So which software is the best analytical software? Sigh- It depends

Here is the software matrix that I am trying to develop for analytical software- It should help as a tentative guide for software purchases- it’s independent so unbiased (hopefully)- and it will try and bring as much range or sensitivity as possible. The list (rather than matrix) is of the format-

Type 0f analysis-

Data Visualization (Reporting with Pivot Ability to aggregate, disaggregate)
Reporting without Pivot Ability
Regression -Logistic Regression for Propensity or Risk Models
Regression- Linear for Pricing Models
Hypothesis Testing
A/B Scenario Testing
Decision Trees (CART, CHAID)
Time Series Forecasting
Association Analysis
Factor Analysis
Survey (Questionnaires)
Clustering
Segmentation
Data Manipulation

Dataset Size-

small dataset (upto X mb)
big dataset (upto Y gb)
enterprise class production BigData datasets (no limit)

Pricing of Software that can be used-

Open Source (free)
Open Source (subscription based)
Software as a Service (Rentable)
Enterprise Software (moderate pricing)
Enterprise Software (premium pricing)

Ease of using Software

GUI vs Non GUI
Software that require not much extensive training
Software that require extensive training

Installation, Customization, Maintainability (or Support) for Software

Installation Dependencies- Size- Hardware (costs and efficiencies)
Customization provided for specific use
Support Channels (including approximate Turn Around Time)

Software

Software I have used personally
SAS (Base, Stat,Enterprise,Connect,ETS) WPS KXEN SPSS (Base,Trends),Revolution R,R,Rapid Miner,Knime,JMP,SQL SERVER,Rattle, R Commander,Deducer
Software I know by reputation- SAS Enterprise Miner etc etc

Are there any other parameters for judging software? let me know at http://twitter.com/decisionstats