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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
