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SQL Server 2014 Express vs WordPress powered by AMIMOTO comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

SQL Server 2014 Express
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (28th)
WordPress powered by AMIMOTO
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Web Content Management (48th)
 

Mindshare comparison

SQL Server 2014 Express and WordPress powered by AMIMOTO aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. SQL Server 2014 Express is designed for Relational Databases Tools and holds a mindshare of 0.2%.
WordPress powered by AMIMOTO, on the other hand, focuses on Web Content Management, holds 0.6% mindshare.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SQL Server 2014 Express0.2%
SQL Server11.9%
Oracle Database11.5%
Other76.4%
Relational Databases Tools
Web Content Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
WordPress powered by AMIMOTO0.6%
Adobe Experience Manager9.6%
WordPress Business-Enterprise8.2%
Other81.6%
Web Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2805456 - PeerSpot reviewer
Student at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Practical database projects have strengthened my query skills and improved real data handling
However, I also realized its limitation when I tried working on a large database. It is not perfect because it provides 10 GB per database. If we are storing a large database or large data, 10 GB is not proper for storing. Overall, I would recommend SQL Server 2014 Express for a student and as a free version you can use it, but not for a large database or a company database. There are also performance issues. SQL Server 2014 Express is fast, but it is not perfectly scalable because it provides only 10 GB per database size. However, it has proper error handling. I think SQL Server 2014 Express can be improved by first improving the database size. Making the maximum size a user can have per database is needed. Right now it is 10 GB. Increase it to a maximum so a user can save as much data as they want, approaching unlimited data storage. Additionally, the operating system should be supported on every Windows variation, including Linux and every other operating system. A backup option is also needed because SSMS is not providing built-in backup features.
Daniel Adinew - PeerSpot reviewer
Network Exchange Project Manager at MINT
Versatile, user-friendly, and allows websites to grow seamlessly with increasing traffic
In my 15 years of experience with WordPress, one improvement I would suggest is addressing the challenge of testing plugins. While there are thousands available, many free versions are not fully functional. Access to fully functional commercial plugins often requires purchasing with dollars, which can be challenging for users facing financial constraints or difficulties obtaining foreign currency. Simplifying the process of testing and providing feedback on commercial plugins could enhance the overall user experience in future releases.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"SQL Server 2014 Express helped me gain a real-world application and practical database skills."
"The best features of SQL Server 2014 Express are that it can be downloaded, it is open source, can be downloaded on any desktop, and it is a free version with no charge for downloads, making it highly useful for students and developers building applications for standalone or enterprise applications."
"SQL Server 2014 Express has positively impacted my organization by improving my knowledge in SQL coding and making my work faster."
"SQL Server 2014 Express has impacted my organization positively because it is time-saving."
"The most valuable features of WordPress by AMIMOTO are its optimized performance, scalability, and stability."
 

Cons

"SQL Server 2014 Express can be improved as there are some resource limits. There are limitations on database size, memory, and CPU usage which restrict scalability."
"Whenever we put more data, the query time is more because it is not an Enterprise version and the data storage is limited to 10 GB, which is the only drawback I can identify."
"SQL Server 2014 Express can be improved by increasing the maximum 10 gigabytes for a database, as it would be better if this limit were increased."
"However, I also realized its limitation when I tried working on a large database. It is not perfect because it provides 10 GB per database."
"One improvement I would suggest is addressing the challenge of testing plugins."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
42%
Healthcare Company
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Transportation Company
8%
Construction Company
45%
Insurance Company
18%
Comms Service Provider
14%
Outsourcing Company
4%
 

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with SQL Server 2014 Express?
I cannot particularly mention one scenario where SQL Server 2014 Express has helped us the best, as it has helped in all scenarios. Whenever we put more data, the query time is more because it is n...
What is your primary use case for SQL Server 2014 Express?
SQL Server 2014 Express is a free, entry-level relational database recommended for lightweight as well as for small-scale and small embedded deployments, using the same core databases as the Enterp...
What advice do you have for others considering SQL Server 2014 Express?
If anyone is considering a product, I recommend SQL Server 2014 Express for development works, small data insertion, or performing basic insertions or storing data. It is one of the best products i...
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