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Microsoft SQL Server

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Last updated March 25th, 2026

# Page 41 - Reviews of Microsoft SQL Server

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Kevin F.  
Student  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "SQL Server For Web Application"

April 21, 2020

5.0

I was implementing a Web Application for which I had to use SQL Server as the client requested. As I had not used SQL Server, I had a tough time setting things up using PHP. But once I got comfortable with it, I didn't have much trouble debugging the errors and getting things working.

Pros

SQL server provides excellent database support for any application you want to connect with. I have paired it with multiple languages like PHP, Node.JS and even Angular. It offers various commands to execute to give you the best result possible.

Cons

It may get tedious to debug errors if you are trying something extraordinary. You may not understand the error which could cause this problem. You may have to read a lot of documentation to get out of such situations. But as a developer, you must be ready to do this.

Alternatives considered

[Firebase](https://www.capterra.com/p/160941/Firebase/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server

The Client requested the use of SQL Server as they didn't want their data to be hosted on a cloud platform.

Review Source

KB

Kenatu B.  
Senior Programmer Analyst  
Public Policy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Its Easy, Friendly and Familiar"

March 21, 2018

4.0

My company is primarily a Microsoft shop, so why not MS BI. Our Govt. has an MOU with MS so we get all the tools and we are trained in most things MS so we are comfortable and satisfied with this product. Even our PeopleSoft solutions run on SQL Server.

Pros

1\. Easy to use even by non-technical users 2. If you know what you are doing you can extend functionality and flexibility for almost anything you want 3. The above leads me to my next pro : stable IDE and flexible integration with SSAS

Cons

1\. A common language to develop and make changes would be nice 2. Its expected that you are an excel expert - but then again who isn't 3. It uses a lot of hardware power - but we have the horses

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MA

Mohammad A.  
Technical Support  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft SQL Server is Best Database Ever"

July 5, 2023

5.0

Microsoft SQL Server is the first and last choice for databases.

Pros

Microsoft SQL Server has all the benefits: easy to use, compatible with most software, excellent performance, always upgrades, etc...

Cons

Microsoft SQL Server is a little weak in database troubleshooting in defective databases.

Switched from

[Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.com/p/233275/Microsoft-Access/)

Large Database

Review Source

AK

Amruta K.  
Lead QA  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good application for Database"

May 2, 2019

5.0

I use this application everyday and I totally love the ease of use of it.

Pros

I like the interface that the SQL Server management provides through which we can query the database. Also I like the feature which shows the schema of the database that we are creating. Can connect to multiple Database engines and use them simultaneously.

Cons

I don't really have any cons as such. Sometimes if the updates are not installed then the queries might run a bit slow.

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TC

Terry C.  
Risk Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Sometimes it doesn’t open in Opera, but in general everything is fine"

September 7, 2019

5.0

Pros

SQL Server is an excellent management system. It is suitable for processing a small amount of data, as well as for working with large amounts of information. Even when working in a cloud environment, the speed of computing does not decrease.

Cons

Problems arise only with reporting. The platform does not allow you to create a sufficiently detailed report. I also noticed that the preview sometimes does not turn on in the Opera browser.

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AB

ALBERT B.  
IT Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL Server"

February 18, 2021

5.0

Very happy with the features and performance we get on a daily basis

Pros

The general acceptance of this system allows for availability of developers and support people as opposed to more specialized options

Cons

The costs are on the high end side and the change to per core billing pushes that even higher, making purchase decisions difficult

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Business Owner  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The powerhouse for database storage"

May 13, 2018

3.0

Pros

Super flexible with improved coding and experience with a ton of advanced graphical user interfaces to help develop and maintain a database that can be used with most programming languages.

Cons

Cost for the full featured premium database server, while potentially worth it, is t by e biggest downside for me. I tend to stick to free SQL software such as mysql despite losing out on some features.

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AZ

Artem Z.  
Junior .NET Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Reliable relational database management system"

December 8, 2018

5.0

Pros

I use Microsoft’s SQL Server system to manage relational databases. The platform provides the ability to choose any programming language. Also I want to separately note the high level of reliability and safety.

Cons

The first thing I would like to point out from the existing shortcomings of SQL Server is the high consumption of system resources. Second, there are no detailed training instructions for novice users inside the system.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Data Management Coordinator  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "It's confusing "

June 11, 2018

4.0

gaining more knowledge

Pros

best of this software when you making a database is the security and easy to link compare to access and this is the good when it become to large amount of data

Cons

the least of this software is a little bit of confusing when become of making procedure and also it is to much work in every table i suggest is make a procedure button in menu

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AC

Andry C.  
helpdesk  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent database manager"

February 15, 2020

5.0

It has facilitated me to obtain timely information from many tables to which the application itself does not allow me to access in a graphic way.

Pros

It allows me to manage the information systems data and be able to access them to generate required information in a practical way

Cons

The cost of licensing to access all its features. As well as the complexity of managing the software.

Alternatives considered

[Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/)

Reason for choosing Microsoft SQL Server

For the cost.

Switched from

[MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/)

The functionality additional

Review Source

Kate H.  
Analyst  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Straightforward for SQL Usage"

June 16, 2020

4.0

SQL Server allows the team to manipulate data easily.

Pros

I think SQL Server, because it is easy to use and pick up quickly. It interfaces seamlessly with other Microsoft software programs like Excel, which increases its helpfulness immensely.

Cons

It could always be faster, but otherwise I enjoy using SQL Server. The interface could probably use some cosmetic updates.

