Compare SQL Server 2019 and Snowflake 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2 Compute/Hour
SQL Server 2019
Star Rating
(82)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL Server 2019Snowflake
Star Rating
(584)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that SQL Server 2019 excels in Data Management, particularly in Data Integration with a score of 9.1, while Snowflake has a slightly lower score of 8.9. Reviewers mention that SQL Server's robust integration capabilities make it a preferred choice for organizations with complex data environments.
- Reviewers mention that Snowflake shines in Cloud Deployment, achieving a score of 9.2 compared to SQL Server 2019's 8.2. Users on G2 appreciate Snowflake's seamless cloud architecture, which allows for easy scaling and management of resources without the need for extensive on-premise infrastructure.
- G2 users highlight SQL Server 2019's strong performance in Data Security, with a score of 9.0 for User Access Control and 9.2 for Data Encryption. In contrast, Snowflake also scores well in these areas, but users report that SQL Server's established security features provide a sense of reliability for sensitive data handling.
- Users say that Snowflake's Scalability is a standout feature, with a score of 9.2, making it ideal for businesses that anticipate rapid growth. Reviewers mention that the ability to scale compute and storage independently is a significant advantage over SQL Server 2019, which scores 8.8 in this area.
- Reviewers mention that SQL Server 2019 offers superior Built-In Data Analytics capabilities, scoring 8.4, while Snowflake's score is lower at 8.1. Users appreciate SQL Server's comprehensive analytics tools that facilitate in-database machine learning and data visualization.
- Users on G2 report that Snowflake's Data Lake Integration is highly effective, scoring 8.8, which is slightly better than SQL Server 2019's score of 8.2. Reviewers mention that Snowflake's architecture is designed for modern data lakes, making it easier to manage large volumes of unstructured data.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SQL Server 2019
No pricing availableSnowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Compute usage is billed on a per-second basis, with a minimum of 60 seconds. You can secure price discounts with pre-purchased Snowflake capacity options.
- Complete SQL Data Warehouse
- Secure Data Sharing across regions / clouds
- Premier Support 24 x 365
Free Trial
SQL Server 2019
No trial information availableSnowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
53
9.1
427
Ease of Use
8.9
53
9.0
461
Ease of Setup
8.3
21
8.8
248
Ease of Admin
8.3
18
8.6
188
Quality of Support
8.8
47
8.6
386
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
17
9.0
189
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
48
9.1
398
Features by Category
Deployment
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Management
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Operations
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Management
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Generative AI
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Model Development
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Machine/Deep Learning Services
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Machine/Deep Learning Services
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Data Management
9.1
33
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8.9
124
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8.8
30
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8.8
110
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8.9
31
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8.9
120
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8.4
27
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8.1
113
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7.8
19
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8.0
95
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8.4
19
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8.6
99
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Verified
Integration
7.9
20
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Verified
8.0
88
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8.2
25
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8.7
114
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Verified
8.2
21
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8.8
105
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Deployment
8.8
26
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7.5
87
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8.2
29
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9.2
118
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Performance
8.8
31
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9.2
120
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Security
8.5
31
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8.7
111
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9.0
27
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9.0
122
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Generative AI
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Management
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.3
61
Not enough data
8.7
59
Not enough data
8.9
60
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.2
58
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
9.3
58
Security
Not enough data
9.1
58
Not enough data
9.1
60
Storage
Not enough data
9.1
37
Not enough data
9.1
36
Availability
Not enough data
9.0
32
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
9.1
34
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
36
Security
Not enough data
9.0
36
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
8.9
30
Not enough data
9.1
31
Support
Not enough data
9.3
29
Not enough data
9.0
28
Centralized computation
Not enough data
8.9
14
Localized computation
Not enough data
8.6
14
Data
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Interaction
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Learning
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Content Generation
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System
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Database
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
9.2
73
Not enough data
9.3
68
Integrations
Not enough data
8.5
51
Not enough data
8.7
55
Platform
Not enough data
9.0
64
Not enough data
9.0
70
Not enough data
8.7
55
Processing
Not enough data
9.2
68
Not enough data
9.0
67
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.0
44
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.0
39
Not enough data
8.4
39
Not enough data
8.8
39
Not enough data
8.8
41
Operations
Not enough data
7.9
43
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.3
40
Not enough data
8.3
37
Building Reports
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
SQL Server 2019 and Snowflake are categorized as Data Warehouse
Unique Categories
SQL Server 2019 has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SQL Server 2019
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snowflake
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
Computer Software
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Banking
6.5%
Financial Services
5.2%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
37.7%
Computer Software
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
12.9%
Financial Services
10.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.3%
Marketing and Advertising
3.9%
Other
54.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
SQL Server 2019
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Karen H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
database management studio is a great tool for me to manage datasets, build stored procs, develop data automation
Most Helpful Critical Review
Vikash K.
Verified User in Computer Software
Windows-based systems can limit their flexibility and portability for organizations that use multiple operating systems. Required Updates and Upgrades: To maintain the security and performance of SQL Server 2019, organizations must regularly apply software...
Snowflake
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Padmanesh N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
This feature is helpful for user to increase the node size and config depending on their need. There is no need to wait for hardware to be in place whenever we increase the dataset. Snowflake provides the option to increase the node or cluster size whenever...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
My main disappointment was with their support. We had an issue as soon as we signed a contract and it was about billing which seemed to be pushed off with no urgency and still not completed. Something like this I would have expected to be resolved within...
Karen H.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
database management studio is a great tool for me to manage datasets, build stored procs, develop data automation
Padmanesh N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
This feature is helpful for user to increase the node size and config depending on their need. There is no need to wait for hardware to be in place whenever we increase the dataset. Snowflake provides the option to increase the node or cluster size whenever...
Vikash K.
Verified User in Computer Software
Windows-based systems can limit their flexibility and portability for organizations that use multiple operating systems. Required Updates and Upgrades: To maintain the security and performance of SQL Server 2019, organizations must regularly apply software...
Verified User in Internet
My main disappointment was with their support. We had an issue as soon as we signed a contract and it was about billing which seemed to be pushed off with no urgency and still not completed. Something like this I would have expected to be resolved within...
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