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At a Glance
Actian Zen
Actian Zen
Star Rating
(12)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Starting at $3,895.00 20 File Storage in GB With One-Time Purchase
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Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,259)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.4% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • G2 reviewers report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in overall user satisfaction, boasting a significantly higher score compared to Actian Zen. Users appreciate features like the 'Always On' functionality, which enhances database durability and application performance by effectively managing read and write operations.
  • Users say that Microsoft SQL Server is particularly user-friendly, even for beginners. The straightforward interface in SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) and clear setup steps make implementation a breeze, which is a notable advantage over Actian Zen, where users have reported a steeper learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's integration with other Microsoft tools is seamless, allowing for powerful data management and analysis capabilities. This integration is a strong point that Actian Zen users find less robust, as they often rely on specific environments like Heroku for deployment.
  • According to verified reviews, Microsoft SQL Server is praised for its reliability and strong performance, with users highlighting its extensive features such as views and stored procedures. In contrast, while Actian Zen is noted for its optimization and fault tolerance, it lacks the same breadth of features that users find beneficial in SQL Server.
  • Users highlight that Microsoft SQL Server's support quality is commendable, with many reviewers expressing satisfaction with the assistance they receive. Actian Zen, while having a smaller user base, has not received recent reviews that reflect on its support, leaving potential buyers uncertain about this aspect.
  • Reviewers note that Microsoft SQL Server has a substantial number of reviews, indicating a well-established presence in the market. In contrast, Actian Zen has significantly fewer reviews, which may raise questions about its reliability and user experience in comparison to the more widely adopted SQL Server.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Actian Zen
Actian Zen Cloud Server V15
Starting at $3,895.00
20 File Storage in GB With One-Time Purchase
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Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing available
Free Trial
Actian Zen
Free Trial is available
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
Not enough data
9.0
1,855
Ease of Use
Not enough data
8.6
1,871
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.1
992
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.3
950
Quality of Support
Not enough data
8.3
1,649
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.4
900
Product Direction (% positive)
Not enough data
8.4
1,826
Features by Category
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.0
167
Management
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
9.2
158
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.9
156
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
154
Not enough data
9.0
159
Not enough data
9.0
154
Security
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
9.1
155
Not enough data
8.9
1,439
Management
Not enough data
9.1
152
Not enough data
9.2
153
Not enough data
8.8
140
Not enough data
8.9
145
Support
Not enough data
8.6
148
Not enough data
9.0
152
Not enough data
8.7
147
Not enough data
8.4
152
Security
Not enough data
8.9
151
Not enough data
9.0
151
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
9.0
152
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
147
Not enough data
8.8
144
Not enough data
8.7
150
Not enough data
8.6
148
Feature Not Available
8.8
149
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
1289
Not enough data
9.0
1294
Not enough data
8.9
1301
Not enough data
8.7
1268
Not enough data
8.8
1269
Not enough data
8.8
1274
Not enough data
9.1
1294
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.4
57
Database
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.4
54
Integrations
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.2
45
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.2
45
Processing
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Actian Zen
Actian Zen
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Actian Zen and Microsoft SQL Server are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Actian Zen
Actian Zen has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Actian Zen
Actian Zen
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
25.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
25.0%
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.4%
Reviewers' Industry
Actian Zen
Actian Zen
Information Technology and Services
66.7%
Real Estate
8.3%
Financial Services
8.3%
Construction
8.3%
Accounting
8.3%
Other
0.0%
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Alternatives
Actian Zen
Actian Zen Alternatives
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
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MySQL
MySQL
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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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IBM Db2
IBM Db2
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Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Alternatives
Teradata Vantage
Teradata Vantage
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SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud
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Google Cloud SQL
Cloud SQL
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Snowflake
Snowflake
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Discussions
Actian Zen
Actian Zen Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Actian Zen has no discussions with answers
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Discussions
How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 Comments
Afolabi F.
AF
You can create different tables with your employee information eg employee table, employee roles etc. Then you can create a single view that will pull data...Read more
What is the best way to save your queries?
4 Comments
CA
I recommend that you use the saved querys in plain text or .sql or txt format you can use the same sql server query creator or a notepad +++ tool, they are...Read more
How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?
4 Comments
JE
When this happens to me in SQL Server Management Studio, I just have to type USE {your database name here} and then select only that statement and execute...Read more