G2 Vendor Directory

Aiven for PostgreSQL vs. Microsoft SQL Server

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

MetricAiven for PostgreSQL

by Aiven

Microsoft SQL Server

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count792,289
Ease of use9.18.8
Ease of setup9.08.4
Quality of support8.78.6
Meets requirements8.89.2
NPS52.56410357.082552
Small Business67.1%18.7%
Mid-Market26.6%36.3%
Enterprise6.3%45.0%
Total page views1071,482
Total LLM citations5,9132,771

Aiven for PostgreSQL

Aiven for PostgreSQL is a fully managed, scalable PostgreSQL service. It is full-featured, and backed by a 99.99% SLA. You can launch a fully operational PostgreSQL cluster in the cloud and region of your choice in minutes - using the Aiven web console or programmatically via Aiven’s API, CLI, Terraform provider or Kubernetes operator. You'll have access to premium features, such as Point in Time Restore, database forking, connection pooling, and more. And you can use over 70 PostgreSQL extensions.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Customer Support
  • Setup Ease
  • Solutions Approach
  • Application Development
  • Deployment Ease

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