Base SAS
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Statistical Analysis
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Coding Simplification
- Learning
- Data Management
- Performance Efficiency
- Flexibility
Cons
- Complexity
- Poor Visualization
- Slow Performance
- Learning Difficulty
- Not User-Friendly
- Limited Features
Traffic & LLM citations
Source: G2 review data
Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 28.1% |
| Mid-Market | 23.3% |
| Enterprise | 48.6% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q1 | 1 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q2 | 39 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q3 | 2 | 4.0 |
| 2025 Q4 | 2 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q1 | 2 | 2.3 |
| 2026 Q2 | 21 | 4.4 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Perfect for Independent Consultants with Ease of Use
“I like the ease of use and the fact that Base SAS is available on the desktop without needing a cloud infrastructure. As an independent consultant, setting up a cloud infrastructure doesn't make sense for just one person, so having it on desktop is perfect. The initial setup was ”
Versatile Tool with Broad Compatibility, Almos None Limitations
“I like that Base SAS works on almost any computer and doesn’t require a big server like Viya. It’s also very easy to set up on Windows.”
Legacy Code Sharing Enhances Efficiency, Setup Needs Improvement
“I like that Base SAS allows users to share legacy code that is proven and validated, which helps make completing projects faster as they don’t have to recreate the wheel. I also enjoy the user flexibility with data sources and the base SAS knowledge.”