Top 10 MS SQL Alternatives & Competitors

Top 10 Alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

#1

Teradata Vantage
By Teradata
(324)4.3 out of 5
The Teradata Database easily and efficiently handles complex data requirements and simplifies management of the data warehouse environment.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
• Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Big Data Processing and Distribution
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Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Teradata Vantage is:
More expensive
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#2

SAP HANA Cloud
By SAP
(512)4.3 out of 5
SAP HANA Cloud is the cloud-native data foundation of SAP Business Technology Platform, it stores, processes and analyzes data in real time at petabyte scale and converges multiple data types in a single system while managing it more efficiently with integrated multitier storage.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
• Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, SAP HANA Cloud is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
Easier to do business with
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#3

Google Cloud SQL
By Google
(340)4.5 out of 5
Cloud SQL is a fully managed, relational database service for running PostgreSQL, MySQL and SQL Server workloads. It's an ideal choice if you want to lift & shift an existing database or build a new application in the cloud.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
• Database Management Systems (DBMS)
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Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Google Cloud SQL is:
Easier to set up
Easier to admin
More usable
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#4

Snowflake
By Snowflake, Inc.
(584)4.5 out of 5
Snowflake’s platform eliminates data silos and simplifies architectures, so organizations can get more value from their data. The platform is designed as a single, unified product with automations that reduce complexity and help ensure everything “just works”. To support a wide range of workloads, it’s optimized for performance at scale no matter whether someone’s working with SQL, Python, or other languages. And it’s globally connected so organizations can securely access the most relevant content across clouds and regions, with one consistent experience.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Database Management Systems (DBMS)
• Big Data Processing and Distribution
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Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake is:
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
More usable
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#5

MySQL
By Oracle
(1,635)4.4 out of 5
MySQL is an open source database solution.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL is:
Easier to set up
More usable
Easier to do business with
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#6

Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
By Amazon Web Services (AWS)
(1,026)4.5 out of 5
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is a web service that makes it easy to set up, operate, and scale a relational DB in the cloud: Amazon Aurora, PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, Oracle, and Microsoft SQL Server.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS) is:
Easier to set up
Easier to do business with
Easier to admin
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#7

Oracle Database
By Oracle
(955)4.3 out of 5
Helps customers lower IT costs and deliver a higher quality of service by enabling consolidation onto database clouds.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle Database is:
Slower to reach roi
More expensive
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#8

IBM Db2
By IBM
(668)4.1 out of 5
IBM® Db2® is the database that offers enterprise-wide solutions handling high-volume workloads. It is optimized to deliver industry-leading performance while lowering costs.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
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Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 is:
Slower to reach roi
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#9

PostgreSQL
By PostgreSQL
(634)4.4 out of 5
PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source object-relational database system.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, PostgreSQL is:
Easier to set up
Better at meeting requirements
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#10

Amazon Aurora
By Amazon Web Services (AWS)
(481)4.5 out of 5
Amazon Aurora is a MySQL and PostgreSQL-compatible relational database engine that combines the speed and availability of high-end commercial databases with the simplicity and cost-effectiveness of open source databases.
Categories in common with MS SQL:
• Relational Databases
Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon Aurora is:
Easier to set up
Better at support
Easier to admin
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Sponsored
WarpStream
0 ratings
WarpStream, the Apache Kafka®-compatible data streaming platform built directly on top of object storage, is now a part of Confluent. We’re joining forces to advance next-gen BYOC data streaming. New accounts get $400 in credits that never expire.
Visit Website
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