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Oracle Java DB vs SAP HANA comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 25, 2026

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
21st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HANA
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.3
Number of Reviews
93
Ranking in other categories
Data Virtualization (2nd), Embedded Database (1st), Database Management Systems (DBMS) (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 1.3%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA is 6.2%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SAP HANA6.2%
Oracle Java DB1.3%
Other92.5%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Featured Reviews

HK
Software Developer at CognitiveScale
Rapid deployment has simplified backend work and supports independent database management
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 encryption of Oracle Java DB. We are using encryptions such as AES. We are currently using these to encrypt the sensitive data. We encrypt not only passwords but mostly all the data.
Bassem Mohammed - PeerSpot reviewer
IT Application Manager at TBTD
Integrated business processes have improved real-time analytics and financial performance
Whether I or my customers utilize SAP HANA's real-time analytics depends on the data needed to be displayed, and then choosing how to transfer the data to the analytic object, data source, or database to be displayed in the reports. It may be near real-time, real-time, or running batch every day. There are tools for integration between third-party systems, such as OData or APIs from SAP to get in or push data to other systems. Support for both structured and unstructured data helps organizations unify data sources depending on the needed data to be displayed. There are many ways to store it for report displays, but structured data will be better than unstructured data.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"The solution's capability to handle large data sets, large volumes and indexing are the most valuable features."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"Using this product will lead to a reduction in operational costs."
"This is a fairly stable language, and it's been in the market for several years."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"The solution is stable."
"It's very convenient and very innovative."
"As I only worked part-time on SAP HANA, I did not have the opportunity to explore the advanced features of the solution. However, I did work with basic features, such as user administration and access controls for the accounting department. The feature that stood out to me the most was the Single Sign-On and user administration, backup, and server management. My experience with SAP HANA was mainly focused on basic server improvements."
"We can save data very easily."
"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."
"We have found the solution to be customizable and it is beneficial it comes as a bundled package, and additionally, it is user-friendly."
"The solution is very stable."
"The stability is very, very good."
"The solution is currently very stable."
 

Cons

"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"With respect to the product's consistency, there's a lot of scope that could be introduced in regulator basis."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"Needs graphical programming without coding."
"In a future release, SAP HANA should add a module for taxation, such as income tax and withholding tax."
"The JDBC connectors are very slow."
"This is an expensive solution."
"There's an issue in the partition. When you record more than two million records, partitioning does not work well. In Oracle it's easy. SAP must resolve this issue in order to be more competitive with Oracle."
"The user interface and CRM need to be more user-friendly, it's abnormally painful."
"Unlike other databases, it lacks management features that legacy databases like Oracle or SQL servers have. They need to make the solution easier to manage and offer tools that make management more effective. A lot of things you have on traditional databases you have to develop into HANA."
"Technical support could be better. When we have requested this, the tendency has been to instruct us to implement a note and keep them apprised."
 

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."
"It is expensive, which isn't a problem for us because SAP HANA is processing the data so fast."
"The price of this product is good."
"SAP HANA is an expensive product."
"While the cost of the license may seem high, it is important to note that the benefits of the solution far outweighs the cost."
"SAP HANA is very expensive for small to medium businesses."
"The price of licensing is dependent on the size of the project, however, we have found that there is scope to negotiate the cost. If the solution is implemented on-premises there may be some extra costs for hosting etc."
"Its licensing is expensive for SMEs and large enterprises alike."
"The licensing cost for SAP HANA is approximately $200 per user per month."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Outsourcing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business26
Midsize Enterprise12
Large Enterprise64
 

Questions from the Community

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.
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
 

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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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