G2 Vendor Directory

Google Cloud SQL vs. Microsoft SQL Server

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

MetricGoogle Cloud SQL

by Google

Microsoft SQL Server

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.54.4
Review count3672,289
Ease of use9.38.8
Ease of setup9.38.4
Quality of support8.98.6
Meets requirements9.29.2
NPS69.85915557.082552
Small Business33.2%18.7%
Mid-Market40.4%36.3%
Enterprise26.4%45.0%
Total page views8201,482
Total LLM citations17,0692,771

Google Cloud SQL

Cloud SQL is a fully-managed managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server with rich extension collections, configuration flags, and developer ecosystems.

Pros

  • Database Management
  • Integrations
  • Easy Integrations
  • Ease of Use
  • Scalability
  • 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.

Pros

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