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[Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated July 21st, 2026 # Reviews of Oracle Database Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews JH Julia H Administrative AssistantHospital & Health Care, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “The thing I like most about Oracle is that it is an electronic filing system and one place to house various documents.“ May 1, 2026 NM N'dea M Human Resources TechnicianUtilities, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “We have found many hiccups with trying to access reports, retrieving information for salaries, and obtaining accurate information as time progresses.“ October 1, 2025 Jos� Enrique H Senior Advance Database AdministratorInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Another thing I like about the Oracle database is that the company has invested in creating not only one of the best databases on the market, but also hardware with a high level of performance and has recently added interesting capabilities of artificial intelligence to the database engine.“ October 7, 2024 Kenidra S Content ModeratorComputer & Network Security, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: Less than 6 months. “If you didn't enter your credentials correctly, the account would get locked.“ May 26, 2026 PG Patric G DeveloperComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “By partitioning and dividing data sets, for example into 'annual tables', the system has enough performance to also enable complex analyses over large time series.“ July 9, 2025 PG Patric G DeveloperComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “It is clear that during such time periods, a large amount of information accumulates that cannot be accessed with a simple select.“ July 9, 2025 Jos� Enrique H Senior Advance Database AdministratorInformation Technology and Services, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “In all topics related to databases, such as, backup and restore, performance tuning, networking, core administration, storage management, security, among others, Oracle offers a truly mature product to meet any business requirement and compliance.“ October 7, 2024 NM N'dea M Human Resources TechnicianUtilities, 501 - 1,000 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “Compared to other platforms Oracle seems to be less user friendly.“ October 1, 2025 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 473 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use Jeffrey V. Senior Financial Analyst Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Reliable, but not the easiest ride" May 22, 2025 4.0 It’s kind of like that tool you don’t really love using, but you trust it. I wouldn’t call it fun, but it’s dependable. Just wish the setup didn’t feel like a puzzle sometimes. Pros Once I got used to it, I appreciated how stable it was. I didn’t have to worry about it crashing or losing stuff randomly, which honestly gave me some peace during stressful projects. Cons It took me a while to figure things out in the beginning. Some parts felt more complicated than they needed to be, and the help docs weren’t always clear. Bu the support did help me get through most difficulties. Review Source PG Patric G. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Big data handling in Oracle" July 9, 2025 5.0 Our customers use the Oracle database to store millions of production data for liability reasons over a period of 30 years. It is clear that during such time periods, a large amount of information accumulates that cannot be accessed with a simple select. By partitioning and dividing data sets, for example into 'annual tables', the system has enough performance to also enable complex analyses over large time series. This is particularly interesting when one conducts regression analyses in the age of AI, for example, to forecast the quality differences of recent years into the future. Pros I have been using the Oracle database since 1994 with different operating systems. During this time, the functionality has continuously increased. Especially the SQL Developer has improved into a powerful tool for database administration and the creation of PL-SQL programs. The possibility of running my own C/C++ programs within the database core is also very important to me. Cons The installation of an Oracle database as well as regular updates is still a complex process, especially when one wants to optimize the configuration for the specific application area. The licensing of certain components and add-ons is often not understandable and expensive. Unfortunately, the interface for integrating custom C/C++ programs has been neglected in favor of Java in recent years. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) Reason for choosing Oracle Database At the time of selection, the Oracle database was superior to the Microsoft SQL Server in all respects. However, this advantage has since diminished significantly. Therefore, SQL Server is also used in some minor areas. Switched from [IBM Db2](https://www.capterra.com/p/240589/IBM-Db2/) The Oracle database was more powerful. The further development of DB2 also stagnated. Review Source NM N'dea M. Human Resources Technician Utilities Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Database Allows For Multiple Functions" October 1, 2025 3.0 The system is workable. The system has allowed us to house many of our HR functions in one area. This platform also allows an employee portal to access and get a first hand look at their profile and edit personal information on their own. Which is helpful and eliminates a lot of the tedious. Pros The system is able to be used in multiple formats. My particular organization uses it for employee data, position management, learning, security, and benefits administration. Cons The platform that we use does seem to be antiquated. Compared to other platforms Oracle seems to be less user friendly. We have found many hiccups with trying to access reports, retrieving information for salaries, and obtaining accurate information as time progresses. Review Source JH Julia H. Administrative Assistant Hospital & Health Care Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Oracle Database" May 1, 2026 3.0 If I received additional training on it, I might eventually like it. However, at the moment I continue to use e-builder instead of Oracle as I find e-builder easier to navigate and the reports are exactly what I need from e-builder. Pros