SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDBMS) by Microsoft. The product's main purposes are to store data and retrieve it as requested by other software applications - on the same computer or on another computer across a shared network. The solution is built on top of Structured Query Language (SQL), which is a standardized programming language used for relational database management.
It has the easiest licensing.
This is a downside of enterprise Microsoft products.
It has the easiest licensing.
This is a downside of enterprise Microsoft products.
Oracle Database is a top-ranking multi-model database management system by Oracle Corporation. Through Oracle database services and products, clients receive cost-optimized and high-performing versions of Oracle Database, as well as in-memory, NoSQL, and MySQL databases. The solution is available by several service providers on premises, in the cloud, or as a hybrid installation. It can be run on vendor servers as well as on Oracle hardware, including Exadata on-premise, Oracle Cloud, or Cloud at Customer.
Be prepared to pay for consulting services, and do not underestimate the time required to find and hire good quality database administrators.
The license cost need to be optimized. The licensing cost is very high compared to other RDBMS.
Be prepared to pay for consulting services, and do not underestimate the time required to find and hire good quality database administrators.
The license cost need to be optimized. The licensing cost is very high compared to other RDBMS.
MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS) owned by Oracle. Before Oracle acquired the product, it was completely free for users. After the merge, the solution started offering paid services with more features, alongside a free version. MySQL can easily integrate with a wide variety of programming languages, which makes it one of the most flexible and reliable products among its competitors. This cost-effective solution helps users deliver high-performance and scalable database applications through several products. They include:
When you know the setup will continue to grow, make sure you have the paid support.
Enterprise editions and support are definitely needed for the heavy users who need direct support.
When you know the setup will continue to grow, make sure you have the paid support.
Enterprise editions and support are definitely needed for the heavy users who need direct support.
SAP HANA, also known as SAP High-performance Analytics Appliance, is a multi-model database that stores data in its memory, allowing users to avoid disk storage. The product combines its robust database with services for creating applications. SAP HANA is faster than other database management systems (DBMS) because it stores data in column-based tables in main memory and brings online analytical processing (OLAP) and online transaction processing (OLTP) together.
It is expensive, which isn't a problem for us because SAP HANA is processing the data so fast.
SAP HANA is an expensive product.
It is expensive, which isn't a problem for us because SAP HANA is processing the data so fast.
SAP HANA is an expensive product.
Teradata is a multi-cloud data platform company that provides data warehouse and relational database tools. The brand has an extensive portfolio of big data analytic solutions, integrated marketing applications, and services. The products that Teradata offers can be categorized in the following ways:
Teradata is not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
The initial cost may seem high, but the TCO is low.
Teradata is not cheap, but you get what you pay for.
The initial cost may seem high, but the TCO is low.
PostgreSQL is a powerful and efficient database solution, ideal for transactional purposes and batch processing. Its superior indexing and performance advantages make it a valuable choice for organizations.
The most valuable features include its ease of management, extensive range of features, and complete SQL dialects. It offers JSONB aggregators and a specific data type for optimized performance. The open-source nature, community support, and cost-effectiveness make it a reliable and flexible option for organizations.
Affordable solution.
It is free. There is no license on it.
Affordable solution.
It is free. There is no license on it.
Firebird SQL is an open-source, cross-platform relational database management system that offers an enterprise-level database solution. The solution is designed to be highly secure, efficient, and compatible with various platforms and programming languages. Firebird can operate in both embedded and server modes.
It is a public domain system as every customer can install it on their system without paying any license fee.
It is okay.
It is a public domain system as every customer can install it on their system without paying any license fee.
It is okay.
They are competitive and honest (compared to how peer firms approach licensing conversations).
Compared to Oracle, it is so much cheaper.
They are competitive and honest (compared to how peer firms approach licensing conversations).
Compared to Oracle, it is so much cheaper.
Vertica is a deploy-anywhere SQL database created for elasticity, speed, and advanced analytics. Vertica enables today’s busy teams to modernize their data warehouses, democratize data and analytics to enable increased access, and deploy analytics in a hybrid cloud environment. Additionally, Vertica merges how companies power their analytics by providing a scalable, open, and elastic database with numerous intuitive features.
Work with a vendor, if possible, and take advantage of more aggressive discounts at mid-fiscal year (April) and fiscal year-end (October).
Read the fine print carefully.
Work with a vendor, if possible, and take advantage of more aggressive discounts at mid-fiscal year (April) and fiscal year-end (October).
Read the fine print carefully.
Amazon Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database built for the cloud, that combines the performance and availability of traditional enterprise databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open source databases.
The price could be lower compared to its competitors.
It is quite expensive.
The price could be lower compared to its competitors.
It is quite expensive.
The licensing cost is too high for LocalDB.
The fees are fair.
