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Feature Set Ratings
- SAS/Access ranks higher in 3 feature sets: Data Source Connection, Data Transformations, Data Governance
- Azure Data Factory and SAS/Access are tied in 1 feature set: Data Modeling
Data Source Connection
8.9
Azure Data Factory
89%
9.7
SAS/Access
97%
SAS/Access ranks higher in 2/2 features
SAS/Access ranks higher in 2/2 features
Connect to traditional data sources
9.1
91%
6 Ratings
10.0
100%
5 Ratings
Connecto to Big Data and NoSQL
8.8
88%
6 Ratings
9.5
95%
4 Ratings
Data Transformations
8.3
Azure Data Factory
83%
8.5
SAS/Access
85%
SAS/Access ranks higher in 2/2 features
SAS/Access ranks higher in 2/2 features
Simple transformations
8.9
89%
6 Ratings
9.0
90%
3 Ratings
Complex transformations
7.7
77%
6 Ratings
8.0
80%
3 Ratings
Data Modeling
8.8
Azure Data Factory
88%
8.8
SAS/Access
88%
Azure Data Factory ranks higher in 4/6 features
Azure Data Factory ranks higher in 4/6 features
Data model creation
9.3
93%
4 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Metadata management
8.4
84%
5 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Business rules and workflow
8.5
85%
6 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Collaboration
9.2
92%
5 Ratings
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
Testing and debugging
8.7
87%
6 Ratings
8.0
80%
2 Ratings
feature 1
9.0
90%
2 Ratings
N/A
0 Ratings
Data Governance
8.1
Azure Data Factory
81%
9.7
SAS/Access
97%
SAS/Access ranks higher in 2/2 features
SAS/Access ranks higher in 2/2 features
Integration with data quality tools
8.1
81%
6 Ratings
9.5
95%
4 Ratings
Integration with MDM tools
8.1
81%
6 Ratings
10.0
100%
3 Ratings
Attribute Ratings
- SAS/Access is rated higher in 2 areas: Likelihood to Recommend, Support Rating
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
Azure Data Factory
90%
6 Ratings
10.0
SAS/Access
100%
5 Ratings
Support Rating
7.0
Azure Data Factory
70%
2 Ratings
10.0
SAS/Access
100%
4 Ratings
Likelihood to Recommend
Azure Data Factory
Suitable for virtually any scenario that involves working with linked Service, so that it is possible to connect Azure Data Factory to storage services for SQL data in the cloud, and that it is possible to access them at any time. Serves to make the information much cleaner and have the desired formats and structures in case of working with time tracking or general employee work tracking applications, so it is easy to create accurate and aesthetically acceptable analysis for general tracking software. It is extremely useful if you do not have any data server service, as Azure Data Factory has the ability to maintain almost 90 different data connectors without the need to use a server.
Independent Contractor Hearing Examiner
LAWYERBESLegal Services, 201-500 employees
SAS/Access
SAS/Access is well suited for companies who need to manipulate and analyze large databases and data-sets. It does the same thing as SQL, and if you already know basic SAS coding it is easier to pick up. SAS/Access works well with analyzing data from multiple data-sources at once, including large databases stored in external and virtual environments like Hadoop. Data can be easily reassembled from relational databases for use by the user. SAS/Access is not necessary if you are only pulling data from one database that you have the physical file for.
Epidemiologist
Maryland Department of Health and Mental HygieneHealth, Wellness and Fitness, 51-200 employees
Pros
Azure Data Factory
- Easy to set up and get started.
- Runtimes make integration with on-prem data simple and also allow for support of existing investments in SSIS.

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Architecture & Planning Company, 1001-5000 employeesSAS/Access
- Secure connections to databases
- Managed access to databases and data
- Customized access to databases
Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Information Management
Oklahoma State UniversityHigher Education, 5001-10,000 employees
Cons
Azure Data Factory
- Error Flagging, Details of the error code is not specific especially faced this during Azure Table load
- Missing feature of Data exploration functionality similar to Synapse Data explorer
- missing access to orchestrate/create stream analytics job
Big Data Developer
SuncorOil & Energy, 10,001+ employees
SAS/Access
- Syntax for the connection string can be tricky
- Specification of the data source driver can be tricky
Chief Data Scientist
Desert Research InstituteResearch, 11-50 employees
Pricing Details
Azure Data Factory
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—SAS/Access
General
Free Trial
—Free/Freemium Version
—Premium Consulting/Integration Services
—Entry-level set up fee?
No
Starting Price
—Support Rating
Azure Data Factory
Azure Data Factory 7.0
Based on 2 answers
We have not had need to engage with Microsoft much on Azure Data Factory, but they have been responsive and helpful when needed. This being said, we have not had a major emergency or outage requiring their intervention. The score of seven is a representation that they have done well for now, but have not proved out their support for a significant issue

Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Architecture & Planning Company, 1001-5000 employeesSAS/Access
SAS/Access 10.0
Based on 4 answers
I have always received excelled service working with SAS technical support. Additionally, the tool is used so widely that there are many online resources and use cases that allow you to see many other uses or support routes.
Assistant Director of Institutional Research and Information Management
Oklahoma State UniversityHigher Education, 5001-10,000 employees
Alternatives Considered
Azure Data Factory
The easy integration with other Microsoft software as well as high processing speed, very flexible cost, and high level of security of Microsoft Azure products and services stack up against other similar products.
IT Operations and Support Specialist
AZEREX LLC.Information Technology & Services, 1-10 employees
SAS/Access
Datastage might be the closest one. Being a full ETL tool, it's weird to compare both. Datastage might be more robust for extraction but it lacks the simplicity that the end users need for everyday data extract and analysis.

Verified User
Consultant in Information Technology
Banking Company, 10,001+ employeesReturn on Investment
Azure Data Factory
- It is very useful and make things easier
- Debugging can improve
- Its better suited than other products with the same objective
DevOps Engineer
DigitalOnUsComputer Software, 201-500 employees
SAS/Access
- Bring usable data together quickly for downstream consumption e.g. modelling and reporting.
Manager
TDBanking, 10,001+ employees