Bench test · AI Data & Analytics
Hex vs SAS Viya
Hex beats SAS Viya 7.7 to 7.6 on our four-agent test panel, winning 2 of 4 agents head to head. Hex: free tier; paid from $50/mo. Facts last verified October 7, 2026.
| Hex | SAS Viya | |
|---|---|---|
| consensus | score7.7/10 | score7.6/10 |
| agents won | 2 / 4 ▲ | 1 / 4 |
| from | $50/mo ▲ | — |
| free tier | yes ▲ | no |
| category | AI Data & Analytics | AI Data & Analytics |
Agent panel — head to head
| Anthropic | 7.2 | 7.6 ▲ |
| OpenAI | 7.8 ▲ | 7.4 |
| Gemini | 8.5 ▲ | 8.2 |
| Grok | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Hex
- ✓Seamless blend of code and visual analytics
- ✓Strong collaboration features built-in
- ✓Low barrier to entry for non-technical users
- —Pricing can be steep for larger teams
- —Learning curve for advanced features
- —Limited offline capabilities
Interactive notebooks with SQL, Python, R supportDrag-and-drop dashboard builderReal-time collaboration and commentingData app publishing and sharingVersion control and audit trailsNative integrations with databases and warehouses
SAS Viya
- ✓Comprehensive platform reducing need for multiple tools
- ✓Strong statistical foundation with advanced analytics
- ✓Flexible cloud-native architecture
- —High licensing and implementation costs
- —Steep learning curve for complex features
- —Smaller ecosystem compared to competitors like Databricks or Salesforce
End-to-end machine learning and AI model developmentReal-time analytics and streaming data processingAdvanced statistical and predictive analyticsAutomated machine learning (AutoML) capabilitiesMulti-cloud and hybrid deployment flexibilityEnterprise-grade governance and security
$50/mo · free tier
Try Hex ▸Pricing on their site
Try SAS Viya ▸Verdict
Hex takes it — 7.7 to 7.6 (a photo finish).
The panel gave Hex the edge on 2 of 4 agents. It's close enough that SAS Viya is a fair pick if it fits your workflow better.