G2 Vendor Directory

Oracle Database vs. Microsoft SQL Server

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

MetricOracle Database

by Oracle

Microsoft SQL Server

by Microsoft

Overall rating4.34.4
Review count1,0232,289
Ease of use8.58.8
Ease of setup8.08.4
Quality of support8.68.6
Meets requirements9.19.2
NPS54.20660357.082552
Small Business12.1%18.7%
Mid-Market26.9%36.3%
Enterprise61.1%45.0%
Total page views1,6191,482
Total LLM citations10,3952,771

Oracle Database

Oracle Database is a comprehensive, multi-model database management system developed by Oracle Corporation. It is designed to handle various data types and workloads, including online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and mixed database operations. With its robust architecture, Oracle Database supports deployment across on-premises environments, cloud platforms, and hybrid configurations, offering flexibility and scalability to meet diverse business needs.

Pros

  • Security
  • Performance
  • Ease of Use
  • Easy Integrations
  • Reliability
  • Scalability

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