SAS Viya vs KNIME Analytics Platform

SAS Viya9.0Visit KNIME Analytics Platform8.5Visit

Higher score SAS Viya #3 in Data Science Analytics 9.0/10 Pricing on request · 14-day trial Free trial✓ 0 of 5 features Visit SAS Viya

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KNIME Analytics Platform #8 in Data Science Analytics 8.5/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 5 features Visit KNIME

• SAS Viya fits best

  Enterprises needing governed analytics across environments

• KNIME Analytics Platform fits best

  Analysts who want free visual analytics workflows

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Side by side

Feature	SAS Viya 9.0/10 Visit ↗	KNIME Analytics Platform 8.5/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.5
Ranking	#3 in Data Science Analytics	#8 in Data Science Analytics
Best for	Enterprises needing governed analytics across environments	Analysts who want free visual analytics workflows
Pricing model	Paid	Free
Starting price	Pricing on request · 14-day trial	Free
Free plan	—	✓ (best)
Free trial	14 days	—
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted	Desktop, Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Web	Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Live chat, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs	Community, Docs
Integrations	18 integrations	300+ integrations
Built for	Enterprise, Mid-market	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features SAS Viya 0/5 · KNIME Analytics Platform 0/5
AutoML	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Model deployment	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
GPU compute	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
SQL workspace	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Dashboarding	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Deployment model	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Primary interface	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Combines visual and code-based modeling with automated ML and forecasting Tracks model validation, monitoring, retraining, explainability, and fairness Deploys across cloud, on-premises, in-database, and edge environments	Free, open-source desktop workflows for preparation, modeling, and visualization 300+ connectors plus Python, R, JavaScript, cloud, and BI integrations Forecasting, reusable components, and batch or real-time API deployment
Cons	Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process No free plan is offered Its broad governance and deployment scope may exceed narrower analytics needs	Automated machine learning is not included Real-time REST deployment requires KNIME Hub or Server Support channels are limited to community resources and documentation
Our verdict	SAS Viya brings data integration, analytics, and AI into a platform for organizations that need to build and govern predictive models and operationalize decisions. Its fit is strongest for enterprise and mid-market teams working across… Read the review →	KNIME Analytics Platform is a free, open-source desktop application for data analysts, data scientists, business users, and teams that need repeatable visual workflows. Its low-code and no-code interface covers data access, transformation,… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• SAS Viya — where it wins

  • Combines visual and code-based modeling with automated ML and forecasting
  • Tracks model validation, monitoring, retraining, explainability, and fairness
  • Deploys across cloud, on-premises, in-database, and edge environments

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing is handled through a contact-sales process
  • No free plan is offered
  • Its broad governance and deployment scope may exceed narrower analytics needs

• KNIME Analytics Platform — where it wins

  • Free, open-source desktop workflows for preparation, modeling, and visualization
  • 300+ connectors plus Python, R, JavaScript, cloud, and BI integrations
  • Forecasting, reusable components, and batch or real-time API deployment

  Where it doesn't

  • Automated machine learning is not included
  • Real-time REST deployment requires KNIME Hub or Server
  • Support channels are limited to community resources and documentation

• SAS Viya9.0/10 · Pricing on request · 14-day trial

  A broad analytics platform for enterprises managing models across environments.

  Visit SAS ViyaFull verdict →
• KNIME Analytics Platform8.5/10 · Free plan

  A free visual analytics platform with broad connectors, scripting, forecasting, and deployment options.

  Visit KNIMEFull verdict →