The thing I like most about Oracle is that it is an electronic filing system and one place to house various documents. Cons I don't find it user friendly for project management. I do like that it has my payslips all there and easy to update personal information. Review Source Jos� Enrique H. Senior Advance Database Administrator Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The Reality of Oracle Databases" October 7, 2024 5.0 I have had the opportunity to work in companies of almost all sizes, and most of them have Oracle as their main database management system as a repository for their core business. Without a doubt, having Oracle is a guarantee that the company's data will not only be safe, but also supported by specialized database engineers who will help resolve any incident that may arise. In all topics related to databases, such as, backup and restore, performance tuning, networking, core administration, storage management, security, among others, Oracle offers a truly mature product to meet any business requirement and compliance. Pros Only a few databases (such as IBM DB2) have this attribute. Due to this main features of the Oracle database, Oracle engineers have taken advantage of years of evolution and created a truly robust database that supports a large amount of data. I don't think any other database on the market can handle data volume like Oracle does while maintaining a high level of performance. Another thing I like about the Oracle database is that the company has invested in creating not only one of the best databases on the market, but also hardware with a high level of performance and has recently added interesting capabilities of artificial intelligence to the database engine. Cons There are two widely known issues about Oracle databases that most people in the database community complain about (and so do I). The first is related to cost, as the cost of Oracle licenses, training and consulting are generally higher when compared to other alternative products. Second, is Oracle’s licensing structure, particularly for those who are in the process of obtaining a new Oracle license. In general, Oracle licensing is complex; A lawyer will most likely be essential during negotiations, as Oracle's license terms are complicated. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/)[IBM Db2](https://www.capterra.com/p/240589/IBM-Db2/) Reason for choosing Oracle Database Due to its strength in high availability, backup and restore, performance and security. Review Source William F. Enterprise Architect - Security Architecture Practice Lead Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful and feature-rich" September 8, 2024 4.0 It is a widely used relational database management system renowned for its robustness, scalability, and comprehensive feature set and it's often the preferred choice for large enterprises and mission-critical applications due to its ability to handle massive datasets and complex workloads; however, it can also be expensive and complex to manage, making it less suitable for smaller organizations or those with limited IT resources. Pros Can handle large datasets and heavy workloads; making it ideal for enterprises with growing data needs also is renowned for its stability and reliability, making it suitable for mission-critical applications, prioritizes security with features like encryption, auditing, and role-based access control. Cons Licensing is expensive, especially for larger deployments or enterprise editions. While powerful and feature-rich, is often associated with significant additional costs. These costs can be a major factor influencing the decision to adopt or continue using Oracle for organizations of all sizes. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) Reason for choosing Oracle Database Offering a wide range of features and tight integration with other Microsoft products. Switched from [MariaDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/132005/MariaDB/) Because it is developed by a vibrant community of developers, ensuring ongoing innovation and improvements, making it more efficient than a large program, and open sourced. Review Source Daniel Q. IT Intern Consumer Goods Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Oracle overview" July 25, 2019 4.0 Pros Our team worked well with Oracle's database. It is easy to install and configure the database. Cons It does not has the better support of the world. Switched from [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) Microsoft SQL Server is a supported product by our company. Review Source CM Conor M. Principal Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Does so much under the one roof" October 27, 2025 4.0 Have used it for school management for years and am still finding out new aspect of its usage. Really essential for the management of the organisation Pros It centralises many management aspects in one allowing ordering and payment alongside payroll for staff. Cons An issue is always smoothed out by customer service. Such a large suite can be initially intimidating but can find your way around the relevant parts quickly Review Source Kenidra S. Content Moderator Computer & Network Security Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Five Star & Thumbs UP!" May 26, 2026 5.0 Wow! Where do I start? First being able to clock in effortlessly is a plus. I could easily access my paystubs and W2s. I was also able to do employee learning too! Pros Oracle had many functions that were easy to use. I really liked the yubi key and biometric login for security. Cons If you didn't enter your credentials correctly, the account would get locked. As an employee,I would have to get my account reset. Review Source RL Richard L. Senior Developer Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Stable database product tested over time" June 23, 2025 5.0 Used daily and performs really well. Aderes to all tge standards so it's easy to find workers with the kowledge Pros Very stable database that follows standards plus some functionality to create optimized queries and good analysis/performance capability. Cons It's expensive and there are multiple updates that requires a good planning of pur overall infrastructure. Review Source SB SREEREKHA B. Senior Developer Banking Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Usage of Oracke database" June 2, 2025 4.0 Very good and it is very efficient to use and manage for the data. It hasxmany options and capabilities to handle the data in various types Pros Can customize and create a database usi g oracke database. Also can add triggers, database tunings to better perform Cons Uses 3rd party software as oracle loader, need views and tabkes to retreive data. Need to fine rune the relationships amobg the tables Review Source FT Federico T. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Oracle Database" January 15, 2025 4.0 Pros It’s great for big businesses that need reliable and secure database solutions Cons It can be expensive, and setting it up or managing it isn’t always easy Review Source Eyamir U. Profesora Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I really think it's the best DBMS I've used, the dream of any database administrator" May 4, 2018 5.0 Really for me it has been very satisfactory to develop applications with this DBMS, because it has made the work more pleasant and simple, besides having the peace of mind that the database is very secure Pros Oracle is the object-relational database engine most used worldwide. It can run on all platforms, from a PC to a supercomputer. It is a super complete DBMS, with a high degree of performance, stability and scalability, supports all the functions expected of a server is a very complete database design language (PL / SQL) that allows implementing "active" designs , with triggers and stored procedures, with a fairly powerful declarative referential integrity. It allows to implement the security of the database efficiently and effectively through the management of users, roles and passwords. It allows the use of partitions to improve efficiency, replication and even certain versions support the administration of distributed databases. The server can be run on a multitude of operating systems. The great support that the organization offers its users. It has tools that allow the database administrator to perform its function efficiently and effectively. It has tools that make the backup of the database very simple. Great capacity to restore the database and very fast recovery, in addition to having a wide type of data which facilitates the design of the database Cons What I like least is that it is a bit expensive. Another problem is the need for adjustments. A common mistake is to think that it is enough to install Oracle on a server and directly plug in client applications. A misconfigured Oracle can be desperately slow. Misconfigured Oracle can be desperately slow. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Systems Support Engineer - Managed Services Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Enterprise database solution" August 29, 2020 5.0 I have more than 3 years of experience in database industry. In my experience , I can say Oracle database is the best enterprise grade database for any industry. As a service integration company, we always recommend clients to have Oracle databases in their environment. During my career, I have never seen a any data loss incident related to Oracle database. Oracle database has very larger community as well. So it was very easy to troubleshoot issues, even without paid vendor support Pros \+ Enterprise features such as High availability, Concurrency, Disaster Recovery. + Comprehensive documentation from Oracle. + Best vendor support -paid + Best security features such as encryption, data masking , redaction and auditing + Maximum Availability architecture to provide best protection to our data + Performance monitoring capabilities Cons \+ Enterprise licence are very costly. + Data Gurad licence sold separately. + Not easy to Install,configure and maintain, need high skilled resources. Alternatives considered [Postgres Plus Advanced Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/48809/Postgres-Plus-Advanced-Server/) Reason for choosing Oracle Database Mainly the feature set of Oracle database Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Assistant Director IT Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Robust and secure but very expensive and bulky" October 10, 2022 5.0 its is good for large enterprises with high performance and mission critical business applications, specially for oracle related apps. but it comes with heavy cost Pros Robustness, it can take any kind of load and has tons of inbuilt features for management backups, restore, analytics, analysis, troubleshooting Cons requires very heavy infrastructure to run, takes huge CPU on memory for running this DB, as well as very expensive licenses, recommended only for high performance applications Reason for choosing Oracle Database No alternatives evaluated Review Source Ghulam M. Ghulam Mustafa Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Oracle Database - A giant database engine" June 26, 2021 4.0 I experienced a powerful, reliable and stable database engines supporting PL/SQL for writing complex queries easily. However, it is a costly solution but the data security it offers is unmatchable. Pros The PL/SQL support makes writing complex queries easier. It is most stable data storage engine. It support huge databases very well. It is very reliable for data safety. It is also very well in database security management. Cons The high licensing cost makes it inaccessible to the most of its lovers. Modern programming languages are not well supported. It is difficult to learn for novice users. Alternatives considered [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) Review Source Arturo P. Deputy Director of Marketing and Direct Segment Liaison Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A very reliable database" December 13, 2022 5.0 In my personal opinion, we ourselves have the possibility to mention that this is a great tool that has become quite useful in our organization because its technical support is also one of the best out there and it is quite useful for ourselves and that it is extremely reliable. , scalable and available. Pros What I love the most about this tool is that Oracle database is quite efficient and high performance database program. It is also compatible with various different platforms and the best thing about Oracle is the connectivity feature. Besides that we have the possibility to mention that it is also quite flexible and easy to use, which means that it is very useful for ourselves. Cons In my personal opinion, we ourselves have the possibility to mention that it is a great tool, in addition, that we have not found a failure in this instrument because we use the Oracle database in order to preserve the entire database of the company. company. Review Source Sukesh N. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Trending database technique with high level data protection,availability,scalability and cloud " November 7, 2018 5.0 I had great experience working on different versions of oracle databases and the technologies like Goldengate,RAC,ASM,OEM,RMAN,DATAPUMP. I highly recommend my friends to learn oracle db administration as it is very useful if chosen as a career. Pros Being a oracle database administrator I like to manage and work on unique technologies that are available, like Real application cluster,Golden gate,RMAN, Datapump and its is really challenging at times when we receive performance related issues. It provides high level security on data where we can recover lost data or corrupt data using various technologies like RMAN,DATAPUMP,DATAGUARD,RAC. ASM makes the database maintenance even more simple while adding new disks into storage or adding datafiles. Goldengate can be used to configure data replication between different vender databases and OEM 12C and above can be used to monitor other vendor databases and OS alerts too.The Cloud enviornment makes it look cooler. Cons I don't find any cons as such as but the ORACLE-SUPPORT response is slow sometimes even on high priority issues and we need to raise a call to the manager Review Source VS Vinicius S. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review for Oracle Database" October 11, 2022 5.0 Security, performance, scalability and availability. With Oracle Enterprise Edition the database works very stably and securely. Pros Easy to use, install and manage. There is extensive documentation all over the Internet, which makes it very easy to ask questions (including in several languages). Cons License is very expansive, including cloud Oracle Databases. Some versions requires high hardware requirements. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/) Reason for choosing Oracle Database System security and stability. Review Source Marko P. Helpdesk Agent level 2 Managed Services Operations Retail & Hospitality Helpdesk Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Probably most powerful database" July 31, 2019 5.0 The whole customer engineer dispatch system that my team use is linked with Oracle database and every work order goes through it. From the dispatch to opening new tasks, ordering parts, escalating to other teams and closing the work orders, everything is being stored in Oracle DB. I also use it to pull data when I need to create reports for the customers or when I simply want to check the status of a specific work order. Pros As a Java programmer, for me personally, Oracle database is one of the most important platforms that I use. The overwhelming features of the platform, its history, scalabillity and the overall usability is almost breathtaking. Java and Oracle, connected with Hibernate are a really powerful triumvirate of technology. As a user, I use oracle database every single day for dispatching customer engineers, managing the work orders, pulling data and creating reports. Cons So far I can only say good things about Oracle DB. Review Source MS Madhusudan S. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "High security, simple database operations, and advanced functionality" February 21, 2023 5.0 The database software Oracle is incredibly effective and high-performance. The best feature of Oracle is its connection feature, which makes it easy to connect the database to a project and save data from a project in the Oracle database. It also supports a variety of various platforms. Pros It's a fantastic database with a wealth of functionality that is optimised, and I am the one that utilised it for a few years before moving to the cloud. Because of Oracle's excellent support and ability to manage complicated IT applications, database operations are straightforward to do and data processing is quick. Cons As it's not an open-source database, we will always have to pay up front when putting a small-scale application into place. I experienced no further drawbacks, therefore if at all possible, utilise this. Review Source Vikash Kumar S. Staff Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "When in need for RDBMS and Reliability Oracle is the name " April 27, 2022 5.0 When in need for RDBMS and Reliability Oracle DB is the name. Pros Reliability and Robustness, Even if data grows exponentially Oracle DB remains performant. They have few tools to configure optimization but out of the box, it has an inbuilt performant engine. Cons Small learning curve and need to little more knowledge to work and use it. Reason for choosing Oracle Database Reliability and performance Review Source VR Verified Reviewer IT Support Media Production Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A data base that we use more than 10 years" December 6, 2023 4.0 Overall with Oracle Database i can manage my data with more safety and easy to recall Pros What i like most about Oracle Data base is the data base is more secure and easy to recall Cons What i did least like from Oracle Database is the prize, because i use this Oracle Database when i buy The Prinergy Software Review Source Jeannette Haydeé D. Especialista en Gestión y Procesos de Negocio / Líder Técnico Used the software for: 2+ years ### "I had work with a variety of versions Oracle Database, from 9 to 12c" June 5, 2018 4.0 The options to have only one server installed with one Oracle Database with N containers Pros Oracle Database is always a good options. Its very consistent, stable and scalability: It´s 12c version have a new funcionality wich is the container database. We can create one or more container in one same database. In the same instalation we can manage more than one container of database, this is very helpfull for applications databases division. Cons The container always is create in a closed state, after the creation of container, is necesary alter the status to change it to open state and even when you create a container with a administrator user (no sys user), is necesary give permissions DBA to that user because it doesn´t inherit that permissions Review Source NJ Nakayemba J. Accounts clerk Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Oracle database review " October 19, 2023 5.0 Pros Security as it places a strong emphasis on it and the rich feature set that includes support for advanced data. Cons Complexity as it requires a significant amount of expertise. 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.