Actian Zen vs. Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Actian Zen | Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.3 |
| Review count | 12 | 27 |
| Ease of use | 7.1 | 9.3 |
| Ease of setup | 9.3 | 9.0 |
| Quality of support | 7.6 | 8.5 |
| Meets requirements | 8.6 | 9.1 |
| NPS | 58.333333 | 53.846154 |
| Small Business | 25.0% | 25.9% |
| Mid-Market | 50.0% | 33.3% |
| Enterprise | 25.0% | 40.7% |
| Total page views | 220 | 164 |
| Total LLM citations | 473 | 1,488 |
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.
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Whether you are a developer, a DBA, a data scientist, an educator, or just curious about databases, Oracle Database 18c Express Edition (XE) is the ideal way to get started. It is the same powerful Oracle Database that enterprises rely on worldwide, packaged for simple download, ease-of-use, and a full-featured experience. You get an Oracle Database to use in any environment, plus the ability to embed and redistribute – all completely free!