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.
MariaDB is an open source relational database created by the original founders of MySQL. It is considered one of the most popular and trusted database servers throughout the world. MariaDB is a valued component found in most cloud offerings and is the default in many Linux tools. It is also widely used by Wikipedia, WordPress, and Google, among other well-known sites. Maria DB easily melds data into concise information from a vast array of applications, such as banking, online shopping, websites, and more.
The price of this solution represents a very good compromise between the cost and what it offers.
It's an open-source solution.
The price of this solution represents a very good compromise between the cost and what it offers.
It's an open-source solution.
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.
Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a web service that makes it easier to set up, operate, and scale a relational database in the cloud. It provides cost-efficient, resizeable capacity for an industry-standard relational database and manages common database administration tasks.
The cost of using this solution is similar to that of having your own data center.
By using a combination of Reserve Instances and On-Demand pricing, you can reduce the cost.
The cost of using this solution is similar to that of having your own data center.
By using a combination of Reserve Instances and On-Demand pricing, you can reduce the cost.
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.
Headquartered in New York, MongoDB's mission is to empower innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. Built by developers, for developers, our developer data platform is a database with an integrated set of related services that allow development teams to address the growing requirements for today's wide variety of modern applications, all in a unified and consistent user experience. MongoDB has tens of thousands of customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB database platform has been downloaded hundreds of millions of times since 2007, and there have been millions of builders trained through MongoDB University courses. To learn more, visit www.mongodb.com.
We are using the Community Edition of MongoDB.
It is rather expensive.
We are using the Community Edition of MongoDB.
It is rather expensive.
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.
InfluxDB is open-source software that helps developers and enterprises alike to collect, store, process, and visualize time series data and to build next-generation applications. InfluxDB provides monitoring and insight on IoT, application, system, container, and infrastructure quickly and easily without complexities or compromises in scale, speed, or productivity.
We are using the open-source version of InfluxDB.
InfluxDB is open-source, but there are additional costs for scaling.
We are using the open-source version of InfluxDB.
InfluxDB is open-source, but there are additional costs for scaling.
When comparing with Oracle Sybase and SQL, it's cheaper. It's not expensive.
The price could be better for the product.
When comparing with Oracle Sybase and SQL, it's cheaper. It's not expensive.
The price could be better for the product.
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.
Cassandra setups can vary in difficulty, with some users finding it straightforward and others needing assistance. The installation process can take anywhere from a minute to several months, depending on the complexity and the availability of proper guides.
Cassandra is a free open source solution, but there is a commercial version available called DataStax Enterprise.
There are licensing fees that must be paid, but I'm not sure if they are paid monthly or yearly.
Cassandra is a free open source solution, but there is a commercial version available called DataStax Enterprise.
There are licensing fees that must be paid, but I'm not sure if they are paid monthly or yearly.
Redis is primarily used for saving user sessions and data for different applications, particularly for read operations. It helps minimize API calls to the database and prevents bot-triggered dummy requests.
It significantly improves organizations by ensuring response times under one second, eliminating delays in user and customer-facing applications.
Redis enhances speed by caching data and utilizing the key-value method for storage, providing quick access to data.
Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees.
Redis is not an overpriced solution.
Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees.
Redis is not an overpriced solution.
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.
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.
YugabyteDB is a high-performance distributed SQL database for powering global, internet-scale applications. ... As a cloud native database, it can be deployed across public and private clouds as well as in Kubernetes environments with ease. YugabyteDB is developed and distributed as an Apache 2.0 open source project.
Neo4j is the graph database solution allowing the analysis of complex relationships and patterns in data, leading to better decision-making and improved business processes. The graph database offers easy data integration from multiple sources, providing a more comprehensive view.
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.
The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees.
Pinecone is a powerful tool designed to efficiently store and retrieve vector embeddings for a wide range of applications. It has been highly praised by users for its scalability, speed, and ease of integration with existing workflows. With Pinecone, users can perform tasks such as similarity search, recommendation systems, and natural language processing with ease.
One of the key strengths of Pinecone is its ability to handle large-scale datasets and provide real-time results. Users have found this feature to be highly valuable, as it allows them to process and analyze extensive amounts of data without compromising on performance. This makes Pinecone an ideal choice for data analysis and retrieval tasks.
Pinecone offers efficient search capabilities. Users appreciate how Pinecone enables them to quickly and accurately search through vast amounts of data, making it a valuable tool for various applications. Additionally, Pinecone seamlessly integrates with existing systems and APIs, ensuring a smooth and hassle-free implementation process.
Oracle Cloud@Customer brings Oracle’s complete portfolio of public cloud infrastructure, fully managed cloud services, and Oracle Fusion SaaS applications into your data center. It enables you to run applications faster and lower your costs using the same high-performance capabilities, autonomous operations, and low-cost subscription pricing in Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI). You get all this while maintaining complete control of your data so you can address data residency, security, and connectivity concerns.
The machine and the cloud model itself already have licensing advantages.
The price is too much.
The machine and the cloud model itself already have licensing advantages.
The price is too much.
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service delivers a secure, cost-effective and enterprise-grade MySQL database service. Built on MySQL Enterprise Edition and powered by the Oracle Cloud, it provides a simple, automated, integrated and enterprise ready MySQL cloud service, enabling organizations to increase business agility and reduce costs.
The solution’s paid plans are expensive.
The license is expensive.
The solution’s paid plans are expensive.
The license is expensive.
Exasol is a high-performance data warehouse solution that accelerates BI and reporting features. Its speed, stability, and self-tuning queries make it valuable, and it doesn't require a database administrator. It's a backend database for Tableau dashboards, resulting in faster report loading times and increased efficiency in querying data.
The solution's cost is mid-ranged.
The solution's cost is mid-ranged.
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.
For enterprises that want to use YugabyteDB in cloud-native environments at scale, Yugabyte Platform is an offering that delivers a streamlined operational experience, as well as comprehensive support and services.
Kinetica is the active analytics leader in the Extreme Data Economy. The Kinetica Active Analytics Platform combines streaming and historical data with location intelligence and machine learning-powered analytics. Organizations across automotive, energy, telecommunications, retail, and financial services, leverage the platform’s GPU-accelerated computing power to build custom analytical applications for real-time insight.
