Oracle Database Cloud Service vs SAP SQL Anywhere comparison

Oracle and SAP are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Oracle is ranked #15 with an average rating of 8.5, while SAP is ranked #31. Oracle holds a 1.4% mindshare in SQL, compared to SAP’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Oracle Database Cloud Service

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

SAP SQL Anywhere and Oracle Database Cloud Service are direct competitors in the database management market. SAP SQL Anywhere is preferred for its flexibility and easy integration with embedded applications, while Oracle Database Cloud Service has the upper hand in scalability and cloud-native capabilities.

Features: SAP SQL Anywhere offers embedded database capabilities, efficient mobile data synchronization, and seamless platform integration. Oracle Database Cloud Service features extensive scalability, cloud-native analytics, and machine learning integration.

Room for Improvement: SAP SQL Anywhere could improve in cloud capabilities, documentation for advanced features, and enterprise scalability. Oracle Database Cloud Service could enhance user interface intuitiveness, reduce complexity in deployment, and offer more competitive pricing tiers.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP SQL Anywhere offers simple deployment with strong support for specific business needs. Oracle Database Cloud Service provides flexible cloud deployment and advanced customer service with comprehensive documentation and support options.

Pricing and ROI: SAP SQL Anywhere generally has a lower initial setup cost, making it appealing to businesses seeking a cost-effective solution. Oracle Database Cloud Service, with a higher upfront investment, offers substantial long-term returns for large organizations through advanced cloud capabilities and scalability.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database Cloud Service

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

15th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP SQL Anywhere

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

31st

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Database Cloud Service is 1.4%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SQL Anywhere is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Database Cloud Service	1.4%
SAP SQL Anywhere	1.2%
Other	97.4%

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BILELBALI

Senior Consultant at NewAge Consulting

Has improved data security and automation while supporting large-scale storage and migration

I do not use the Global Reach feature. Regarding metrics and performance, I don’t recall the exact performance metrics, but we use ETL processes to monitor and manage migration performance and data quality. Oracle Database Cloud Service is strong for data management and storage, as well as for its security features and automation of data dumps and archiving. Overall, Oracle Database Cloud Service is a solid product. It’s well-suited for financial platforms. Oracle provides both its on-premises and cloud-based suites, and the company continues to evolve, offering more components for data storage, data management, and integration with other tools and SaaS solutions. I plan to continue using Oracle Database Cloud Service, particularly for managing SaaS tools in financial contexts.

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Mehak TAlwar

Automation Project Manager at a manufacturing company with 10,001+ employees

Scalable, easy to use, but stability could improve

We use SAP SQL Anywhere because we have a lot of Power BI reports that connect with the SQL database that we have for our robotic process automation data. We create procedures and other elements within the solution The most valuable features of SAP SQL Anywhere are the ease of use and the user…

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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

"Technically, this is a very, very, good product or database, whether on-premises or on the cloud."

"We really like the flexibility of adding more resources and the overall administration interface."

"Some advantages of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its availability, performance, and affordability."

"The most valuable features of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its scalability, advanced technology, cost-effectiveness, and the flexibility it provides with licensing."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service is good for managing data and storage, and also with the security and automation of the dump and graduate data."

"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database Cloud Service is its cloud capabilities."

"It is a very stable program."

"Some advantages of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its availability, performance, and affordability."

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"It's a great product to use if you are already have an integration with SAP's ERP/CRM systems."

"It works well in general."

"We've found the solution very reliable overall. It's very fast."

"SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful."

"SQL Anywhere is easy and it did not cost as much as SQL Microsoft."

"The most valuable features of SAP SQL Anywhere are the ease of use and the user interface is intuitive."

"It works well in general."

"The auto-backup replication is a perfect feature. That is the feature I liked the most."

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Cons

"We're actually going through licensing issues and are looking to perhaps changing to another solution, something that is perhaps open-source."

"Oracle Cloud is very strong in the database, but it is not as comprehensive as AWS or Azure."

"We encountered connection failures for some of our sites."

"I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable."

"I don't feel secure in a deal with Oracle because that team changes the conditions each year, and there's no representative from the team that talks to my company about new needs."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service has room for improvement in handling large-scale applications."

"The initial setup is a bit complex for the beginner, so you need a little technical experience to install it."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service is a good engine and at the moment, there isn't any new feature I can think of that I'd like added to the service. The only problem I see in Oracle Database Cloud Service is it's more commercial, so it has a relation to how it deals with customers. I don't feel secure in a deal with Oracle because that team changes the conditions each year, and there's no representative from the team that talks to my company about new needs. Oracle needs to improve its relationship with customers and partners in general."

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"Performance issues when syncing the MBO packages to the server."

"We have had some stability issues with SAP SQL Anywhere, but I am not sure if it is an application or network issue."

"A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14 there's a problem with the license."

"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."

"A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14."

"It is not as secure as it could be; there needs to be more encryption and we can find passwords very easily."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable."

"The product has reasonable pricing. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."

"Price is always higher for all Oracle products."

"Every year we are increasing the price of the solution. There is hardware licensing available. We pay approximately $20,000 monthly to use the solution."

"The tool is not cheap."

"Pricing for Oracle Database Cloud Service could be more competitive. Lately, pricing for it has been increasing, so my company may have to review different options to find a solution with competitive pricing. From what I know, there's no additional cost apart from the standard licensing fees for Oracle Database Cloud Service."

"SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable."

"SQL Anywhere cost us about $400."

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Financial Services Firm

11%

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Construction Company

Computer Software Company

10%

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Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	7

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Questions from the Community

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Overview

Oracle Database Exadata Cloud Service (Exadata Service) delivers the world's best Cloud Database Platform by combining the world's #1 database with Exadata, the most powerful database platform, and adding all the simplicity and cost effectiveness of the public cloud.

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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

Kagool, iPoint-Systems

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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