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Top 10 MS SQL Alternatives & Competitors

(2,217)4.4 out of 5

The Relational Databases solutions below are the most common alternatives that users and reviewers compare with Microsoft SQL Server. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server include features and user interface. The best overall Microsoft SQL Server alternative is Teradata Vantage. Other similar apps like Microsoft SQL Server are SAP HANA Cloud, Google Cloud SQL, Snowflake, and MySQL. Microsoft SQL Server alternatives can be found in Relational Databases but may also be in Data Warehouse Solutions or Database as a Service (DBaaS) Providers.

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server

Teradata Vantage
SAP HANA Cloud
Google Cloud SQL
Snowflake
MySQL
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Oracle Database
IBM Db2

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

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how Microsoft SQL Server stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Information Technology and Services, Financial Services, and Banking, and find the best product for your business.

Teradata Vantage

By Teradata

(350)4.3 out of 5

The Teradata Database easily and efficiently handles complex data requirements and simplifies management of the data warehouse environment.

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Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Teradata Vantage is:

More expensive

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SAP HANA Cloud

By SAP

(517)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:

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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Google Cloud SQL

By Google

(354)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.

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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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Snowflake

By Snowflake, Inc.

(627)4.6 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:

Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, Snowflake is:

Easier to set up

Easier to do business with

More usable

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MySQL

By Oracle

(1,636)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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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)

By Amazon Web Services (AWS)

(1,038)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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Oracle Database

By Oracle

(963)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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IBM Db2

By IBM

(670)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

Reviewers say compared to Microsoft SQL Server, IBM Db2 is:

Slower to reach roi

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PostgreSQL

By PostgreSQL

(638)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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Amazon Aurora

By Amazon Web Services (AWS)

(487)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.

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