Alteryx Analytics vs SAS DataFlux

Alteryx Analytics

It is well suited where the user likes to write some code from time to time and also in cases where machine learning is required. Alteryx uses R for its machine learning which makes it life easier. Scenarios where maps need to be created for visualization are the examples. It lags a lot compared to other similar softwares for visualization but is very friendly for data analysis.

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Engineer in Research & Development

Education Management Company, 11-50 employees

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SAS DataFlux

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Feature Rating Comparison

Alteryx Analytics

7.9

SAS DataFlux

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Pixel Perfect reports

8.0

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Customizable dashboards

6.8

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Report Formatting Templates

9.0

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Alteryx Analytics

8.5

SAS DataFlux

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Drill-down analysis

8.3

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Formatting capabilities

8.2

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Integration with R or other statistical packages

9.5

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Report sharing and collaboration

8.0

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Alteryx Analytics

8.7

SAS DataFlux

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Publish to Web

8.2

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Publish to PDF

8.5

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Report Versioning

9.0

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Report Delivery Scheduling

8.9

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Alteryx Analytics

7.9

SAS DataFlux

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Pre-built visualization formats (heatmaps, scatter plots etc.)

8.0

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Location Analytics / Geographic Visualization

7.4

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Predictive Analytics

8.2

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Alteryx Analytics

8.3

SAS DataFlux

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Multi-User Support (named login)

8.0

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Role-Based Security Model

8.0

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Multiple Access Permission Levels (Create, Read, Delete)

9.0

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Alteryx Analytics

4.0

SAS DataFlux

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Responsive Design for Web Access

4.0

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Pros

Blend multiple sources of data
Append or update existing data
Allows for powerful insights for non-technical users

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Darrell Haley Jr.

Associate Program Manager

IDM, Inc.Marketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees

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dfPower Studio connects to virtually any data source, and any dfPower Studio user in any department can use dfPower Studio to profile, cleanse, integrate, enrich, monitor, and otherwise improve data quality throughout the enterprise. dfPower Architect, an innovative job flow builder, enables users to build complex management workflows quickly and logically.
DataFlux Integration Server supports the ability to run batch dfPower Studio jobs in a client/server environment.
DataFlux Integration Server for SAS additionally enables allows SAS programs to invoke DataFlux batch jobs from a SAS program and allows SAS programs to call a business service that was designed in the dfPower Studio client environment.

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Robert Goodman

Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics

Georgetown UniversityInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees

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Cons

You cannot as a novice just play around and get started. The learning curve is very steep, rewarding, but steep. I can't help but wonder if the product would not benefit from a "light" version for less data-mining accustomed business managers.

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Mika Silverman

Consultant

MarineXchange SoftwareInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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DataFlux handled all of our data integration needs. It could be considered pricey when compared to Microsoft's bundled SSIS product.

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Robert Goodman

Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics

Georgetown UniversityInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees

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Likelihood to Renew

Alteryx Analytics6.5

Based on 14 answers

I personally have moved to a different position that does not require data analysis tools. I really enjoyed working with Alteryx and think it is a great tool, but have moved to a different organization and role.

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Mika Silverman

Consultant

MarineXchange SoftwareInformation Technology and Services, 11-50 employees

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SAS DataFlux10.0

Based on 1 answer

We are happy with the software and its functionality. As a SAS-shop, DataFlux is a logical choice for complex data integration.

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Robert Goodman

Director of Business Intelligence & Analytics

Georgetown UniversityInformation Technology and Services, 1001-5000 employees

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Usability

Alteryx Analytics10.0

Based on 2 answers

Through a graphical UI one can perform engineering and development, other vendors do not have such a code-less interface.

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Nick Lensing

Data Engineer

Virtual DBSMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees

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Reliability and Availability

Alteryx Analytics10.0

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I use many programs and compared to others, Alteryx virtually never goes down, freezes up or gives an application error. Over a 4 year time period that I have used this program, any of these may have happened 3 times. It is an incredibly stable program that I feel completely confident in.

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Dan Chapman

Manager, Market & Competitive Insights

Office DepotBusiness Supplies and Equipment, 10,001+ employees

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Support

Alteryx Analytics9.9

Based on 2 answers

Overall pretty good. Depending on the quality of the question posed the CS team will get back as they are available

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Nick Lensing

Data Engineer

Virtual DBSMarketing and Advertising, 51-200 employees

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Implementation

Alteryx Analytics10.0

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There is really not much to it (the installation, that is). Once you get it installed, along with any of the add-ons (demographics, R, etc.), you are up and running almost immediately. There is really no additional setup. You can immediately begin blending data, running demographics, performing spatial queries, running predictive analysis, etc. And for many of these functions, the learning curve is quite easy.

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Dan Chapman

Manager, Market & Competitive Insights

Office DepotBusiness Supplies and Equipment, 10,001+ employees

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