The licensing cost is too high for LocalDB.
The fees are fair.
CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built on a transactional and strongly-consistent key-value store. It scales horizontally; survives disk, machine, rack, and even datacenter failures with minimal latency disruption and no manual intervention; supports strongly-consistent ACID transactions; and provides a familiar SQL API for structuring, manipulating, and querying data.
I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing.
The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten.
I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing.
The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten.
Netezza is a costly solution. It does serve a specific purpose but it's costlier than what's available in the market, if you go to the cloud.
The pricing is very expensive. It has a lot CPUs with a lot of components in it. It also has built-in redundancy for resiliency reasons.
Netezza is a costly solution. It does serve a specific purpose but it's costlier than what's available in the market, if you go to the cloud.
The pricing is very expensive. It has a lot CPUs with a lot of components in it. It also has built-in redundancy for resiliency reasons.
SingleStore is a powerful data management and analytics platform that excels in efficiently handling and analyzing large volumes of data in real-time. It is particularly effective in managing complex queries and providing fast query responses.
With its scalability and ability to handle high data loads, SingleStore is suitable for various industries such as e-commerce, finance, and telecommunications.
Users have praised its high performance, scalability, and real-time analytics capabilities as its most valuable features. It can handle large amounts of data efficiently and seamlessly integrate with existing systems.
The platform's ease of use and intuitive interface are also highly praised.
I would advise users to try the free 128GB version.
SingleStore is a bit expensive.
I would advise users to try the free 128GB version.
SingleStore is a bit expensive.
EDB Postgres Advanced Server is a powerful and reliable database management system designed for production workloads. It offers a range of advanced features, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to scale their operations. With support for multi-tenancy, JSONB, and production features similar to Oracle, the solution is versatile and can meet the needs of a wide range of organizations.
Pricing is significantly lower than competing products.
The product is either free with community support or very inexpensive with a small yearly fee for paid support.
Pricing is significantly lower than competing products.
The product is either free with community support or very inexpensive with a small yearly fee for paid support.
SQLite is an open-source, serverless, reliable, and flexible, SQL database engine. It is particularly favored in the realm of embedded database solutions and small to medium-sized projects. Unlike traditional database systems that operate on a client-server model, SQLite is a serverless database engine, meaning it runs directly within the application it powers. This unique architecture makes SQLite an ideal choice for applications where simplicity, efficiency, and minimal configuration are paramount.
I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten.
The tool is open-source.
I rate the product’s pricing a six out of ten.
The tool is open-source.
IBM Informix is a widely used and scalable relational database management system designed to handle large amounts of data and high transaction volumes. It is known to provide exceptional performance, thanks to its Parallel Data Query Engine (PDQ) that enables parallel processing of queries and operations, significantly reducing response times for complex queries and large data sets. Additionally, Informix supports online operations like backup, restore, index maintenance, and table reorganization, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous availability.
I am not aware of the licensing costs or terms.
For me, it's always too expensive.
I am not aware of the licensing costs or terms.
For me, it's always too expensive.
Oracle Database In-Memory transparently accelerates analytics by orders of magnitude while simultaneously speeding up mixed-workload OLTP. With Oracle Database In-Memory, users get immediate answers to business questions that previously took hours.
Database In-Memory is priced a bit higher than its competitors like Microsoft.
The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten.
Database In-Memory is priced a bit higher than its competitors like Microsoft.
The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten.
Citus is a distributed database that extends PostgreSQL, allowing you to continue using all the powerful Postgres features while still scaling.
Citus Data is an open-source product.
Citus Data is an open-source product.
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. p>
This solution is a little bit pricey.
The price is worth the quality.
This solution is a little bit pricey.
The price is worth the quality.
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.
SQL Anywhere cost us about $400.
SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable.
SQL Anywhere cost us about $400.
SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable.
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.
The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees.
Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution.
The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees.
Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution.
Tibero by TmaxSoft bridges the gap between legacy relational databases and the new paradigm of running workloads in virtualized data centers and the Cloud, allowing enterprises to fully leverage their investment by embracing a simple, true utilization licensing model.
The overall costs are very low compared to Oracle.
The price of Tibero is cheaper than that of Oracle.
The overall costs are very low compared to Oracle.
The price of Tibero is cheaper than that of Oracle.
Apache Derby, an Apache DB subproject, is an open source relational database implemented entirely in Java and available under the Apache License, Version 2.0. Some key advantages include:
Kx is the world leader in high-performance, in-memory computing, streaming analytics and operational intelligence. The company’s focus is on delivering the best possible performance and flexibility for high-volume, data-intensive analytics and applications. Kx software includes the time-series database kdb+ with a built-in programming language called q, and a robust suite of visualization tools built on top of the database platform providing business intelligence for all users.
