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CockroachDB vs Oracle Java DB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

CockroachDB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Java DB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
19th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of CockroachDB is 4.1%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Dang Quy Tai - PeerSpot reviewer
Geo-replication benefits with distributed setup and a helpful AI support chatbot
I am studying how to deploy CockroachDB and YugaByteDB, and learning some basic information about them. I am testing these databases as part of my school application to find a suitable database for our applications. Currently, I am using PostgreSQL, however, I want to try some distributed databases…
Anil-Sinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Able to process all the reporting and processing in the database itself
We have been upgrading and moving to new environments. I was involved in the solution's initial setup. Some things in the setup are very smooth sailing. However, some setups become complicated because what they set up doesn't meet your needs. So, some tweaking is necessary in certain instances. Having a good understanding of the tool really helps. Oracle Java DB is easy to deploy if it's a new setup. Migrating from an old environment to a new environment takes time because you need the old functionality. A first-time deployment of the application is easy. We just did a default setup and started using it. When we have to migrate, there is too much baggage behind that application, especially from the security point of view.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"The subset of SQL that my client is using is completely supported."
"The product has valuable security features."
"The best feature of CockroachDB is the ability to keep the nodes in different locations."
"The most valuable feature is that CockroachDB is a distributed database, which can deploy nodes running in different regions."
"The most valuable features of the solution are its resiliency features and the geo-partitioning capabilities."
"I use CockroachDB to test big data samples and to create the best structure for databases. We have four users and required 10 people for deployment and maintenance."
"The tool's most valuable feature is node syncing, which takes only 0.54 milliseconds."
"The initial setup and deployment are simple."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."
"The valuable features include connecting to the database and retrieving data."
"It's very clever."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
 

Cons

"The platform could be more extensible."
"I find the serverless offer a bit confusing."
"The product must improve its disaster recovery features."
"I would like CockroachDB to have more compatibility with PostgreSQL, especially with the connection string and technical integrations."
"We are looking for more features to support distributed high availability and geo-partitioning."
"Cockroach does not support all types of protocols. I need to improve it myself to support a CouchDB on my network."
"The closer they can make CockroachDB to being completely compatible with Postgres, the better. It's almost compatible, but not completely. If it was, it would be nice to just be able to use Postgres libraries without any fiddling."
"The initial setup and pricing could be improved."
"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing."
"The platform is affordable even for the enterprise version. It provides value for investment in terms of performance."
"The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten."
"The solution's pricing is not cheap. However, the good thing is that customers are willing to pay for it if they want it."
"The product's price depends on the user's company and the contract model they enter into with CockroachDB. Depending on the contract model one enters into with CockroachDB, the product may or may not be expensive."
"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
34%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
6%
Retailer
5%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Educational Organization
13%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about CockroachDB?
The subset of SQL that my client is using is completely supported.
What needs improvement with CockroachDB?
I would like CockroachDB to have more compatibility with PostgreSQL, especially with the connection string and technical integrations.
What is your primary use case for CockroachDB?
I am studying how to deploy CockroachDB and YugaByteDB, and learning some basic information about them. I am testing these databases as part of my school application to find a suitable database for...
What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?
Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database. Various ways of connecting would enhance functionality.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?
I have experience connecting to a database with Java by using Java code and interrogating the database.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?
It's important to consider several settings and connection strings, as well as firewall rules when connecting to the database. I would rate the overall solution nine out of ten.
 

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