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Oracle Java DB vs SAP HANA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

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
SAP HANA
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
89
Ranking in other categories
Data Virtualization (2nd), Embedded Database (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 0.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA is 10.5%, down from 11.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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.
Dhiraj Jankar - PeerSpot reviewer
Users appreciate the mix of in-memory architecture and ease of backend management
The most valuable SAP HANA features are that, compared to Oracle, there is less administrative work and less complex work to handle, making it very straightforward. The tool itself takes care of the backend work. The main benefits SAP HANA provides to users include its architecture, which combines both column store and row store capabilities. Some places find the row feature important, whereas others find column store important. It allows some tables to be stored in a column base, others in a row base, and the In-Memory functionalities are mostly the highlight of SAP HANA, especially compared to disk-based memory users. This was the main reason SAP HANA was introduced initially.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"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."
"The solution is stable."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"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."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"The solution is stable."
"The tool is an in-memory database that stores and retrieves data very quickly. This speed makes it faster to use and maintain data, as no additional processes move data between memory and disk."
"The performance is very, very good. It's one of the best aspects of the solution."
"Technically it resembles Oracle, but as a somewhat lighter version."
"It's stable and reliable."
"The benefits include high database loading performance, superior reporting performance, and ease of use."
"The solution is marvelous because it controls everything including workflow and that makes our company more productive."
"The solution is easy to manage enterprise resources and the reporting and analytics are including. It is good for company growth and all module are managed well."
 

Cons

"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"The JDBC connectors are very slow."
"In terms of improvement, the speed is not as good as we thought it would be. That is why we are trying different solutions that will be built with different technologies."
"The surface side or Attack dashboard needs improvement because there are some gaps after sales services."
"There could be better management for faster updates, last year there were some changes in India to the e-invoicing feature."
"The SAP HANA interface has room for improvement because it takes more work to manage than the Microsoft SQL Server interface."
"Needs graphical programming without coding."
"The support is lacking and not worth the premium price. If support was just a nominal fee, it would be perceived differently."
"The main issue is the ecosystem, which lacks the widespread support that SQL enjoys."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
"We are spending about 20,000 to 30,000 euros on the solution."
"There is an annual payment needed to use the solution."
"It is expensive, which isn't a problem for us because SAP HANA is processing the data so fast."
"The price of SAP HANA is very expensive and it is paid annually."
"SAP HANA is expensive, but unfortunately, we do not have any alternatives."
"The tool has a high price. I rate the solution’s pricing, one on a scale of ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap."
"SAP HANA is very expensive for small to medium businesses."
"We pay for a maintenance license, and the licensing cost is high. In general, it is a very expensive solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Computer Software Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

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.
What are the biggest benefits of using SAP HANA?
Based on my work with SAP HANA, the biggest benefit that it can bring to your business is total data management. This product is by SAP - a company that serves almost all needs a client may have co...
Is SAP HANA’s customer and technical support reliable?
We have been using SAP HANA for a fairly short period of time and have only taken advantage of their customer support. So far, we have not had issues that required specialized help from technical s...
Is SAP HANA difficult to set up and start using?
SAP HANA is fairly easy to set up, however, I do not think a complete beginner can do it. You certainly need some preparation - either you need to have experience with similar solutions, or with ot...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance, HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Université Nice Sophia Antipolis
Unilever, NHS 24, adidas Group, CHIO Aachen, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited
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