Compare Microsoft SQL Server and SAP SQL Anywhere 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$960 license
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,212)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(85)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$960 license
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- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in Database Management with a score of 9.4, highlighting its robust features for handling large datasets and complex queries, while SAP SQL Anywhere scores lower at 8.5, indicating it may not be as efficient for enterprise-level database management.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery capabilities are rated at 9.0, with users appreciating its reliability and ease of use during data restoration processes, whereas SAP SQL Anywhere's score of 8.3 suggests it may not offer the same level of confidence in backup solutions.
- G2 users highlight the superior Query Language support in Microsoft SQL Server, scoring 9.2, which allows for more complex queries and better performance, compared to SAP SQL Anywhere's score of 8.6, where users feel limited in query capabilities.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft SQL Server provides better Data Encryption features, scoring 8.8, which is crucial for organizations handling sensitive information, while SAP SQL Anywhere's score of 8.7 indicates it may not meet the same security standards.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Performance Analysis tools are rated at 8.9, allowing users to optimize their database performance effectively, whereas SAP SQL Anywhere's lower score of 7.5 suggests it lacks comprehensive performance monitoring features.
- Users say that Microsoft SQL Server's User Access Control features, with a score of 9.1, provide a more granular approach to security, which is essential for enterprise environments, while SAP SQL Anywhere's score of 8.4 indicates it may not offer the same level of control over user permissions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing availableSAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere, Edge Edition, workgroup version (5 names users)
$960
license
Free Trial
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableSAP SQL Anywhere
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,811
8.5
61
Ease of Use
8.6
1,825
8.2
64
Ease of Setup
8.1
946
8.3
31
Ease of Admin
8.3
925
8.0
29
Quality of Support
8.3
1,606
8.6
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
876
8.2
29
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,781
8.1
62
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Governance
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Protection
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Management
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
133
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
130
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
128
Not enough data
9.0
133
Not enough data
9.0
129
Not enough data
Security
8.9
127
Not enough data
9.1
129
Not enough data
Management
9.1
114
7.8
20
9.2
115
8.6
22
8.8
101
7.5
20
8.8
107
7.5
20
Support
8.6
109
7.6
21
9.1
113
8.4
21
8.7
108
8.1
21
8.6
112
8.2
21
Security
8.9
112
8.3
20
9.1
112
8.4
20
8.8
109
8.7
21
9.0
112
8.7
19
Performance
8.7
109
7.8
22
8.8
107
8.2
22
8.7
112
8.0
23
8.6
110
8.1
23
8.8
111
8.1
23
Database Features
8.9
1247
8.7
48
9.0
1252
8.4
51
8.9
1260
8.3
50
8.7
1226
8.3
49
8.8
1228
8.9
48
8.8
1235
8.4
50
9.1
1255
9.0
48
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.4
47
Not enough data
Integrations
7.9
38
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
Processing
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.4
48
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft SQL Server and SAP SQL Anywhere are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
SAP SQL Anywhere is categorized as Database Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP SQL Anywhere
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.0%
Computer Software
13.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
4.1%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.7%
Computer Software
9.0%
Accounting
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Banking
6.4%
Other
61.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Microsoft SQL Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Banking
processing time seems to be high in my opinion. It can be reduced to make it more useful for handling large data in a timely manner.
SAP SQL Anywhere
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Harshil S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It’s very handy and easy to manage as database is lightweight.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Rishu T.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
When coupling sophisticated queries with user input, performance can get sluggish.It becomes too slow with stored procedures running with user data variables.
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Harshil S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
It’s very handy and easy to manage as database is lightweight.
Verified User in Banking
processing time seems to be high in my opinion. It can be reduced to make it more useful for handling large data in a timely manner.
Rishu T.
Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
When coupling sophisticated queries with user input, performance can get sluggish.It becomes too slow with stored procedures running with user data variables.
Discussions
How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 comments
AF
You can create different tables with your employee information eg employee table, employee roles etc. Then you can create a single view that will pull data...Read more
What is the best way to save your queries?
4 comments
CA
I recommend that you use the saved querys in plain text or .sql or txt format you can use the same sql server query creator or a notepad +++ tool, they are...Read more
How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?
4 comments
JE
When this happens to me in SQL Server Management Studio, I just have to type USE {your database name here} and then select only that statement and execute...Read more
SAP SQL Anywhere has no discussions with answers
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