Best Database Management Systems (DBMS) for Medium-Sized Businesses

Shalaka Joshi
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Researched and written by Shalaka Joshi

Products classified in the overall Database Management Systems (DBMS) category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, medium-sized business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Medium-Sized Business Database Management Systems (DBMS) to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Medium-Sized Business Database Management Systems (DBMS) category.

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Microsoft SQL Server
(2,261)4.4 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and

Users: Software Engineer, Software Developer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 46% Enterprise, 37% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Database Management, Performance, Features, Easy Integrations
ConsExpensive, High Licensing Cost, High Licensing Costs, Expensive Licensing, Performance Issues
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Microsoft SQL Server features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.9
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
9.0
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.9
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Microsoft
Year Founded
1975
HQ Location
Redmond, Washington
Twitter
@microsoft
13,090,136 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
226,132 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
MSFT
Snowflake
(695)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$2 Compute/Hour
1st Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Snowflake makes enterprise AI easy, efficient and trusted. Thousands of companies around the globe, including hundreds of the world’s largest, use Snowflake’s AI Data Cloud to share data, build applic

Users: Data Engineer, Data Analyst · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 44% Enterprise, 43% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Scalability, Data Management, Features, Integrations
ConsExpensive, Cost, Cost Management, Learning Curve, Feature Limitations
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Snowflake features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.9
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
9.0
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
9.3
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Snowflake, Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2012
HQ Location
San Mateo, CA
Twitter
@SnowflakeDB
228 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
10,857 employees on LinkedIn®
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Google Cloud SQL
(365)4.5 out of 5
Free trial available
15th Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Cloud SQL is a fully-managed managed relational database service for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server with rich extension collections, configuration flags, and developer ecosystems.

Users: Software Engineer, Data Engineer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 41% Mid-Market, 33% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsDatabase Management, Integrations, Ease of Use, Easy Integrations, Scalability
ConsExpensive, Cost Concerns, Scaling Issues, Complex Pricing, Pricing Confusion
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Google Cloud SQL features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.8
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
9.1
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
9.0
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Google
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Mountain View, CA
Twitter
@google
31,798,732 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
325,935 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NASDAQ:GOOG
Databricks
(727)4.6 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Databricks is the Data and AI company. More than 20,000 organizations worldwide — including adidas, AT&T, Bayer, Block, Mastercard, Rivian, Unilever, and over 60% of the Fortune 500 — rely on Data

Users: Data Engineer, Senior Data Engineer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 45% Enterprise, 39% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the platform's data governance capabilities, its support for machine learning applications, and its helpful autofilling features, as well as its seamless integration with other tools like Power BI for reporting. Users mentioned challenges such as the complexity of fine-tuning the platform to specific business use cases, the need for a team of professionals to handle large data, and the financial investment involved in using the platform.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsFeatures, Ease of Use, Integrations, Collaboration, Data Management
ConsLearning Curve, Expensive, Steep Learning Curve, Missing Features, Complexity
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Databricks features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
10.0
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
0.0
No information available
10.0
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Databricks Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2013
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@databricks
88,458 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
13,825 employees on LinkedIn®
SAP HANA Cloud
(594)4.3 out of 5
5th Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

SAP HANA Cloud is a modern database-as-a-service (DBaaS) powering the next generation of intelligent data applications. SAP HANA Cloud offers a competitive edge by incorporating advanced machine learn

Users: Consultant, SAP Consultant · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 61% Enterprise, 25% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Users frequently mention the platform's high-speed performance, seamless integration with other SAP solutions, and its ability to handle large datasets efficiently. Users reported that the initial setup can be complex and time-consuming, the platform can be expensive, especially for smaller businesses, and it requires specialized technical expertise to manage effectively.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Easy Integrations, Integrations, Speed, Scalability
ConsComplexity, Expensive, Learning Curve, Difficult Learning, Complex Setup
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SAP HANA Cloud features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.5
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.7
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
9.0
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.6
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
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SAP
Company Website
Year Founded
1972
HQ Location
Walldorf
Twitter
@SAP
297,192 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
138,451 employees on LinkedIn®
YugabyteDB
(66)4.5 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

