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Oracle Database In-Memory vs Oracle Java DB comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
17th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
33
Ranking in other categories
Embedded Database (2nd)
Oracle Java DB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
23rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Database In-Memory is 2.3%, up from 1.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 1.4%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Database In-Memory2.3%
Oracle Java DB1.4%
Other96.3%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Hosney Osman - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Solution Architect at Vodafone
Real-time analytics have transformed response times and support huge data volumes with compression
I do not have any comment related to the improvement of the solution; for sure, it needs improvement, but for my use cases, it is very sufficient, and I think for the biggest companies, it needs a very powerful infrastructure. The area where improvement is required the most in the product is the UI. The problem with the UI is that it is not complex for understanding, but it needs some training to know what each button does, how it works, and the many variables needed.
VA
Lead Developer / Analyst at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Connecting to databases and retrieving data effectively
I have experience connecting to a database with Java by using Java code and interrogating the database The valuable features include connecting to the database and retrieving data. Additionally, I can use SQL Developer to check the data and update tables in the database if needed. It allows me to…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Database In-Memory, to me, is the most compelling reason to go to Oracle 12c, release 1."
"We use the tool for real-time data transfer for risk management purposes. In a trading system, conversions happen fast. We use the product to handle fast transactions with low latency."
"The solution's ROI is excellent."
"The solution provides a good environment and it's a product we trust."
"We can provide a high standard with this solution to our customers by using such products."
"The product offers high scalability."
"The on-premise version is stable."
"I like Oracle because it is a backward-compatible solution."
"Using this product will lead to a reduction in operational costs."
"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"Running queries is the solution's most valuable feature."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"This is a fairly stable language, and it's been in the market for several years."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
 

Cons

"It would be good if Oracle could reduce downtime when transferring from non-In-Memory to In-Memory."
"The platform’s pricing needs improvement."
"They should improve the solution's scalability for large databases."
""It depends". If you get a good support engineer, it is a dream. But, most times, it is not, unfortunately."
"In the next release, Oracle should include column store or advanced query optimization so a database can be optimized by enabling analytic queries to run faster."
"Technical support is useful with the My Oracle Support website. But when I have to open a service request, I have to find a solution on my own because technical support usually doesn't understand my problem or they always ask for the same logs, same questions, and I ultimately waste my time."
"Additionally, once we put data into Oracle, it's very hard to move it out to another solution, so we have to stay with Oracle."
"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."
"With respect to the product's consistency, there's a lot of scope that could be introduced in regulator basis."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."
"The platform's licensing cost needs improvement."
"It's quite costly and it comes with a fixed price."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is expensive."
"Database In-Memory is priced a bit higher than its competitors like Microsoft."
"The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten."
"I rate the pricing a zero out of ten because Database In-Memory is too costly."
"There is a need to make a yearly payment towards the licensing costs, after which there is any to pay towards the support cost attached to the solution."
"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
12%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Construction Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise23
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Database In-Memory?
I do not have any comment related to the improvement of the solution; for sure, it needs improvement, but for my use cases, it is very sufficient, and I think for the biggest companies, it needs a ...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Database In-Memory?
The major use case for Oracle Database In-Memory is real-time applications that need a fast response between the application and the database directly without any latency.
What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?
We did not use the replication or inbuilt replication from Oracle Java DB. We have separate core functions to replicate the database and migrate the database. We are not using the inbuilt encryptio...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?
I have a project where I previously deployed using Java while working on my internal project. Now, in my organization, they are using Oracle Java DB for backend purposes, particularly for the backend.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?
I can give around 4 to 4.5 regarding metrics on resource consumption for Oracle Java DB. Pricing for Oracle Java DB I can give around 8 to 9. My overall review rating for Oracle Java DB is 9.
 

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