G2 Vendor Directory

Actian Zen vs. Microsoft SQL Server

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricActian Zen

by Actian Corporation

Microsoft SQL Server

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count122,289
Ease of use7.18.8
Ease of setup9.38.4
Quality of support7.68.6
Meets requirements8.69.2
NPS58.33333357.082552
Small Business25.0%18.7%
Mid-Market50.0%36.3%
Enterprise25.0%45.0%
Total page views2201,482
Total LLM citations4732,771

Actian Zen

Actian Zen is a NoSQL and SQL (fully ANSI compliant) embedded database that runs on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, in VMs and Containers with AES 256-bit encryption. Version footprints range from 5MB (client only) to 50 MB (embedded client-server) to 200MB (client-server, SaaS-ready) and support up to 64TB tables. NoETL between versions. Use C/C++/C#, Java, JavaScript, Python, Delphi, or Basic and connect to any ODBC/JDBC, ASP.Net source or destination.

Pros

    Microsoft SQL Server

    SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and environment. Experience industry-leading performance, rest assured with innovative security features, transform your business with AI built-in, and deliver insights wherever your users are with mobile BI.

    Pros

    • Ease of Use
    • Database Management
    • Performance
    • Easy Integrations
    • Features
    • Integrations