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Compare Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle TimesTen 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
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 TimesTen
Star Rating
(22)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle TimesTenSummary
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, making it easier for developers to write complex queries. In contrast, Oracle TimesTen, while still strong at 9.0, is noted for its slightly less intuitive syntax.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's Data Migration capabilities score a perfect 9.0, which is particularly beneficial for organizations transitioning from legacy systems. Oracle TimesTen, however, does not receive the same level of praise in this area, indicating potential challenges during migration.
- G2 users highlight the superior Data Concurrency in Oracle TimesTen, which scores an impressive 9.7, allowing for better performance in multi-user environments. Microsoft SQL Server, while still competent at 8.8, may not handle high concurrency scenarios as effectively.
- Users on G2 report that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery features are robust, scoring 9.0, which is crucial for data integrity and disaster recovery. Oracle TimesTen, while having decent capabilities, does not match this level of reliability.
- Reviewers say that Oracle TimesTen shines in Database Locking with a score of 9.3, providing enhanced security and data integrity during transactions. Microsoft SQL Server, while still strong at 8.9, may not offer the same level of granularity in locking mechanisms.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server's Quality of Support is rated at 8.3, which is generally favorable, but Oracle TimesTen's support at 8.1 is perceived as less responsive, leading to potential frustrations for users needing assistance.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing availableOracle TimesTen
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Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableOracle TimesTen
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,817
8.6
12
Ease of Use
8.6
1,831
8.3
11
Ease of Setup
8.1
952
7.9
7
Ease of Admin
8.3
929
7.1
8
Quality of Support
8.3
1,611
8.1
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
879
7.7
8
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
1,787
6.1
12
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
9.3
5
9.2
120
9.0
5
8.7
106
9.3
5
8.8
112
9.0
5
Support
8.7
114
Not enough data
9.1
118
8.3
5
8.7
113
Not enough data
8.6
117
9.3
5
Security
8.9
117
9.3
5
9.1
117
9.3
5
8.8
114
9.3
5
9.0
117
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.8
112
9.7
5
8.7
117
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.8
116
Not enough data
Database Features
8.9
1252
8.3
7
9.0
1257
9.3
7
8.9
1265
9.2
8
8.7
1231
8.6
7
8.8
1233
9.3
7
8.8
1240
9.4
8
9.1
1260
9.2
8
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 TimesTen 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 TimesTen 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 TimesTen
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%
Telecommunications
38.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Computer Software
11.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.6%
Restaurants
5.6%
Other
27.8%
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 TimesTen
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Felipe B.
Verified User in Telecommunications
The performance since it runs in the memory
Most Helpful Critical Review
sandeep n.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
this has many bugs and very hard to setup and has less support
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Felipe B.
Verified User in Telecommunications
The performance since it runs in the memory
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...
sandeep n.
Verified User in Architecture & Planning
this has many bugs and very hard to setup and has less support
Alternatives
Discussions
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 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
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 TimesTen has no discussions with answers
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