Oracle Multitenant vs SAP SQL Anywhere comparison

Oracle and SAP are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Oracle is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0, while SAP is ranked #18 with an average rating of 10.0. Oracle holds a 0.6% mindshare in SQL, compared to SAP’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Oracle users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of SAP users who would recommend it.

Oracle Multitenant

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100% willing to recommend

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83% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

SAP SQL Anywhere and Oracle Multitenant are database management systems, each designed for different organizational needs. While SAP SQL Anywhere is preferred for its scalability and affordability, Oracle Multitenant offers superior features for larger enterprises.

Features: SAP SQL Anywhere provides offline capabilities, synchronized data handling, and ease of setup. Oracle Multitenant supports high-efficiency pluggable databases, multiple database management under one system, and superior security features.

Room for Improvement: SAP SQL Anywhere could enhance advanced security features, expand cloud compatibility, and optimize handling of very large databases. Oracle Multitenant can improve ease of use, reduce the complexity of setup, and lower resource consumption when managing simple databases.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: SAP SQL Anywhere offers straightforward deployment and responsive support, while Oracle Multitenant has a more complex deployment process but provides high-level support.

Pricing and ROI: SAP SQL Anywhere offers a lower initial cost with quick ROI for smaller models. Oracle Multitenant requires a higher initial investment but is worthwhile for extensive database management needs, offering significant ROI for complex environments.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Multitenant

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP SQL Anywhere

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

18th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Multitenant is 0.6%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP SQL Anywhere is 0.8%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Saikat Nag

Oracle Application Database Administrator at RP Sanjiv Goenka Group

Manages extensive utility billing applications efficiently with trusted performance and robust support

Currently, I have a very good experience with Oracle Multitenant. The pluggable database is easy to handle and manage, sharing resources efficiently. However, Oracle license pricing is an issue due to its high cost. Our organization is compelled to reduce CPU usage by seventy CPUs because the Oracle license cost depends on it.

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Crewmem67

IT Consultant at College Notre Dame de Nazareth

Reliable and able to expand but needs to be more secure

It is not as good as a SQL Server. I prefer to work with the SQL Server for Microsoft or Oracle. These are better as there are some comments on SQL Anywhere that makes me feel that I'm blocked. We'd like to have them update to a new version. They should update more often. I find I can't move to a new version without running tests as there are chances of bugs that can get into my system. The initial setup is not simple or straightforward, and it took a while to deploy. It is not as secure as it could be. This is an aspect they need to improve. There needs to be more encryption.

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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 stability of Oracle Multitenant is excellent, and I would rate it a nine out of ten."

"The feature that I like on Multitenant is the ease - it is very easy for my team to run the database."

"The most valuable features are the speed and ease of use."

"The database becomes pluggable. Inside this container is called a pluggable database and each application contains this pluggable database inside Multitenant. We can then share resources like control files, memory, etc. This lets you stop and start each application without impacting the others. This resource sharing is the most valuable feature"

"The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine."

"It's easy to use and works great."

"It is quite stable. We have not faced any kind of instability in the database."

"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. Our clients are mostly medium and enterprise businesses."

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"The most valuable features of SAP SQL Anywhere are the ease of use and the user interface is intuitive."

"We've found the solution very reliable overall. It's very fast."

"The auto-backup replication is a perfect feature. That is the feature I liked the most."

"It works well in general."

"SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful."

Cons

"From the scope of improvement, I would say that people are adopting new query options. Certain databases like MongoDB adopt new query options so that they can just pull the data."

"Technical support could be faster."

"Oracle license pricing is an issue due to its high cost. Our organization is compelled to reduce CPU usage by seventy CPUs because the Oracle license cost depends on it."

"This solution is a bit complicated when collecting from containers - that feature should be a bit better."

"The solution lacks a GUI for commands."

"It can be complicated to scale up the solution, but it's scalable."

"That said, Oracle in general doesn't invest in their UI for any of their applications. If we're talking about the dashboard or other user experience, there is room for improvement. I'm talking about on premises. The cloud version has started to improve."

"It would be beneficial to include this solution with Oracle Enterprise, but Oracle charges additional fees for it."

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"We have had some stability issues with SAP SQL Anywhere, but I am not sure if it is an application or network issue. We sometimes have a large amount of data being queried and it cannot handle it."

"A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14."

"It is not as secure as it could be."

"SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA."

"The interface is not easy in comparison to the SQL Server. It could be more user-friendly."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"This solution is a little bit pricey."

"For me, I will go with it if I have the budget. Some features are nicer than before, but at the end of the day, you always have a limited budget. I prefer to upgrade and get a specific hardware when possible. At the end, you will have to make a compromise. You will not get everything you would have liked to have."

"The price is worth the quality."

"SQL Anywhere cost us about $400."

"SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

22%

Real Estate/Law Firm

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Construction Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Multitenant?

The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Multitenant?

Oracle's licensing costs are very high. Due to the increased license costs, we migrated from Oracle hardware like SuperCluster and MiniCluster to HPE Nutanix to manage costs while continuing to use...

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What needs improvement with Oracle Multitenant?

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What do you like most about SAP SQL Anywhere?

SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP SQL Anywhere?

SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable.

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What needs improvement with SAP SQL Anywhere?

SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA.

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Comparisons

IBM Db2 Database vs Oracle Multitenant

Compared 57% of the time

SQL Server vs Oracle Multitenant

Compared 43% of the time

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SQL Server vs SAP SQL Anywhere

Compared 30% of the time

Oracle Database vs SAP SQL Anywhere

Compared 24% of the time

SAP HANA vs SAP SQL Anywhere

Compared 24% of the time

SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise vs SAP SQL Anywhere

Compared 23% of the time

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Also Known As

Oracle Pluggable Database

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Overview

Oracle Multitenant - an Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition option – introduces a new architecture that enables customers to easily consolidate multiple databases, without changing their applications. This new architecture delivers all the benefits of managing many databases as one, yet retains the isolation and resource prioritization of separate databases. In addition, Oracle Multitenant enables rapid provisioning and upgrades, and fully complements other options including Oracle Real Application Clusters and Active Data Guard.

For more information on Oracle Multitenant, visit Oracle.com

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SAP SQL Anywhere enables companies to develop custom mobile and IoT application and rapidly design and deploy embedded database applications. The RDBMS solutions can provide secure, reliable data management and synchronization for thousands of mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and remote environments. They let business users work uninterrupted, even without a network connection.

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Sample Customers

An Post, National Oilwell Varco, SAS Institute, Sportmaster, Y-Telecom

AOK Bundesverband, Surgutneftegas Open Joint Stock Company, Molson Coors Brewing Company, City of Buenos Aires, ASR Group, Citrix, EarlySense, Usha International Limited, Automotive Resources International, Wªrth Group, Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., Coelba, RZD Russian Railways, National Basketball Association, TALLY WEiJL

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