# Page 4 | Microsoft SQL Server Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - Is Microsoft SQL Server the right Database solution for you? Explore 1977 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/reviews --- Microsoft SQL Server 4.6 (1977) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 25th, 2026 # Page 4 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 1977 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Imi C. MIS Developer Political Organization Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SQL is getting better as it grows older" November 21, 2019 4.0 SQL Server centralized my data and allows my staff to "believe" that they are working in Excel, It is super fast for loading data from the server, and allow large data set that will normally take hours, or even crash the Excel spreadsheet to load without any issue. When I am ready for a web app.. SQL server is easy as piece to develop a simple CRUD application and push live. It seem to connect to every thing - from MS Word Mail merge, MS Excel, MS Access and of course for development environment such as Visual Studios. One Database ( Centralized) and many presentation modes for the end users. I love it! Pros MS SQL Server is certainly a competently relational database engine, with reporting service and now R. Easy to install for small onpremise application. Easy to administer, easy to backup, easy because it is a Microsoft application. It is so easy that most of the application today I work on seem to be pulling data from SQL into Excel and or Power BI. You can start from free version and expand as time goes by. The management studio take the pain our of scripting, and the online support community most likely have your questions answered with T-SQL scripts for copy and pasting. If you deciding on an option for an Relational Database system - you should look at this as your most productive option. It allows you to focus on the problem by making the technology easy. Cons The new the version, the more memory intensive this management studio will become. Microsoft need to create some more easy to use tool for change control and change tracking. Backward compatibility - if you used a higher version during development, then it become a pain to use a lower version during production environment. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server Cost and community of supporters, access to information on the open internet . Available of training. Review Source Germo G. BI Architect and Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "my every day tool which I use, since it exists" February 21, 2022 4.0 I use SQL Server since it was obtained by Microsoft. I am specialized on it and I work only in projects where it is used as core technologie. I am a very experienced architect and developer, based on SQL Server And Microsoft BI. Pros It is easy to install. There is also a free Express Edition / Localdb, which has most features of the paid Version. The developer Edition has all Features of the Enterprise Edition. It is very easy to install even several instances on any system. I can solve nearly all tasks, I feel very confident. The documentation is great and it is easy to find answers to questions. It is just my every day tool. Cons If there are some heavy queries then the whole instance gets down, often even other instances on the same system. I don't understand why it is not possible to limit the effect. Many features which I would like to use are only available in the enterprise edition. But this edition cost much more than standard and I am forced to use only features of the standard edition. Often I am forced to use quite old version, for example 2016, but the current version is 2019. Again the reason is the price. Customers would need to spent more money for the latest version, therfore they force me to develop based on old versions. Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server Because the Company I worked for 20 years ago, MIS AG, wanted to switch from their MIS Alea to MSAS. All my projects where migrations from MIS Alea to MSAS or I started new projects based on MSAS. I loved it, and a few years later I loved SSAS even more. It is a great product. But SSAS is just the icing on the cake. The main work is in the backend, and I also felt in love with the backend. Review Source Jonathan Alexander C. IT infrastructure analyst Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### " A robust database engine with high information security standards." May 25, 2022 5.0 At the moment we have no negative features to add to the product Pros How safe this database engine can be, its integration with other technological tools, say, programming languages, infrastructure, datawarehouse and more Cons A bit the price, since the enterprise license is a bit expensive Alternatives considered [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/)[IBM Db2](https://www.capterra.com/p/240589/IBM-Db2/) Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server We needed a more robust database engine due to the growth of the company and the processes that are currently being handled, plus the integrations with different platforms. Switched from [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) We needed a more robust database engine due to the growth of the company and the processes that are currently being handled, plus the integrations with different platforms. Review Source Charan Raj Y. Senior Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "One of the best Database in the market " June 26, 2021 5.0 Overall, it is good and best for Large size of projects which has more support. So any impediments can solve easily