Microsoft SQL Server
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in On-Premise Data Integration
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Database Management
- Performance
- Easy Integrations
- Features
- Integrations
Cons
- Expensive
- High Licensing Cost
- High Licensing Costs
- Expensive Licensing
- Slow Performance
- Performance Issues
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 18.7% |
| Mid-Market | 36.3% |
| Enterprise | 45.0% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 9 | 4.7 |
| 2025 Q1 | 4 | 4.8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 4 | 4.1 |
| 2025 Q3 | 27 | 4.7 |
| 2025 Q4 | 9 | 4.3 |
| 2026 Q1 | 9 | 4.4 |
| 2026 Q2 | 24 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q3 | 4 | 4.5 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Stable, Reliable Database with Seamless Microsoft Ecosystem Integration
“Microsoft SQL Server stands out for its stability and reliability when handling large volumes of data. Its integration with other Microsoft products, such as Power BI, Excel, and Azure, makes it very convenient to work with, especially within an existing Microsoft ecosystem. The ”
Excellent Performance, Security, and Seamless Microsoft Ecosystem Integration
“Microsoft SQL Server delivers excellent performance, strong security, and dependable data management. I especially like how seamlessly it integrates with the Microsoft ecosystem, along with its powerful T-SQL capabilities and built-in tools such as SQL Server Management Studio (S”
Makes Data management simpler!!
“I primarily like and appreciate how easy it is to manage while being a mature tool to handle enterprise grade application, I also like its community and how easy it is to get a support... Makes troubleshooting a lot easier”