Oracle Database In-Memory vs SingleStore comparison

The compared Oracle and SingleStore solutions aren't in the same category. Oracle is ranked #3 in EDS , with an average rating of 9.2, and holds a 8.2% mindshare in the category. SingleStore is ranked #11 in DS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 1.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SingleStore users who would recommend it.

Oracle Database In-Memory

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Embedded Database (3rd), Relational Databases Tools (9th)

SingleStore

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (11th), Vector Databases (15th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Databases solutions, they serve different purposes. Oracle Database In-Memory is designed for Embedded Database and holds a mindshare of 8.2%, down 15.0% compared to last year.
SingleStore, on the other hand, focuses on Database as a Service (DBaaS), holds 1.7% mindshare, up 0.7% since last year.

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Featured Reviews

Laksiri Bala

DB Architect / Consultant at Virtusa Global

Faster processing and improved memory operations have enhanced transaction and analytics efficiency

The valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory ( /products/oracle-database-in-memory-reviews ) include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics. It also offers specific memory areas, like in-memory cache, that act as intermediaries between disk and buffer cache. This feature helps organizations handle real-time memory requirements effectively.

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Yasin Sarı

Senior Data Analyst at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees

High-speed data processing, seamless scalability, and excellent high availability making it an optimal choice for those prioritizing performance and efficiency in a database solution

There's a noteworthy consideration when it comes to collecting massive amounts of data. It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks. Attempting to use it for direct extraction, for instance, might lead to memory-related challenges. While MySQL version five might lack extensive SQL capabilities, SingleStore also has its constraints, requiring simpler SQL writing. This becomes evident when seeking advanced functionalities like window functions or JSON functions, where SingleStore doesn't offer an extensive toolkit, necessitating a more straightforward approach to SQL.

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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 valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics."

"We find the dashboard and the speed of data processing very valuable in Oracle Database In-Memory."

"The product offers high scalability."

"The solution's most valuable feature is its performance optimization within our hardware environment."

"The application development is very user-friendly."

"We can integrate it with any data sources as well."

"Oracle Database In-Memory is a suite of features that improves performance for real-time analytics and mixed workloads."

"The solution is very fast."

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"MemSQL supports the MySQL protocol, and many functions are similar, so the learning curve is very short."

"The most valuable feature is the ability to create pipelines, streamline and extract data from the pipelines."

"The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed."

"The product can automatically reinstall and reconfigure in case of a shutdown."

"It's a distributed relational database, so it does not have a single server, it has multiple servers. Its architecture itself is fast because it has multiple nodes to distribute the workload and process large amounts of data."

"The ability to store data in memory is a standout feature, enhanced by robust failover mechanisms."

Cons

"Oracle Database In-Memory appliance-based solutions can be restrictive for some applications, as they may require more flexibility in the database design to be tuned and sized to the customer's needs."

"The query optimization and backup features should be added."

"We often have to find solutions on our own through the support site, so there's room for improvement in this regard."

"The product could be more economical."

"I would like Oracle Database In-Memory to include a data replication feature."

"The solution should move to the new way of writing software code with AI that is intelligent and learns."

"The product could benefit from enhancements in its graphical user interface."

"It would be good if Oracle could reduce downtime when transferring from non-In-Memory to In-Memory."

More Oracle Database In-Memory cons

"Poor key distribution can significantly impact performance, requiring a backward approach in design rather than adding tables incrementally."

"We don't get good discounts in Pakistan."

"Having the ability to migrate servers using a single command would be extremely beneficial."

"It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks."

"For new customers, it's very tough to start. Their documentation isn't organized, and there's no online training available. SingleStore is working on it, but that's a major drawback."

"There should be more pipelines available because I think that if MemSQL can connect to other services, that would be great."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is high."

"I rate the pricing a zero out of ten because Database In-Memory is too costly."

"It's quite costly and it comes with a fixed price."

"The product is expensive."

"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."

"Oracle Database In-Memory is expensive."

"The platform's licensing cost needs improvement."

"The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten."

More Oracle Database In-Memory pricing and cost advice

"SingleStore is a bit expensive."

"I would advise users to try the free 128GB version."

"Using it for analytical purposes can be cost-effective in the long run, especially in terms of infrastructure."

"They have two main options: cloud installation and bare-metal installation, each with different pricing models."

"The product's licensing is not expensive. It is comparable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

11%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

33%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

University

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Database In-Memory?

We can integrate it with any data sources as well.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database In-Memory?

Pricing is justified by the performance and business value offered by Oracle Database In-Memory. Although slightly higher, recent reductions in cloud costs and learning opportunities, such as free ...

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What needs improvement with Oracle Database In-Memory?

Oracle Database In-Memory could improve by better supporting generative AI challenges, such as hallucination management. Enhancing features like CAG augmentation and cache augmentation could signif...

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What do you like most about SingleStore DB?

The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SingleStore DB?

Using it for analytical purposes can be cost-effective in the long run, especially in terms of infrastructure. While building an on-premise cluster incurs an initial cost for servers with ample RAM...

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What needs improvement with SingleStore DB?

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Overview

Oracle Database In-Memory transparently accelerates analytics by orders of magnitude while simultaneously speeding up mixed-workload OLTP. With Oracle Database In-Memory, users get immediate answers to business questions that previously took hours.

Oracle Database In-Memory delivers leading-edge in-memory performance without the need to restrict functionality, or accept compromises, complexity and risk. Deploying Oracle Database In-Memory with any existing Oracle Database compatible application is as easy as flipping a switch - no application changes are required. Oracle Database In-Memory is fully integrated with the Oracle Database’s renowned scale-up, scale-out, storage tiering, availability, and security technologies making it the most industrialstrength offering on the market.

The ability to easily perform real-time data analysis together with real-time transaction processing on all existing applications enables organizations to transform into Real-Time Enterprises that quickly make data-driven decisions, respond instantly to customer demands, and continuously optimize all key processes.

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SingleStore enables organizations to scale from one to one million customers, handling SQL, JSON, full text and vector workloads — all in one unified platform.

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