GraphPad Prism vs SAS Visual Analytics

GraphPad Prism is statistical analysis and graphing software for Windows and macOS. Its analyses include t-tests, ANOVA, regression, survival analysis and principal component analysis, among others; nonlinear regression includes 105 built-in equations. Users can import Excel XLS, CSV, TXT, DAT and PRN text files, and the software supports scripting. Data tables can hold up to 2,048 columns and 512 subcolumns in each. Projects can use CSV, PNG and JSON formats, while graph exports can be configured by file type, resolution, transparency, dimensions and RGB or CMYK color space. Prism Cloud workspaces support sharing, viewing and collaboration, with roles from viewer to content manager. Individual plans include annual student pricing at $142 a year, annual academic pricing at $260 a year, annual corporate pricing at $520 a year and a monthly subscription at $50 a month. Group subscriptions and an enterprise option are also listed. A perpetual corporate license costs $3,200 per licence and includes no upgrades or future support.

SAS Visual Analytics combines data visualization, business intelligence, reporting, and advanced analytics in one application. Users can explore data, build interactive reports and dashboards, summarize performance metrics, and share results through web and mobile devices. Machine learning and natural-language explanations help surface relationships, outliers, and clusters. Business analysts can use predictive analytics to assess potential outcomes without programming. Data preparation includes importing data, quality operations, calculated columns, transformations, joins, filters, and scheduled jobs. Sources include databases, Hadoop, Excel spreadsheets, social media, CSV files, and SAS data sets. SAS Viya Copilot for Augmented Analytics supports dashboard building, data exploration, and data stories through natural-language prompts. Location information can add geographic context, and SAS for Microsoft 365 supports report interaction and embedding report content in Excel. Security features include authentication, content authorization, and object-, table-, and row-level data security. Deployment is hybrid; web, Windows, iOS, and Android are listed. Pricing is available on request, and a free SAS Viya trial is offered, with no duration stated.