Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials vs SAP Replication Server comparison

Redgate and SAP are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. Redgate is ranked #9, while SAP is ranked #21 with an average rating of 7.0. Redgate holds a 5.3% mindshare in DDM, compared to SAP’s 1.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Redgate users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of SAP users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

SAP Replication Server and Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials both offer database management solutions. Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials is often viewed as superior due to its comprehensive tool suite that simplifies database tasks, making it worth the price tag for many businesses.

Features: SAP Replication Server offers extensive replication capabilities, allowing seamless data transfer across various platforms. It is ideal for global organizations needing high availability and disaster recovery. Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials offers a wide array of tools designed to streamline development and operations, with strengths in database version control, error checking, and automation. The key difference lies in SAP's focus on data replication versus Redgate's comprehensive set of development and operation tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:SAP Replication Server deployment is typically complex, requiring significant setup and management. It offers professional support with enterprise-level service. Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials is known for its quick and easy deployment, benefiting from user-friendly installation and clear documentation. Redgate’s customer service is highly responsive, offering great support for developers and DBAs alike.

Pricing and ROI: SAP Replication Server’s pricing aligns with its enterprise-grade features, generally implying higher setup costs and long-term ROI for businesses needing robust replication capabilities. Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials provides flexible pricing options, often offering a more attractive initial investment with a quick ROI due to its efficiency-improving tools.

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Categories and Ranking

Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essent...

Ranking in Database Development and Management

9th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

SAP Replication Server

Ranking in Database Development and Management

21st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (39th)

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials is 5.3%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP Replication Server is 1.5%, up from 0.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials	5.3%
SAP Replication Server	1.5%
Other	93.2%

Database Development and Management

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ChristopherSmith1

Director, Enterprise Data Management at Glatfelter Insurance Group

SQL Search and change automation functionality help us manage our code repository and databases

The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources. It takes a lot of memory and a lot of processing power to run, and that tends to slow things down a bit. Making it a little more lightweight while still doing the same thing, as much as possible, is what we would like to see in the future. I've noticed that Microsoft SSMS runs much quicker without RedGate installed than it does with it installed. From bootup of the app to opening query windows and connections, SSMS is quicker without Redgate than with, by a significant margin. The other area for improvement is regarding licensing. Every month or two my SSMS loses it's redgate license key and I need to re-enter the key to continue using Red Gate, even though the license is annual.

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reviewer1834542

Finance Business Process Improvement, Transformation and Project Management at a consultancy with self employed

Eliminates replication and allows you to use only one database, speeding up performance and reducing amount of storage

The private solution is expensive. If you're in a situation where you're paying IBM or AWS or somebody just to host you specifically, you're paying people to run it and you're taking care of all the upgrades. As a company, you're either hiring or paying an outsourcer to do that, and you have to manage it, keep up with the updates to the hardware, software, and the operating system. It's very expensive because there's a lot to control and take care of.

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Quotes from Members

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Pros

"The most valuable feature is SQL Search."

"It is easy to track the reports, this is what is most valuable for me."

"SAP is renovating different things. We are using external tools to connect as of now. It is going well, and now the new generation integration platforms are going to be pretty easy."

"SAP Replication Server is an application that I consider to be a robust system. It has proven to be highly reliable in my experience."

"It speeds up the performance in terms of how fast you are able to access the data, look at it, get it reported to you, and send it to somebody. It also reduces the amount of storage."

"We can customize any workflow and we also like the business domain modeling that can be done."

"It's pretty good at handling replication, even under high load. It also provides cross-database replication, for example, from Sybase to Oracle."

Cons

"I would like to see the bandwidth increase allowing me to easily analyze more data."

"The biggest problem with the Redgate SQL Toolbelt is just how heavy it is; it seems to take a lot of resources."

"There is room for improvement in terms of pricing and faster support."

"Improvement is a never ending story, and HANA is doing some improvements. We are able to adopt that, and we have to do it by integration with HANA. They are very major changes that we need to see."

"I would like to see it become mobile-friendly."

"If someone wants to replicate their data from Sybase to a newer technology for data warehousing or other purposes, it would be better if they supported those."

"The private solution is expensive. If you're in a situation where you're paying IBM or AWS or somebody just to host you specifically, you're paying people to run it and you're taking care of all the upgrades."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is about $3,500 USD per individual to buy, and then it's about 20% per year for renewal."

"Our fees are paid on an annual basis."

"It's a very expensive solution."

"You can pick one of the hosted cloud services as opposed to owning it and doing it yourself. Your cost of ownership on the hardware, the data storage, and the maintenance all go down. It depends on what service you use."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Retailer

13%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP Replication Server?

It's a pretty good product and stable.

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What needs improvement with SAP Replication Server?

SAP can provide better support for cross-database replication to newer technologies. The product supports Oracle, but I am not aware of what other technologies it supports. If someone wants to repl...

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What is your primary use case for SAP Replication Server?

It's basically to transfer data from one server to another. It's used for this purpose.

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Overview

Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials offers essential tools for optimizing, managing, and deploying SQL Server databases efficiently, ideal for professionals seeking reliable database solutions.

Designed for database professionals, Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials streamlines SQL Server database management with a suite of integrated tools. It simplifies complex tasks, increases productivity, and helps maintain consistency across deployments. By automating repetitive tasks, it allows users to focus on critical areas, promoting a more efficient workflow. Its integration with existing systems ensures a smooth transition and compatibility with current technologies.

What are the most important features?

SQL Compare: Compares and synchronizes database schemas to keep environments in sync.
SQL Data Compare: Matches data across databases to ensure data integrity.
SQL Source Control: Integrates with version control systems to track database changes.
SQL Prompt: Provides code suggestions for faster and more accurate query writing.

What benefits and ROI should users look for?

Time Savings: Automates repetitive tasks, reducing manual effort.
Enhanced Accuracy: Minimizes risk of errors with reliable comparison and synchronization.
Scalability: Supports growth with seamless integration with version control systems.
Increased Productivity: Boosts development speed by offering efficient code suggestions.

Industries implementing Redgate SQL Toolbelt Essentials often experience increased efficiency in database management. For example, financial services use it for precise data handling, while healthcare leverages its data integrity features to ensure accurate patient records, improving both the security and reliability of their IT infrastructure.

Redgate

Information and data-driven insight is what powers business today. But to get the most from your enterprise data, you need a way to bring transactional, streaming, social media, and other data together – regardless of its format and whether it’s structured or unstructured – and be able to analyze it. The challenge is moving, replicating, and centralizing a wide variety of data efficiently, cost-effectively, and quickly enough to meet business demands for active insight. SAP® Replication Server® can help. SAP Replication Server enables the continuous movement of mission-critical application data.

SAP

Sample Customers

Thinger.fi, Churchill College Univeristy of Cambridge, Margin Business Solutions Ltd., 4Penny.net, Sportinginsider.net, Lockheed Martin, Phillip Securities Pte Ltd, Nmbrs

Medtronic, Cirque du Soleil, Antarc, B&G Manufacturing, EarlySense, eBay, Ferrero, James Austin Company, Lenovo, Sagem, RAK Ceramics, Vodafone

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