Oracle Java DB vs SAP IQ comparison

Oracle and SAP are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Oracle is ranked #21 with an average rating of 9.0, while SAP is ranked #25 with an average rating of 6.8. Oracle holds a 1.1% mindshare in SQL, compared to SAP’s 1.4% mindshare. Additionally, 71% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 80% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Oracle Java DB

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71% willing to recommend

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80% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

SAP IQ and Oracle Java DB compete in the database management system market. SAP IQ may have the upper hand in robust data analytics capabilities, while Oracle Java DB is preferred for its seamless Java application integration.

Features: SAP IQ offers high-performance analytics, scalability, and data compression, excelling in large-scale data management and complex queries. Oracle Java DB is valued for its small footprint, ease of Java integration, and versatility, making it an excellent choice for developers looking for a lightweight database solution.

Room for Improvement: SAP IQ could benefit from improved user interface design, enhanced cloud integration, and reduced setup complexity. Oracle Java DB might improve with better scaling options, more comprehensive support for large datasets, and enhanced security features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP IQ is known for its straightforward deployment supported by comprehensive customer service, suitable for enterprise environments. Oracle Java DB offers a simple and quick setup process but has limited customer support, aligning with its lightweight database design.

Pricing and ROI: SAP IQ incurs higher initial costs, aligned with its powerful analytics capabilities and potential for significant ROI in data-intensive scenarios. Oracle Java DB, with lower setup costs, is appealing for budget-conscious projects, offering satisfactory ROI for smaller-scale applications.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Java DB

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

21st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP IQ

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

25th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Warehouse (14th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP IQ is 1.4%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Relational Databases Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Java DB	1.1%
SAP IQ	1.4%
Other	97.5%

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Anil-Sinha

Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

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.

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Reviewer302462

Tech Director at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Works well with existing platform integration but could improve error messaging and technical support

I do not use SAP IQ's machine learning capabilities. I cannot assess the benefit of SAP IQ's distributed query processing for complex queries, as I am a non-technical operator. I am not sure if we use SAP IQ's data compression features. I think the compression we are doing is on the data storage level and not on the database level. I believe we do not use it, but I'm not certain. We do not utilize SAP IQ's support for unstructured data, as we do not have unstructured data. I do not have any strong opinions on SAP IQ's security features such as data encryption. It's not been something that has been much in focus, neither in our choice of the platform, nor in our daily operations. I guess they're satisfactory as they have not been a problem. I am not aware of the pricing and licensing of SAP IQ, as it's part of a bigger agreement, and I'm not the owner of that agreement. My impression is that SAP IQ is a rather expensive tool in terms of value for money. On a scale of 1-10, I rate SAP IQ a 7.

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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

"It's very clever."

"The valuable features include connecting to the database and retrieving data."

"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."

"The most valuable feature is automation."

"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 solution is stable."

"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."

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"Unbeatable speed and compression with a colummn-structured relational database."

"The initial setup is easy."

"All data is compressed and indexed, allowing for fast execution of transactions."

"The feature I appreciate the most about SAP IQ is the compression, which is very good; we cannot compare with any other type of EDW."

"The product is easy to learn."

"The column-based technologies (basically all the database for ITP) are used for SAP IQ. It is used as a column-based solution."

"IQ is a very high-performance and high-transaction database."

"It is very robust for ad hoc DW queries and its columnar compression is unique and valuable."

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Cons

"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."

"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."

"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."

"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."

"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."

"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."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"The downside I see is that it doesn't allow most integrated backups; many of the marketplace players such as NetBackup or Veritas, those software integrated backups are not available."

"There is very little documentation available."

"The organization who owns the product does not support it well and appears not to be doing significant development for the future."

"I think the universe should be part of the Sybase IQ tool set."

"The solution works best when combined with other SAP solutions. If the environment has other systems other options might be better."

"The tool gets stuck sometimes."

"The only negative aspect of IQ is the cost, which can be challenging for companies in Peru."

"Concurrency and functional error messaging."

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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."

"Negotiation is very important."

"The cost of implementation is about $3,000."

"It's not that costly. So, the pricing is cheap."

"The only costs after standard licensing fees are for add-ons and upgrades."

"Negotiate based on the features required."

"Evaluate all options; check to see if you need expensive add-ons."

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Financial Services Firm

36%

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	6

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	16

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.

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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.

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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.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP IQ?

IQ implementation costs about three thousand dollars. It's less expensive compared to alternatives like Teradata Base in terms of transactional efficiency.

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What needs improvement with SAP IQ?

When it comes to SAP IQ, the areas that could be improved or enhanced include the error messaging and the locking capabilities, as that's where we often encounter problems. When there is an issue, ...

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What is your primary use case for SAP IQ?

Our usual use cases for SAP IQ is that we have a Software-as-a-Service architecture where this database is the foundation for our SAP BusinessObjects platform. This is where it's getting its data f...

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Overview

Java DB is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Data is stored and queried via SQL or JDBC. Like other RDBMSs, Java DB can also be accessed through a persistence layer such as JPA, Hibernate, or JDO. Java objects can be stored in the columns of Java DB tables.

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SAP® IQ software delivers speed and power for extreme-scale enterprise data warehousing and analytics. Its column-oriented, grid-based massively parallel processing (MPP) architecture and patented data compression and indexing technologies enable companies to exploit the value of huge amounts of data at the speed of business.

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