Look and feel Features Integration with other software's everything is best here Pros Best part is , it is a Microsoft product and it has huge performance, demand, support, and everything So easy to learn, Microsoft provide more materials Support to the project Market demands highly scalable and reliable Cons Nothing is least, since it is Microsoft product, demand is more So expensive and there are open source also available in market Review Source WJG Wilmer Josué G. Computer Science Engineering Libraries Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SQL Server as a primary tool for developers" June 18, 2021 3.0 I have been using SQL server since the first periods of college in my programming classes, as a storage of information I have been taught its practical use both personally and for program development in companies. I find it a very useful and versatile tool, it is used with ease as long as the developer has studied enough information about sql server because a novice and a pro can delete by mistake a whole database, you have to be careful because there are no request messages to deny the deletion. To use the tool I recommend to practice a lot and to comment the coding. Pros What I liked about the tool is the practical use it has, it can be used by novices in an easy way, as long as someone teaches them the basics, it is very useful on a daily basis due to the management of databases and their respective migration to other platforms. The management of the information becomes useful, it is versatile to changes before, during and after the development of the project. Cons What I liked least is the interface and the work area because when moving a part of that interface it is not very intuitive to place it to the default place, I have had problems with that and also that for processes of adding data I find the work space very small. Review Source Joel M. Research Leader Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MS SQL is backbone of our data" October 9, 2021 5.0 Pros The fact that there are integration readily available for any application or other data sources is critical. The ability to integrate SQL with visual analytics tools and Office is critical from a usability and total business value standpoint for us. We also leverage both on-premise and Azure SQL based solutions. Cons No much, we are very happy as we are nearly a 100% Microsoft shop. Review Source alfredo R. ventas Used the software for: ### "If you are working from scratch,it is relatively easy to set up a new database server and connectivi" March 13, 2018 5.0 Pros If you are working from scratch, it is relatively easy to set up a new database server and connectivity between clients. Everything is quite simple, given that you have knowledge of the database. The DBMS allows you to easily create several things completely in design (tables, views, etc.), which is a great advantage when you do not know all the syntax. The integration of other monitoring software such as fog light is very easy without the consumption of time. Great ability to handle all complex query requirements. Suite of advanced functions of sql. Provide all the excellent functionalities, such as Reporting Services, Integration Services, Job Scheduler, Resource Manager, Query Analyzer and Profiler, etc. Each of these modules is perfectly constructed and manages the tasks effectively. Configurable in each level. The user permission is on all objects and other higher levels. Changes can be made for specific privileges at the user level. Window service based on Control to the server to start and stop the service. I think one of the best things about Microsoft SQL (currently using 2012) is the Developer Network and the useful resources that are available. Thanks to the network of developers, I have been able to learn much more about queries and create more useful and advanced queries over time. Things like Transact-SQL (T-SQL) are useful many times due to the large number of new queries that can be generated after learning T-SQL.Compatibility with most SQL Server administ Cons Sometimes, performance when executing some long queries is not what you would expect. Although the power of the CPU is important for this part, but in the company we have state-of-the-art servers in the NAP of the Americas, so it seems a software problem instead of a hardware problem. Some of the configurations of previous versions (2008 - 2012) are quite clumsy and not very well done - I have had several instances of my corrupt installer and have to re-download. The administrator of the database, sometimes, takes time to load. Scalability is excellent, but not the best, like other new databases in the market. The memory consumption of the CPU is always more than normal in the production specifically by the sql server. Scope of the improvement in the profile generator for the most used options. Sometimes, if it is not handled properly with a predefined scheme, the relations and the maintenance of the data become a problem. This happens mainly only when it comes to new users or with people who do not work as part of a larger workforce that manages the system. Certain add-ons also provide useful features, but if SQL added them, it would save users the problem of finding and installing them. The database is the target of many attacks from your SA account, this should be disabled by default and just after installation, about 30 seconds, the attacks begin, with many requests per second, need to improve the firewall to prevent these attacks, or place the SQL Server inside a VPN Review Source JA Jerry A. System Administrator Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Ridiculously powerful and full of