(The SAS version is SAS 9.4 and SAS Studio v3.8.) This environment is used by hundreds of thousands of learners around the world. SAS OnDemand for Academics ( see this page for support details) provides access to SAS via SAS Studio.SAS offers two environments: SAS OnDemand for Academics or SAS Viya for Learners. There is no additional software to install. This is the best option for SAS learners: use free cloud-hosted SAS software that you access via your web browser. Use free cloud-based SAS in your web browser This article provides a list of the supported methods. While SAS does not produce a version of its software that runs natively on the Apple Macintosh, many SAS users successfully access SAS features from the Mac.