Compare Azure SQL Database and Database as a Service (DBaaS) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Azure SQL Database
Star Rating
(237)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure SQL DatabaseDatabase as a Service (DBaaS)
Star Rating
(44)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Database as a Service (DBaaS)Azure SQL Database vs Database as a Service (DBaaS)
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Database as a Service (DBaaS) is easier to set up , while reviewers preferred administration and ease of doing business with Azure SQL Database overall.
- Azure SQL Database and Database as a Service (DBaaS) both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Azure SQL Database is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Database as a Service (DBaaS) over Azure SQL Database.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure SQL Database
No pricing availableDatabase as a Service (DBaaS)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure SQL Database
No trial information availableDatabase as a Service (DBaaS)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
195
9.0
43
Ease of Use
8.8
194
8.8
43
Ease of Setup
8.7
108
8.9
22
Ease of Admin
8.6
85
8.5
18
Quality of Support
8.8
187
8.7
42
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
81
8.5
18
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
180
9.7
43
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Security
Not enough data
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Management
8.9
74
Not enough data
9.3
74
Not enough data
8.7
68
Not enough data
8.6
73
Not enough data
Support
8.8
75
Not enough data
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.7
74
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
Security
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
74
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.8
68
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
Database Features
9.4
100
Not enough data
9.4
103
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
9.1
101
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
Configuration
8.9
78
9.2
20
8.5
75
9.0
18
8.9
79
9.1
20
8.1
72
8.8
16
9.0
77
9.1
18
Database Administration
8.7
76
9.3
20
8.8
76
8.7
18
8.7
75
8.9
19
Availability
9.1
80
9.4
21
9.2
78
9.1
21
8.6
77
9.1
18
9.0
76
9.2
18
Security
8.8
66
9.4
11
9.1
68
9.3
12
8.6
65
8.9
11
Data Management
8.7
71
9.1
11
8.6
65
8.9
11
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure SQL Database and Database as a Service (DBaaS) are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure SQL Database is categorized as Relational Databases
Database as a Service (DBaaS) is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure SQL Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.8%
Computer Software
20.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
23.3%
Computer Software
18.6%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Education Management
7.0%
Consulting
4.7%
Other
39.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Azure SQL Database used for?
3 Comments
PU
Azure SQL Database is used for storing, managing, and analyzing data in the cloud. It’s great for running applications, generating reports, and handling...Read more
Is Azure SQL Database free?
2 Comments
AD
There is a free tier, but for production workload you have to pay.Read more
Azure SQL Database has no more discussions with answers
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