features we do not make use of. We love it, and cannot do without." July 2, 2018 4.0 This software practically runs our facility. Without it, we couldn't keep track of our animals or our people (staff, members, donors). To us, this software is well worth the costs involved. Pros SQL Server is just so incredibly powerful, most users probably do not know how much it can do, or how much it can handle. In our type of organization, we deal with people and animals. We rely on donors and members for funding, we track everything about our animals from health issues, to medications, to physical exercise. Every one of our systems relies on, as the backbone, SQL Server. This software is powerful, versatile, and reliable. With pretty much every department of ours needing some type of database, standardizing to SQL Server was just the best move. It can handle it all. It can track it all. And it can report on it all for us. To date, we use it for: our Accounting software, our donor tracking, our membership tracking, our animal tracking (includes tracking from what zoo or aquarium animals came, their medical history, their exercise history, their diet, their location in our facility, their trainers, their behavioral issues/environmental factors), our vet's digital imaging systems, our guest services scheduling, our security systems (surveillance, door locks), our water quality and hvac sysytems logging and controls, our point of sale system (for admissions and food court and ecommerce), and our facility management software (maintenance and IT requests). This system does indeed handle everything we need it to. Cons You need a lot of training to make the most of it. Or it could cost you a lot if you have to pay a developer to help you get the most out of your systems. Luckily a couple of us are really into databases, and we both have a lot of experience with SQL, we can do most things in-house. But still the amount of training we go through to keep current, or to keep learning is probably the biggest "problem" with this software. Most software packages, you can buy, setup, receive a few hours or a few days of training, and you'll be good to go. With SQL, if you intend to use it, to get the most of out it, you will need more extensive training, or to hire people to put in the work. It's not cheap. But it can help you accomplish so much if you put in the time. Review Source Aníbal M. Programador Used the software for: 2+ years ### "My experience with sql Server has been satisfactory, I have done punctual work." July 7, 2018 4.0 I have worked several times with this software for different reasons I have been able to simplify developments thanks to the Transact-SQL so it has saved me programming time, the services that I have under my responsibility at work are stable, this gives confidence and tranquility for me and for my bosses, I made restorations in record time. Pros This software has as its first advantage that it is a Microsoft product and has the full support of the company and the stability of a well-tested product. At the basic level, I find it very efficient, the sql responses are fast and there are almost no service interruptions, which is a point in its favor when I use it, I find the Transact-SQL language that is used very powerful, I was able to assign commercial processes of the application in the database that allows multiple applications to use them and it is not necessary to program these functions in each application, the SQL server administration tools are very well thought to be all in a Microsoft environment, the integration is perfect, they are very intuitive to find new functions, they do not require prior knowledge, what is important to train new staff, another thing that I like about this software is the scalability that can start with a small database and grow, in A past project had transactional tables that inserted millions of records daily. I like security, it is possible to assign specific permissions to different users who perform different activities within the same database, this makes me trust the product. Cons The least I like is undoubtedly the cost SQL-Server does not have a good cost-benefit ratio, other brands offer better benefits in this regard, another point is the high consumption of RAM, it is necessary to allocate a large amount of resources for this And to guarantee the quality of the service, until now I have not found a hosting provider that offers me a PHP server with Sql-server. This stopped once a new development for a client was disappointing to me. It is difficult to learn in a particular way, the free versions of this software are very limited and the certifications are expensive, which reduces the interest when it is investigated. Review Source TA Turan A. IT Expert Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Platform Independent Data Processing Solution MS SQL" October 22, 2022 5.0 Pros It is a solution partner that is too perfect to be an alternative and too professional to have an alternative. It is a structure that provides much easier integration, fast and excellent customer support, and special solutions with minimum resources compared to other alternatives. The fact that it offers alternative solutions and options that can be applied to every request is also effective in its selection. Besides all these options,\*Failover Cluster\*Column Encryption with Always Encryption in SQL Server\*Parameter Sensitive Plan (PSP) Optimization\*Easy Hybrid Disaster Recovery with Azure SQL MI\*Auto Backup Configuration\*Running SQL Server on Linux\*Database Downgrade with BACPAC\*Transparant Database Encryption (TDE)\*Returning from Page Level Backup\* Usage with Mail and Gmail\* Differential