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Google Cloud SQL vs SAP SQL Anywhere comparison

Google and SAP are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Additionally, 100% of Google users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of SAP users who would recommend it.
Google Cloud SQL
Read 23 Google Cloud SQL reviews
    100% willing to recommend
    SAP SQL Anywhere
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    83% willing to recommend
     

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    Categories and Ranking

    Google Cloud SQL
    Average Rating
    8.2
    Reviews Sentiment
    6.9
    Number of Reviews
    23
    Ranking in other categories
    Database as a Service (DBaaS) (6th), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (9th)
    SAP SQL Anywhere
    Average Rating
    7.6
    Reviews Sentiment
    7.5
    Number of Reviews
    6
    Ranking in other categories
    Relational Databases Tools (18th)
     

    Featured Reviews

    Prathap Sankar - PeerSpot reviewer
    Prathap Sankar
    Analytics Delivery Manager at Tredence Inc.
    Gain control and flexibility with customizable tools but has slower performance
    I am majorly working in Google Cloud SQL for building my applications Google Cloud SQL provides complete customization options, along with a dashboarding tool and a comprehensive suite of tools that can be used to customize and build any application needed. The deployment model allows for…
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    Crewmem67 - PeerSpot reviewer
    Crewmem67
    IT Consultant at College Notre Dame de Nazareth
    Reliable and able to expand but needs to be more secure
    It is not as good as a SQL Server. I prefer to work with the SQL Server for Microsoft or Oracle. These are better as there are some comments on SQL Anywhere that makes me feel that I'm blocked. We'd like to have them update to a new version. They should update more often. I find I can't move to a new version without running tests as there are chances of bugs that can get into my system. The initial setup is not simple or straightforward, and it took a while to deploy. It is not as secure as it could be. This is an aspect they need to improve. There needs to be more encryption.
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    Quotes from Members

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

    Pros

    "The setup was straightforward. Just a couple of clicks, and we were done."
    "The valuable feature of Google Cloud SQL is its high availability option. The product is stable."
    "Its most valuable feature is that it's scalable. I can start off with a base of a lot of data and move as much as I want and it's the same as if asked to do a lot of infrastructure changes."
    "The most valuable feature for us is the Postgres on Google Cloud SQL since it supports most of the features we need."
    "Google Cloud SQL enhances our AI-driven projects by providing features like query optimization and scalability for efficiently processing large datasets."
    "What I like the most about Google Cloud SQL is that it handles the management, which allows us to concentrate on our applications."
    "It supports different databases, like Postgres and MySQL."
    "My suggestion to anyone thinking about this solution is to jump into it head-first!"
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    "We've found the solution very reliable overall. It's very fast."
    "The auto-backup replication is a perfect feature. That is the feature I liked the most."
    "It works well in general."
    "SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful."
    "The most valuable features of SAP SQL Anywhere are the ease of use and the user interface is intuitive."
     

    Cons

    "The most challenging part is dealing with legacy data from your old systems and migrating it into the new setup, but once you've completed the data migration, it becomes quite convenient to use."
    "The most vulnerable problem with Google SQL is that while you can customize your access control list, it provides you with a public IP address."
    "The only thing that could be better is the pricing."
    "In the case of Google, they need to work on a more easy interface for users."
    "The monitoring part could be better."
    "The performance compared to AWS is not as fast, and the technical support could be better as they don't have a dedicated team, but mostly AI handles the support now."
    "They could improve documentation and dashboard stability for efficient user experience and database management."
    "I would appreciate more flexibility with specific extensions applicable to engines like PostgreSQL. This would enhance the capabilities of Google Cloud SQL."
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    "A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14."
    "SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA."
    "It is not as secure as it could be."
    "The interface is not easy in comparison to the SQL Server. It could be more user-friendly."
    "We have had some stability issues with SAP SQL Anywhere, but I am not sure if it is an application or network issue. We sometimes have a large amount of data being queried and it cannot handle it."
     

    Pricing and Cost Advice

    "The pricing is very much an important factor as to why we use this solution."
    "You need to pay extra costs for backup and replication."
    "The solution is affordable."
    "While the platform’s pricing may be higher, it aligns with industry standards, considering the quality of service and features provided."
    "It is not expensive, especially considering the significant reduction in database management time."
    "From a financial perspective, Google Cloud SQL is on the cheaper side."
    "It's really cheap. It wouldn't be more than, I believe it's around 50 euro per month for running a cloud SQL."
    "SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable."
    "SQL Anywhere cost us about $400."
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    Top Industries

    By visitors reading reviews
    Financial Services Firm
    14%
    Computer Software Company
    13%
    Educational Organization
    8%
    University
    8%
    Computer Software Company
    15%
    Government
    9%
    University
    8%
    Manufacturing Company
    8%
     

    Company Size

    By reviewers
    Large Enterprise
    Midsize Enterprise
    Small Business
    By reviewers
    Company SizeCount
    Small Business9
    Midsize Enterprise4
    Large Enterprise9
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    Questions from the Community

    What do you like most about Google Cloud SQL?
    The implementation part of the product was easy.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Cloud SQL?
    We have set up automated patch management for Google Cloud SQL, and it does on a daily basis what needs to be done, so it is pretty good overall for maintaining our database security.
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    What needs improvement with Google Cloud SQL?
    Sometimes the sharing with third parties or configuring that in Google Cloud SQL is not the most intuitive. From a user perspective, if Google Cloud SQL integrated AI directly into the query so tha...
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    What do you like most about SAP SQL Anywhere?
    SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP SQL Anywhere?
    SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable.
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    What needs improvement with SAP SQL Anywhere?
    SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA.
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    Sybase SQL Anywhere
     

    Overview

    Google Cloud SQL is a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up, maintain, manage, and administer your relational PostgreSQL and MySQL databases in the cloud. Google Cloud SQL offers high performance, scalability, and convenience. Hosted on Google Cloud Platform, Cloud SQL provides a database infrastructure for applications running anywhere.

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    SAP SQL Anywhere enables companies to develop custom mobile and IoT application and rapidly design and deploy embedded database applications. The RDBMS solutions can provide secure, reliable data management and synchronization for thousands of mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and remote environments. They let business users work uninterrupted, even without a network connection.

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    Sample Customers

    BeDataDriven, CodeFutures, Daffodil, GenieConnect, KiSSFLOW, LiveHive, SulAm_rica, Zync
    AOK Bundesverband, Surgutneftegas Open Joint Stock Company, Molson Coors Brewing Company, City of Buenos Aires, ASR Group, Citrix, EarlySense, Usha International Limited, Automotive Resources International, Wªrth Group, Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., Coelba, RZD Russian Railways, National Basketball Association, TALLY WEiJL
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