Azure SQL Server Stretch Database vs. Microsoft SQL Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Azure SQL Server Stretch Database | Microsoft SQL Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 17 | 2,289 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.9 | 8.4 |
| Quality of support | 8.0 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 8.9 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 31.25 | 57.082552 |
| Small Business | 29.4% | 18.7% |
| Mid-Market | 35.3% | 36.3% |
| Enterprise | 35.3% | 45.0% |
| Total page views | 77 | 1,482 |
| Total LLM citations | 21 | 2,771 |
Azure SQL Server Stretch Database
Azure SQL Server Stretch Database was a feature introduced in SQL Server 2016 that allowed organizations to dynamically extend their on-premises databases to Azure, enabling seamless access to both hot and cold data without significant changes to existing applications. This capability provided virtually unlimited storage and compute capacity, facilitating efficient management of large datasets.
- Solution Efficiency
- Features
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.
- Ease of Use
- Database Management
- Performance
- Easy Integrations
- Features
- Integrations