Backup\* Dexexpress for business intelligence and big data\*Fulltext Search\*Virtualization Support Cons There is no minor or major deficiency in the system. If a very careful plan is not made during the installation phase, problems may arise. Review Source Amanda L. Designer Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Microsoft SQL Server " December 26, 2023 5.0 My experience with Microsoft server is very delightful, I am an independent contractor and I own my own business, so I'm always on my computer, Microsoft server has everything including my data secured and safe, I never have to worry about my data Pros The pros of Microsoft server, it helps support enterprise management and it also helps store your data securely, without worrying about your data security. Cons The cons of Microsoft server, is whenever your Internet are interrupted, you will definitely lose access to your software data. Review Source AZ Adil Z. Freelancer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review about the evolution of Microsoft SQL Server." February 10, 2023 5.0 After the usage of Microsoft SQL Server for numerous years, I even have observed it to be a dependable and steady database control system. Its sturdy functions and intuitive coding language make it appropriate for numerous responsibilities and its user-pleasant interface is straightforward to navigate. Pros Microsoft SQL Server may be a reliable management tool that has a secure and structured setting for information storage and retrieval. It offers strong options for data manipulation, as well as advanced question optimization, group action process and performance monitoring. The interface is simple to use and also the cryptography language is intuitive, creating it appropriate for each toughened and novice developers. Cons Microsoft SQL Server may be intricate to configure and maintain, because it calls for an in-intensity understanding of database layout and administration. Additionally, sure functions are simplest to be had with the business enterprise edition, which may be steeply-priced for smaller businesses. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Consultant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "SQL Server 2016 - Features Review" December 20, 2018 4.0 Overall experience with SQL server 2016 is very nice and excited in my perceptions due to Better support for memory optimzed tables, Built in JSON support, Stretch DB concepts, Query Store and dynamic temp db according to size and presence of CPU in the databases. Pros In our project we have been migrated from Microsoft SQL Server 2008 to SQL server 2016 directly for all our databases & SSIS packages. There are many features that was available to use for the projects and some of those are: 1. Data was always encrypted, so less vulnerable to SQL injections and useful to take a backup when database is in motion. Prior version (Before SQL server 2016) support only when databases is in Rest. 2. Data/Software Migration is very useful from prior version without any issues or taking any time. It took only set of testing activities and 2 hours of trun around time to get it upgraded. 3. Very simillar like XML TSQL clause created in SQL 2005, in SQL 2016 JSON clause T-SQL has been created for JSON output from querying database objects. 4. In prior versions we have to wait for long running query to capture, however in SQL server 2016 ability to view the execution plan as the query is active on the system. 5. Strecth Database is a new concept that has been created and stored in Azure. However in the background it is shown as single databases for user views. Cons Only I know very least number of disadvantages this MS SQL server 2016 is having: 1. Enterprise pricing may be costly as some of the organisation cant afford for the count of data they are having. 2 With the performance tuning, Microsoft SQL Server will be having some gobble resources. Review Source Lucas D. Software Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great use for any company" December 5, 2021 5.0 Overall a great SQL service, at first I did not consider paid SQL servers but it is pretty efficient and worth the cost Pros Easily manage tables using the server management studio, able to set custom permissions for all use cases, has a decent log keeping for auditing, Easy to spin up even without a lot of experience with SQL servers. Cons With large data sets doing restores takes a long time between systems. Used mainly with the Windows operation system. Switched from [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)[SQLite](https://www.capterra.com/p/158187/SQLite/) I used MySQL and SQLite for personal use, after switching careers I used MSSQL as it was the company standard to use. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sysadmin Think Tanks Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft SQL Server" July 8, 2023 4.0 Ambiente sicuro ed affidabile anche per realtà complesse. Piena integrazione con gli altri prodotti Microsoft. Pros L'utilizzo e la configurazione iniziale non è molto complessa per chi in passato ha lavorato su database, l'apprendimento è comunque abbastanza veloce. Il punto di forza è l'integrazione con gli altri prodotti Microsoft, le prestazioni sono elevate, l'ambiente offre un ottimo livello di sicurezza. Cons La gestione delle licenze è complessa il che non facilita l'acquisto o semplicemente la creazione di preventivi. L'utilizzo di funzionalità avanzate, in particolare a livello Enterprise, richiede competenze a livello di DB admin. Alternatives considered [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server Rapporto qualità prezzo, integrazione con gli altri prodotti Microsoft. Switched from [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) Integrazione con gli altri prodotti Microsoft. Review Source OO Oluwaseun O. Cloud Architect Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Data migration made easy" February 7, 2023 5.0 Huge business impact in solving data migration or storage issues. Pros the ability to migrate data or configure data for a BCP site. Also, the ability to backup data to an Azure Storage account. Cons The replication feature should be improved just like the Always-ON Technology for easy configuration. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Systems Administrator Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Very reliable, relatively easy-to-use, and reasonably-priced compared to Oracle" October 5, 2017 5.0 Our entire product line (IIS-based web applications) relies on SQL Server. Without it, our business wouldn't function at all. Pros As a Systems Administrator, MS SQL Server is one of the easiest DBMS you can use from a management perspective. SQL Server Management Studio is a very robust client, and it allows you to configure everything from either the GUI or SQL scripts. No digging into config files, calling apps from command line, etc. User management in SQL server is easy and straight-forward while being EXTREMELY granular. Plus, it easily connects to Active Directory if you so desire. The software is very reliable. MySQL can have issues during backups, but not SQL Server. Once you get it set up and configured properly (again, not hard to do), you can leave it running for months without encountering problems. While SQL Server is by no means cheap, compared to the other enterprise-level DBMS like Oracle, it's quite reasonable. MySQL is free, but it's quite limited when you do a feature-by-feature comparison with SQL Server. If you're on the fence, install an Express instance (up to 10GB databases with some limitations). You won't be disappointed. Cons Like a lot of other Microsoft software, the installer is pretty bloated with prerequisites, components, etc. But that's a fairly small nitpick. I will also say that RAM management in SQL Server isn't perfect. SQL will, as long as it is regularly used, consume all of the RAM you have allocated it. By default, that setting is 2 petabytes of RAM, so it will slow your system to an absolute crawl, consuming everything it can to the detriment of the OS itself. This means you need to manually allocated a reasonable amount of RAM to SQL knowing full-well that it will likely consume this RAM at all times. That's fine for dedicated database servers, but it's not ideal for people running SQL on laptops. Aside from that, I have very few complaints about SQL Server. Review Source Carlos David M. Technical Team Lead Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Microsoft RDBMS Solution" August 29, 2022 5.0 Whenever I need to rely on a robust DBMS for any of my platforms, provided that my clients have the financial muscle to support it, I always recommend going with SQL Server. So, in that sense, I can say that my overall experience is remarkable all over the years I have been deploying solutions backed up by this Database System. Pros Among the most interesting features of Microsoft SQL Server we can disclose the following: Robust & Secure System Easy to Deploy Performance+ Integration with Public Cloud such as Microsoft Azure Cons As many of Microsoft Premium products, SQL Server license is really expensive. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server I believe it is more reliable as it is backed up by a Tech giant such as Microsoft. Switched from [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) Microsoft SQL Server performed better with the key products from our company The cost of infrastructure to deploy it was about the same. Review Source JCR Juan Carlos R. Especialista Técnico Farming Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Una base de datos que va mejorando" October 28, 2022 5.0 Es una buena herramienta, cumple con las características de las bases de datos, de fácil administración y potente. Es indudable tomarla en cuenta para nuestros proyectos. Pros Su instalación es muy sencilla,es compatible con casi todos los lenguajes y su poder de procesamiento va creciendo con el tiempo. Se ha convertido en rival de otros motores como Oracle. Cons Su sencillo uso también puede generar que no compita a la par con otros motores, además no se lo puede instalar de forma nativa en sistemas operativos que no sean windows. Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server Era compatible con la arquitectura de la aplicación. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Technical Architect Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect for all types of workloads! " April 4, 2019 5.0 Have used SQL Server as a a Relational Database (RDBMS) for the past 15 years, primarily to support SAP based enterprise workloads. Microsoft's development of SQL Server has been fuelled by its largest customer - SAP, in order to provide better functionality to rival its competition (Oracle, DB2, Informix (who remembers this one?). I started with MSSQL 2000 and boy has it come a long way. MSSQL versions are denoted via the year and is still a practice till today, similar to how Microsoft denotes its Windows versions. To date, the latest version of MSSQL 2017 is also supported on SAP, and I am sure once MSSQL 2019 is released later this year it would also be certified by SAP. Pros The review is based on my experience of using SQL Server as a database with SAP. What I like about MSSQL : - ACID compliant like any enterprise based RDBMS (Oracle, IBM DB2, SAP