YugabyteDB is AI-ready, turbocharged PostgreSQL for business-critical transactional applications. 100% open source, it offers built-in resilience, on-demand scaling, and more! YugabyteDB eliminate

Industries: Financial Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 48% Mid-Market, 42% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsScalability, Reliability, High Availability, Availability, Performance
ConsComplexity, Learning Curve, Complex Setup, Complex Configuration, Slow Performance
User SatisfactionSeller Details
YugabyteDB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.3
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.6
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.6
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Yugabyte, Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
2016
HQ Location
Sunnyvale, CA
Twitter
@Yugabyte
9,302 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
426 employees on LinkedIn®
SQL Developer
(258)4.3 out of 5
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Oracle SQL Developer is a free, integrated development environment (IDE) designed to simplify the development and management of Oracle Databases across both traditional and cloud deployments. It provi

Users: Software Engineer, Software Developer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 48% Enterprise, 39% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsDatabase Management, Ease of Use, Analytics, Big Data Handling, Documentation
ConsSlow Performance, Connection Issues, Difficult Learning, Function Limitations, Limitations
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SQL Developer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.8
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.0
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.4
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.7
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Oracle
Year Founded
1977
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@Oracle
825,410 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
198,071 employees on LinkedIn®
Ownership
NYSE:ORCL
TiDB
(71)4.5 out of 5
Free trial available
11th Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

TiDB is an advanced open-source, distributed SQL database solution designed to help data-intensive businesses manage and scale their data operations seamlessly. Developed by PingCAP, TiDB combines the

Users: DBA, Senior Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 30% Enterprise, 25% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsScalability, Ease of Use, Database Management, Compatibility, Performance
ConsLearning Curve, Performance Issues, Slow Performance, Difficult Learning, Poor Documentation
User SatisfactionSeller Details
TiDB features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.5
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
9.0
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
9.1
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
PingCAP
Company Website
Year Founded
2015
HQ Location
Sunnyvale
Twitter
@PingCAP
7,182 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
495 employees on LinkedIn®
Teradata Vantage
(360)4.3 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

At Teradata, we believe that people thrive when empowered with better information. That’s why we built the most complete cloud analytics and data platform for AI. By delivering harmonized data, trust

Users: Data Engineer, Software Engineer · Industries: Information Technology and Services, Financial Services · Market Segment: 70% Enterprise, 21% Mid-Market
User Sentiment

Reviewers frequently mention the product's high performance, scalability, and efficient handling of complex SQL and analytic joins, as well as the responsiveness of the support team. Users mentioned issues such as the complexity of the Teradata studio software, the need for cost optimisation, the requirement for specialised skills and training, and the high cost and steep learning curve of the product.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsPerformance, Speed, Analytics, Scalability, Large Datasets
ConsLearning Curve, Steep Learning Curve, Complexity, Not User-Friendly, Poor UI Design
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Teradata Vantage features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
7.9
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
7.9
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.6
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Teradata
Company Website
Year Founded
1979
HQ Location
San Diego, CA
Twitter
@Teradata
93,217 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
9,886 employees on LinkedIn®
EDB Postgres AI for CloudNativePG
(28)4.3 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Enhance EDB Postgres AI (EDB PG AI) deployments on Kubernetes with automation, streamlined Day 2 operations, and self-healing architectures using enterprise-grade Kubernetes operators. EDB PG AI for C

Market Segment: 50% Enterprise, 39% Mid-Market
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsDatabase Management, Big Data Handling, Features, High Availability, Performance
ConsExpensive Licensing, Learning Curve, Overwhelming Features, Expensive, Complex Pricing
User SatisfactionSeller Details
EDB Postgres AI for CloudNativePG features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.3
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.7
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.5
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
EnterpriseDB (EDB)
Company Website
Year Founded
2004
HQ Location
Bedford, US
Twitter
@EDBPostgres
8,641 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,502 employees on LinkedIn®
DbVisualizer
(263)4.7 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
3rd Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

DbVisualizer is a database management and SQL client that helps developers, DBAs, analysts, and data engineers manage, explore, and query databases across multiple database systems. The software pr

