in documentation clarity, AI integrations, and navigation workflows are desired. Suggestions include faster performance, better cost efficiency, and enhanced training resources. There is also a call for Native Kubernetes support to improve integration and overall user experience.

What are the most important features of Splunk Cloud Platform?

Powerful Analytics: Offers detailed insights for informed decision-making.
Intuitive Dashboards: Simplifies data visualization and tracking.
Seamless Integration: Easily connects with diverse systems.
Real-Time Monitoring: Provides instant visibility into operations.
Proactive Alerting: Allows for prompt response to potential issues.
Centralized Log Management: Consolidates logging for efficiency.
Machine Learning: Enhances anomaly detection capabilities.

What benefits and ROI aspects should be considered?

Efficiency Improvement: Streamlines processes and reduces workload.
Incident Response Reduction: Speeds up reaction times to critical events.
Scalability: Grows with organizational needs without added complexity.
Infrastructure Management Reduction: Lessens the burden of maintaining physical systems.
Enhanced Visibility: Offers comprehensive insights into IT environments.

Splunk Cloud Platform is extensively applied across industries such as finance for fraud detection, healthcare for compliance monitoring, and retail for consumer behavior analysis. Its ability to integrate and analyze disparate data sources makes it valuable for any sector seeking to optimize security intelligence and operational efficiency.

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Staples, Ausgrid, Scotiabank, the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina, Oklahoma Gas & Electric, Xcel Energy, and Triad Analytics Solutions.

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