HANA) - Runs well and scales well with commodity x86 hardware - Various editions to suit customer needs and requirements. For example Express Edition for small workloads and is free, or all the way to Enterprise Edition for state-of-the-art functionality (High-Availability, Disaster Recovery etc. to prevent Single-Points-of-Failure). Its current functionality definitely rivals the existing enterprise RDBMS's - Straightforward learning curve as it is Windows based. Unlike other RDBMS's (e.g. Oracle or DB2), administering a MSSQL DB is very easy GUI (SQL Server Management Studio) is very easy to use especially if coming from Oracle/DB2, or if you're learning from scratch - Supports Linux (finally!) - MSSQL is no longer limited to the Windows platform, and Microsoft has released version on Linux to compete with the likes of Oracle, DB2, etc. Cons Over my years of using MSSQL have encountered numerous bugs (performance issues, corrupted data, etc.) but these are normal with other RDBMS's (Oracle, DB2, SAP HANA, etc.) given the enterprise nature of the workloads. Can't really think of any other disadvantages. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Infrastructure Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Perfect Database Engine " November 8, 2022 4.0 We are using MS SQL server to maintain huge data and for accessing the data, also it allows running multiple databases which makes it reliable.I mostly like it's recovery solution therefore we used MS SQL server for our organisation. Customer support is also good, maintenance and installation is easy and fast. It's really helping me in achieving my daily targets and tasks I don't lose any data until and unless I delete it from database, MS SQL server is awesome tool for any organisation either it is small or large no matters. Pros Microsoft SQL is the best tool for data management you can easily add,delete,update, insert data without any hassle.It can manage multiple databases at same time without any compromise in its performance.MS SQL server is user friendly tool with good interface.The best thing is it allows creating a backup jobs for databases.Maintaining and querying large data is pretty easy as compare to other tools present in market. Cons At this point of time I am not looking for its alternative or substitute, but the licensee cost for MS SQL server is high, also I feel if security could be more better or improved then it would be great for users. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "SQL server: A Db for production " August 21, 2022 4.0 Overall for security stand point Microsoft SQL Server is really good especially if data compliance is concerned Pros Built-in functions which reduce the overall length of query make the development really quick Cons Some functions are missing as compared to MySql which if present could make the language even better Alternatives considered [MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) Review Source Mahmoud H. Backend Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "The best RDBMS system out there!" March 11, 2022 4.0 I have to say MSSQL is the best RDBMS system out there. Sure, it's not perfect and has had its share of issues but it still remains the industry standard. And for the price, this software is unbeatable. Pros I can't even begin to say how much I've enjoyed using Microsoft SQL Server. It's easy to use and offers a seamless transition from Excel. Best of all, it's so much more intuitive than what I was used to with MySQL. Cons I am already an MSSQL user and I can tell you with confidence that it is the best database service out there. One of the best features is that you can connect to other databases, like Oracle. It's also very scalable, which means you can handle larger loads of data more easily. However, at the moment, I cannot think of any drawbacks to using this software. Review Source DH Dan H. IT Manager Renewables & Environment Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "It is still a good option" May 30, 2024 5.0 It is reliable; I can't see problems with data integrity checks or reporting. The ability to connect it to anything and everything is remarkable. Pros I like the security setup, and the ability to export databases and configurations. Cons The Microsoft licensing structure for SQL is a bit odd. Some options are available for dual-core but not for single-core. Why is that? Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server We had free trial offers from our supplier, which was a good incentive. ROI predictions sat well within the IT budget. Review Source Eric G. IT Dept Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MS SQL Server for location based tracking" May 27, 2021 5.0 The overall experience with MS SQL From version 2006 thru to 2016 has been a very good one. We've utilized new features when presented in version upgrades. The DB reliability is excellent, the licensing cost is well within the range of "norm" for a comparable product. Would highly recommend MS SQL when considering other database servers. Pros We utilize MS SQL for its ease of installation, ease of migration between versions, and the access to developers familiar with the product within our price range. Its widely adopted, and readily supported by a large number of companies. Cons The cost and the fact that its purely windows based. Also kinda a memory hog if not setup properly. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)[IBM Db2](https://www.capterra.com/p/240589/IBM-Db2/) Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server We wanted a product that was easy to find developers within our price range. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.