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 44% Small-Business, 29% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Database Management, Features, Data Export, Data Management
ConsSlow Performance, Autocomplete Issues, Expensive, Error Handling, Function Limitations
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DbVisualizer features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.4
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.6
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
7.7
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.0
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
DbVis Software AB
Company Website
Year Founded
2003
HQ Location
Stockholm
Twitter
@dbvisualizer
346 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
24 employees on LinkedIn®
SAS Viya
(729)4.3 out of 5
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

SAS Viya is a cloud-native data and AI platform that enables teams to build, deploy and scale explainable AI that drives trusted, confident decisions. It unites the entire data and AI life cycle and e

Users: Student, Biostatistician · Industries: Pharmaceuticals, Computer Software · Market Segment: 33% Enterprise, 32% Small-Business
User Sentiment

Reviewers appreciate SAS Viya's scalability, seamless integration of data preparation, advanced analytics, and machine learning within a single platform, and its user-friendly UI combined with powerful statistical capabilities. Users mentioned that SAS Viya has a steep learning curve for new users, especially when transitioning from open-source ecosystems like Python, and its cost structure could be improved.

Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Features, Analytics, Data Analysis, User Interface
ConsLearning Difficulty, Learning Curve, Complexity, Difficult Learning, Expensive
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SAS Viya features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.2
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.8
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.8
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.7
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
SAS Institute Inc.
Company Website
Year Founded
1976
HQ Location
Cary, NC
Twitter
@SASsoftware
61,046 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
18,238 employees on LinkedIn®
SolarWinds Database Observability
(216)4.5 out of 5
Entry Level Price:$139.00
OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Database Observability is a type of monitoring solution designed to help users maintain optimal performance of their databases by providing insights into their operational health. This solution is tai

Industries: Information Technology and Services, Computer Software · Market Segment: 44% Mid-Market, 41% Enterprise
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsMonitoring, Real-time Monitoring, Ease of Use, Database Management, Insights
ConsLearning Curve, Steep Learning Curve, Complexity, Difficult Setup, Expensive
User SatisfactionSeller Details
SolarWinds Database Observability features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.4
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.0
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
7.5
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
SolarWinds Worldwide LLC
Company Website
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
Austin, TX
Twitter
@solarwinds
19,628 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,825 employees on LinkedIn®
Prometheus
(62)4.5 out of 5
6th Easiest To Use in Database Management Systems (DBMS) software
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

Prometheus is an open-source systems monitoring and alerting toolkit designed for reliability and scalability. It collects and stores metrics as time series data, enabling real-time monitoring of appl

Users: Software Engineer, DevOps Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 40% Mid-Market, 32% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEasy Integrations, Integrations, Alerting System, Monitoring, Real-time Monitoring
ConsLearning Curve, Difficult Learning, Difficult Installation, Graph Visualization, Ineffective Alerts
User SatisfactionSeller Details
Prometheus features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
8.7
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
8.0
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.0
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.7
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
Prometheus Authors
Year Founded
1998
HQ Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Twitter
@PrometheusIO
51,996 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
1,180 employees on LinkedIn®
DataGrip
(126)4.6 out of 5
Entry Level Price:Free
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OverviewPros and Cons
Product Description

This smart SQL editor and advanced database client is tailored to meet the specific needs of professional database developers. It delivers a range of database tools neatly packed together and running

Users: Software Engineer · Industries: Computer Software, Information Technology and Services · Market Segment: 41% Mid-Market, 32% Small-Business
Pros and ConsUser Satisfaction
ProsEase of Use, Database Management, Backup, Easy Integrations, Innovation
ConsMissing Features
User SatisfactionSeller Details
DataGrip features and usability ratings that predict user satisfaction
9.0
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Average: 8.8
9.1
Data dictionary
Average: 8.5
8.2
Backup and Recovery
Average: 8.5
8.7
Data Migration
Average: 8.4
Seller Details
Seller
JetBrains
Year Founded
2000
HQ Location
Prague
Twitter
@jetbrains
210,122 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
2,731 employees on LinkedIn®
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