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DS

Dipak S.  
Sr.Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "i am using SQL Server from 7 years ..it's easy to use "

March 16, 2019

5.0

Overall i like SQL server other then database ..there is more interesting import export tool ..we can easily Export any table to excel or other file and import excel data to SQL Server

Pros

i like sql server because it is Very easy to execute query..and i can easily insert, update and delete data ..there is easy to take backup and Restore db ..in sql server many version ..SQL Server 2017 is Amazing feature

Cons

i didn't found any cons in sql server ..it 's Price is too high

Review Source

JS

Jacek S.  
IT Security Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Corporate standard, especially for .NET applications"

November 27, 2018

5.0

Pros

\+ since SQL Server 2016 R2 lots of functionality was moved from Enterprise to Standard edition + great documentation and integration with other Microsoft systems + lots of online resources related to tuning and keeping live system in good shape + free version available (Express Edition), even for commercial use + security features for all deployment scenarios

Cons

For large databases instances can be demanding on resources.

Review Source

YM

Yezid M.  
IT and Network Administrator  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MSSQL Server has been my DBMS for some apps on our platform, management is easy"

April 11, 2018

4.0

Pros

Since We've been using it, MSSQL Server is very reliable, stable, and good performance, and Manage administrative tasks like Backup and Maintenance tasks is very easy with SQL Studio.

Cons

We have to be carefully if new versions release do not support our app. Pricing of Microsoft products sometimes are expensive. Another thing I've had problems is with Transaction Logs backup, that shows errors without any logical reason.

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KV

Karthick V.  
Senior Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best DB option for web applications"

April 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

High user friendly in nature , easiest syntax structures which can be easy to adopt and cheaper cost.

Cons

Slow in retrieval of data, limitations in features and chances of optimizing the performance through query filtering is less.

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GB

Gregory B.  
Programmer  
Civic & Social Organization  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A great SQL server solution with a great deal of features and support, but expensive"

April 13, 2018

4.0

Pros

A very stable environment with clustering, replication, and everything you would expect from an enterprise level product. Includes a huge number of tools for working with data including import, export, SSIS, SSMS, TSQL and more. You can build your own custom modules that will integrate directly into the server. Recent versions allow for installation on Linux. There are user groups.

Cons

Not the most expensive, but still expensive, especially with free alternatives. Some of the Microsoft nomenclature around TSQL can be annoying, such as square brackets. Some features seem unnecessary and ponderous, like XML.

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RP

Renan P.  
Network Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Microsoft SQL Server: The best database software and tools for your company. You need to check this!"

October 27, 2022

5.0

Business intelligence became a lot easier to understand.

Pros

The tools and software available for managing databases.

Cons

The price. Too salty for a database software and its licensing model.

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DS

Dasha S.  
QA Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Convenient backend platform"

December 20, 2019

5.0

Pros

I have been working on SQL Server for several years. This platform is slightly lighter than the same product from MS. You can learn how to make requests yourself in a few days. Using MS is much more difficult.

Cons

The request form is quite detailed. On the one hand, this allows you to find the desired file with greater accuracy, but on the other hand, it increases the risk of making an error when filling in the fields.

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AG

Ashish G.  
Systems Developer  
Construction  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best database for small to mid applications"

January 6, 2022

5.0

Great product highly recommended

Pros

1) Very good price 2) Easy to use query language 3) Seamless with most Microsoft applications

Cons

Limitations while implementing large data basis and very complex applications

Review Source

BL

Brij L.  
SQL Server Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great DBMS with nice user interface..."

January 21, 2019

4.0

Best DBMS with great user interface ever used.

Pros

User interface is very nice which make it easy to use software. Provides many functionalities makes it powerful also like always on disaster recovery functionality, clustering, mirroring, log shipping etc depends upon SQL server edition you are using. Installation is very easy. Very good for small to medium size data bases.

Cons

Dotnet framework is necessery to install SQL server.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Database Creation"

August 31, 2018

4.0

Overall experience is good and user friendly. Also provides help guide to users that describe each command, so starts can also work in it easily.

Pros

SQL server is a database management and software is designed for companies of all sizes. It features 'in-memory analytics' which improves speed of database access. Good interface. Support SSIS and SSRS reports

Cons

Heavy, some time slow down system. The cost of the software is bit high for small businesses.

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UK

Uday K.  
Senior software engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to access certain features"

August 17, 2019

4.0

Pros

Its very easy to use. It has lot of short cuts which when people gets used to, will make life easier. We can open table structure and view more in depth details of it and also pin the tables so that they stay while we view more details of other tables.

Cons

The most important feature SQL server missing is that we cannot view dependency hierarchy between the tables which is present in other clients like DB visualizer

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Matt M.  
Project Manager- Payment Processing  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very Powerful Database Management System "

March 5, 2019

4.0

SQL server has helped my organization streamline/standardize database management and achieve substantial cost savings.

Pros

SQL server is the industry-standard for database management. I like how SQL Server is able to manage dozens of databases simultaneously without performance issues.

Cons

SQL Server has a steep learning curve- I would suggest that users new to database management start with Microsoft Access.

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OZ

Omar Z.  
System administrator senior supervisor  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MS sql server"

October 9, 2020

5.0

Great product, easy to use, and options for the high availability is one of the greatest.

Pros

High availability is one of the best features and also option to meet the HA is great, and easy of deployment

Cons

Price is higher specialty if you must have enterprise version, and it consume more resources even if u have only one DB

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AG

Albernes G.  
progamador  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "turns critical applications into intelligent applications with performance"

March 21, 2018

3.0

Pros

Transaction support Supports stored procedures It also includes a graphical administration environment, which allows the use of DDL and DML commands graphically.

Cons

If you want it to practice it will not make you useful so the prohibit many things have restrictions in particular I stand more viable using MySQL is much better besides being a free software. The value for money is very convenient with the oracle.

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