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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,249)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerOracle Database
Star Rating
(980)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in Query Language with a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention makes it easier to write complex queries compared to Oracle Database's score of 8.9.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft SQL Server's Data Migration feature is highly rated at 9.0, making it a preferred choice for organizations looking to transition smoothly, while Oracle Database's migration capabilities are perceived as slightly less efficient.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft SQL Server offers superior Ease of Setup with a score of 8.1, which is beneficial for teams with limited technical expertise, whereas Oracle Database's setup process is noted to be more challenging with a score of 7.5.
- Users on G2 mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery features are robust, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for data integrity, while Oracle Database's backup solutions, although effective, received a slightly lower score of 8.5.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Performance Analysis tools are highly rated at 8.9, providing valuable insights for optimization, whereas Oracle Database's performance tools are seen as less intuitive, scoring 8.7.
- Users say that Microsoft SQL Server's User Access Control is rated at 9.1, which reviewers appreciate for its granularity and ease of management, while Oracle Database's access control features, although secure, received a lower score of 8.6, indicating room for improvement.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing availableOracle Database
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableOracle Database
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,846
9.0
703
Ease of Use
8.6
1,860
8.3
708
Ease of Setup
8.1
981
7.6
364
Ease of Admin
8.3
943
7.8
324
Quality of Support
8.3
1,640
8.3
674
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
893
8.1
326
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,816
8.2
672
Features by Category
Management
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.2
156
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
151
Not enough data
9.0
156
Not enough data
9.0
152
Not enough data
Security
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.1
152
Not enough data
Management
9.1
147
9.0
138
9.3
148
8.9
140
8.8
134
8.8
123
8.9
140
8.8
133
Support
8.6
143
8.4
135
9.0
147
8.9
138
8.7
142
8.7
136
8.5
146
8.7
134
Security
8.9
146
8.7
136
9.1
146
8.7
138
8.9
143
8.7
131
9.0
146
8.8
137
Performance
8.8
142
8.6
133
8.9
139
8.7
132
8.8
145
8.5
132
8.7
143
8.7
135
8.9
144
8.8
139
Database Features
8.9
1281
9.0
489
9.0
1286
9.0
491
8.9
1293
8.8
496
8.7
1260
8.7
488
8.8
1262
9.0
488
8.8
1269
8.7
481
9.1
1289
8.9
490
Configuration
Not enough data
8.7
91
Not enough data
8.3
87
Not enough data
8.6
89
Not enough data
8.4
84
Not enough data
8.9
88
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.5
85
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.9
85
Availability
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
9.0
89
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.7
84
Security
Not enough data
8.8
86
Not enough data
8.6
83
Not enough data
8.7
80
Data Management
Not enough data
8.9
81
Not enough data
8.7
80
Database
8.6
55
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
Integrations
7.8
44
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Processing
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Oracle Database is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Information Technology and Services
20.7%
Computer Software
11.6%
Financial Services
5.6%
Banking
5.1%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Other
52.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft SQL Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Scott T.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
cost if you need to expand. tied to windows servers which are getting less and less reliable.
Oracle Database
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Oracle latest versions are memory efficient with advance compression on the fly built in so that a huge investment in terms of disk space is saved.Oracle allows data to be controlled from a central repository. A DBA is responsible to create users, assign...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Matthew S.
Verified User in Computer Software
The standard command line tool is terrible. The cost is very high making it a feasible option for enterprise and full scale applications only.
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Oracle latest versions are memory efficient with advance compression on the fly built in so that a huge investment in terms of disk space is saved.Oracle allows data to be controlled from a central repository. A DBA is responsible to create users, assign...
Scott T.
Verified User in Primary/Secondary Education
cost if you need to expand. tied to windows servers which are getting less and less reliable.
Matthew S.
Verified User in Computer Software
The standard command line tool is terrible. The cost is very high making it a feasible option for enterprise and full scale applications only.
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1 Comment
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1 Comment
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