How compatible is WPS with SAS?

Question

How compatible is the WPS SAS-clone with the corresponding products from SAS Institute? Has anyone tried it - if so: have you run into any compatibility issues?

Answer 1

WPS has a good comparison document available on their website. It lists areas where WPS and SAS are compatible and where they are not. Start in http://www.teamwpc.co.uk/products/wps/language

I have tried it, although briefly and three years ago. I have a former co-worker that uses it exclusively as an alternative to SAS. He manages to function mostly without problems, but does run into some syntax related oddities on some of the more obscure procedures or functions.

WPS does offer a free trial, so you've nothing to lose with that. Give it a shot?

Answer 2

I don't really have an answer, but have you tried SAS-L? I'm sure you'll find people there with strong opinions about this. Also there are a couple of threads available already, which might get you started.