# Oracle Database Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Is Oracle Database the right Database solution for you? Explore 471 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/reviews --- Oracle Database 4.6 (471) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/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 # Reviews of Oracle Database Ease of use 4.1 Customer Service 4.2 ## Pros and Cons in Reviews 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 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 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 William F Enterprise Architect - Security Architecture Practice LeadTransportation/Trucking/Railroad, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years. “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.“ September 8, 2024 ahmed e Oracle Forms DeveloperComputer Software, 1,001 - 5,000 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years. “Not an open source , oracle always search for earning , Any tools using (SAP,FORMS BUILDER, APEX , ADF) from Oracle will get you to pay alot their website is difficult to get information or learn from it , Oracle support is too weak“ November 19, 2022 ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 1-25 of 471 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 JC Juan C. Financial analysts Airlines/Aviation Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Great product" March 5, 2026 5.0 Overall it has been a positive experience to use oracle database due to its ease of use and great customer support. Pros What I like the most about oracle database is the ease of use as well as the great customer support. Cons Working for a large company, what I liked least about oracle database was the volume of data it had to deal with. 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 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 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 AT Adam T. Software Analysts Food & Beverages Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Seamless Darabase for business needs " March 15, 2025 5.0 I have worked on many projects with Oracle Database, and I mean it’s a great solution Pros Easy to visualize client data in a clear interface. Oracle is robust with many savings and personalizing features Cons As drawback I must mention its price is very high Review Source IA Ileana A. Accounts Receivable Specialist Accounting Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Oracle Database is a great accounting system for any company" July 12, 2024 5.0 Pros I liked that the system offered a convenient way to view all of your customer data and it was easy to navigate the system as a beginner which made it easy to train new employees. Cons We can make the font size bigger, add some more color and space it out a bit more so that visually it is more appealing. After a few hours of working looking at the font caused some slight headaches. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Automation Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Good database software which meets all the requirements." February 27, 2023 4.0 Overall it is a great experience , it does the job , have few drawbacks , which is negligible in most cases. Pros Easily understandable queries makes it easy to use , it provides good visual database design tools such as workbench. Cons High hardware requirement is needed for even if it is used for small projects. Switched from [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) As per client's request. Review Source OA Osuavareghe A. Technical Instructor Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best instructional RDBMS" October 20, 2020 5.0 As a Faculty who has made use of and taught Oracle, Ms SQL, MySQL and Ms Access and Excel, I can boldly tell you that Oracle Database Management Software remains the best and to shock you that's why the biggest organizations in the world makes use of it. One other thing you need to know is that it is most secure DBMS you can ever think of when it comes to data management. Pros Oracle DBMS is the best when you talk about large data manipulation SQL/PL-SQL runtime is way beyond its counterparts such as MySQL and MS SQL. Another feature is the availability of support (API) for different programming languages. Programmers can easily develop applications using whether it be mobile apps, web based or other server based applications, Oracle is a sure bet. Oracle's availability, recoverability, performance feature is also an added advantage. The new feature that removes human error of patching and upgrading by automating the process is another key benefit. Cons Oracle DBMS may not be the right choice for a small organization just starting if they do not have enough money to purchase its license. Oracle license is really expensive. One other thing is that you will need a highly skilled oracle professional to harness all the benefits Oracle truly provides. Reason for choosing Oracle Database Its security, scalability, availability, recoverability, and easy manipulation though you would need to be trained. Review Source Serhat C. Senior Software Developer Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Incredibly Fast" July 5, 2023 5.0 The features I use most in Oracle database; Writing stored procedure, view, cursor and trigger and calling it from within the software, as well as writing instant queries and generating reports. Pros I'm in the banking industry and we have millions of transactions daily. We keep these transactions in the oracle database. Among all this data, we can find, for example, a transaction or customer we want to find, without waiting. An invaluable database tool for complete enterprise companies. The main features that I like the most are that it can process large amounts of data quickly, many users can access the same table or even the same data, and it is very easy to use. Cons I've been using it for years and I've never encountered a feature that I don't like at all. Reason for choosing Oracle Database MS Sql Review Source AK Adarsh K. IE Manager Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Accurate but Expensive DB" April 1, 2024 4.0 Overall, the Oracle DB brings the value to your organization in numerous ways. You must have some people trained very well on this DB. It's little old fashioned but brings the best of its kind, with ability to scale up and down based on your need. Pros Accurate information collected and grouped into meaning full tables. Highly customizable database with ability to connect with other DB with APIs. Cons Compared to the other DB in the market the Oracle DB is little user friendly and less sophisticated. Tools and icons in the DB itself must be remembered for fluent use. Limited analytics is available unless you want to pay more for the additional analytics and BI. Review Source Ruban D. Member of Technical Staff 3 Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best RDBMS out there" June 16, 2022 5.0 I have used Oracles DB as RDBMS for multiple application and I have formed cluster with RAC. So far I have not faced any issues with the DB. Some of the performance issue while users performs any operation in the app was due to the costly SQL calls like joins. Pros Very fast for all the SQL transaction. The performance is good which in turns increases the performance/response time of the application I build on top of it. Disaster recovery, Master/slave replication and high availability feature which is built besides are very helpful Cons RAC and clustering is complex for the beginners. But the practicality of these feature are really useful. Alternatives considered [XAMPP](https://www.capterra.com/p/246810/XAMPP/)[MySQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/)[OpenText Analytics Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/77111/Vertica-Analytics-Platform/) Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Senior Data Engineer Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Oracle Database - Still hasn't lost its charm in RDBMS area !" March 9, 2023 4.0 The best traditional RDBMS , May be well suited for transactional database setup. Pros The traditional database enables you to configure the data storage and SQL concepts to store the data in efficient way . Cons The latest cloud databases in the market and its features are so attractive and easy to use capabilities make us to go away with oracle. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Web Manager Non-Profit Organization Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Oracle for Non-Profits" November 8, 2023 4.0 Pros Lightweight, pretty easy to use. TNS files make it easy to make sure everyone has the same connections. No real issues. Cons Having to use a third party software like TOAD or SQL Developer to access it can be a pain and annoying at times. As well with having a Linux-based backend it can be difficult to find the right DBA. Review Source Austin M. Software Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Oracle Database, one of your go-to secure database solutions" April 11, 2024 5.0 We had trouble setting up the first Database, but whenever we started, creating tables could not be any better. It takes some time to perfect, but it's worth the time. Pros I think the most fantastic thing about Oracle Database is the capability of solving hard problems with simple solutions. We've faced a lot of troubles and it still gives a fair fight even to AI solutions, and it's awesome. Cons I think for sure the ease of use could be better, but with some addins and tools to support the everyday work, you can make this tool one of your best to deal with your data storing problems. 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. 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