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Compare Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,217)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Star Rating
(27)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in its Query Language with a score of 9.2, which reviewers mention makes complex queries easier to manage compared to Oracle Database XE's score of 9.4, indicating a slight edge in user satisfaction.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery features are highly rated at 9.0, providing users with confidence in data safety, while Oracle Database XE, with a score of 8.6, is perceived as less robust in this critical area.
- G2 users highlight the superior Ease of Use of Oracle Database XE, scoring 9.2, which users say makes it more accessible for beginners compared to Microsoft SQL Server's score of 8.6, suggesting a steeper learning curve for new users.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft SQL Server's Data Replication capabilities, rated at 8.8, are more reliable and easier to implement than those of Oracle Database XE, which scored 8.4, indicating a preference for SQL Server in multi-user environments.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Performance Analysis tools, rated at 8.9, provide deeper insights into database performance, while Oracle Database XE, with a score of 8.2, lacks some advanced features that users find beneficial.
- Users say that Microsoft SQL Server's User Access Control features, scoring 9.1, are more comprehensive and user-friendly compared to Oracle Database XE's score of 8.9, which users feel could be improved for better security management.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
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Microsoft SQL Server
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,817
8.9
20
Ease of Use
8.6
1,831
9.2
20
Ease of Setup
8.1
952
8.8
11
Ease of Admin
8.3
929
8.7
10
Quality of Support
8.3
1,611
8.2
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
879
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,787
9.3
17
Features by Category
Management
8.9
133
Not enough data
8.9
132
Not enough data
9.3
138
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
8.9
135
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
133
Not enough data
9.0
138
Not enough data
9.0
134
Not enough data
Security
8.9
132
Not enough data
9.1
134
Not enough data
Management
9.1
119
8.9
15
9.2
120
9.4
15
8.7
106
8.2
14
8.8
112
8.4
15
Support
8.7
114
8.0
15
9.1
118
8.7
15
8.7
113
8.2
15
8.6
117
8.5
14
Security
8.9
117
9.2
13
9.1
117
8.9
12
8.8
114
8.7
13
9.0
117
8.8
15
Performance
8.7
114
7.7
14
8.8
112
8.3
13
8.7
117
8.2
13
8.6
115
8.5
13
8.8
116
8.0
14
Database Features
8.9
1252
7.9
14
9.0
1257
8.6
14
8.9
1265
8.8
14
8.7
1231
8.7
13
8.8
1233
8.6
13
8.8
1240
8.7
14
9.1
1260
9.2
14
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 Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) 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
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
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
24.1%
Computer Software
13.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
4.1%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
19.2%
Financial Services
7.7%
Textiles
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
42.3%
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 Information Technology and Services
The pricing is a mess, different licenses and situations (clients/dev/Gold Partner) is just all confusing. The Enterprise edition is a joke of a price. Any simple task never seems to work correctly, shrinking databases, scripts hardly ever work, even with...
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Monojit R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Multitenant, In-Memory, Advanced Security, Advanced Analytics, easy to use for the developer, perfectly fits to our recent ML / AI workloads. Partitioning is enabled by default.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Aditya P.
Verified User in Banking
Some features in Oracle DB Enterprise Edition are missing in the XE edition.
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Monojit R.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
Multitenant, In-Memory, Advanced Security, Advanced Analytics, easy to use for the developer, perfectly fits to our recent ML / AI workloads. Partitioning is enabled by default.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The pricing is a mess, different licenses and situations (clients/dev/Gold Partner) is just all confusing. The Enterprise edition is a joke of a price. Any simple task never seems to work correctly, shrinking databases, scripts hardly ever work, even with...
Aditya P.
Verified User in Banking
Some features in Oracle DB Enterprise Edition are missing in the XE edition.
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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
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no discussions with answers
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