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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Azure SQL Database
Star Rating
(227)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure SQL DatabaseMongoDB Atlas
Star Rating
(365)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MongoDB AtlasSummary
AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that Azure SQL Database excels in its ACID compliance with a score of 8.7, ensuring reliable transactions, while MongoDB Atlas, although strong, has a slightly lower score of 8.5 in this area, which may concern users needing strict transaction integrity.
- Reviewers mention that Azure SQL Database offers a robust query language experience with a score of 9.2, making it easier for users familiar with SQL to perform complex queries, whereas MongoDB Atlas, while flexible with its NoSQL approach, scores 8.7, which may require a learning curve for traditional SQL users.
- G2 users highlight Azure SQL Database's superior backup capabilities with a score of 9.2, providing peace of mind for data recovery, compared to MongoDB Atlas's score of 8.8, which, while still good, may not offer the same level of assurance for critical data.
- Users on G2 appreciate the data replication features of both products, scoring 9.0 for Azure SQL Database and 8.7 for MongoDB Atlas, but reviewers mention that Azure's replication is more straightforward and reliable for enterprise-level applications.
- Reviewers mention that MongoDB Atlas shines in scalability with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for applications expecting rapid growth, while Azure SQL Database also scores well at 9.1, but users report that it may require more planning for scaling compared to MongoDB's more dynamic approach.
- Users say that Azure SQL Database's quality of support is commendable with a score of 8.7, providing timely assistance, while MongoDB Atlas matches this score but users report that Azure's support is often more responsive, especially for enterprise clients.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure SQL Database
No pricing availableMongoDB Atlas
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure SQL Database
No trial information availableMongoDB Atlas
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
185
8.9
270
Ease of Use
8.8
184
9.0
271
Ease of Setup
8.6
99
9.1
101
Ease of Admin
8.5
81
8.7
96
Quality of Support
8.8
178
8.7
241
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
77
8.8
91
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
170
9.3
266
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
8.9
55
Self Service
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
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Reports
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.2
49
Not enough data
8.9
57
Not enough data
8.9
46
Not enough data
8.9
55
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
53
Not enough data
8.6
51
Not enough data
7.9
48
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
8.4
46
Not enough data
9.2
55
Not enough data
8.5
49
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.7
54
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
49
Not enough data
8.5
43
Not enough data
8.1
47
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
8.7
50
Not enough data
8.3
46
Management
8.9
73
Not enough data
9.2
72
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
8.5
71
Not enough data
Support
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.8
74
Not enough data
8.7
72
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
Security
8.6
71
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
9.0
73
Not enough data
Performance
8.9
71
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.7
71
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
8.7
70
Not enough data
Database Features
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.4
96
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
57
Not enough data
9.3
57
Not enough data
8.7
54
Not enough data
8.7
50
Availability
Not enough data
8.8
49
Not enough data
8.6
50
Not enough data
9.0
53
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
55
Security
Not enough data
9.0
56
Not enough data
9.2
56
Not enough data
8.8
52
Not enough data
9.0
53
Support
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
9.2
51
Not enough data
8.7
41
Configuration
8.9
78
9.2
137
8.5
75
8.5
119
8.8
78
8.9
130
8.1
72
8.3
111
9.0
77
9.0
122
Database Administration
8.7
76
8.8
126
8.8
76
8.8
118
8.7
75
8.6
112
Availability
9.1
78
9.2
131
9.2
77
8.8
127
8.6
77
8.6
115
9.0
76
9.0
129
Security
8.8
66
8.7
76
9.1
68
9.0
82
8.6
65
8.7
74
Data Management
8.7
70
8.7
81
8.6
65
8.8
70
Database Features
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.4
96
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
9.2
96
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.8
93
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure SQL Database and MongoDB Atlas are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure SQL Database is categorized as Relational Databases
MongoDB Atlas is categorized as Document Databases and Data Visualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure SQL Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MongoDB Atlas
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
25.0%
Computer Software
20.4%
Financial Services
4.6%
Hospital & Health Care
4.2%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Other
43.1%
Computer Software
29.7%
Information Technology and Services
22.4%
Higher Education
4.1%
Education Management
4.1%
Financial Services
3.2%
Other
36.4%
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
can we axpect more feature available to students as developerss it would be verry helpful
4 Comments
BT
yesRead more
Is MongoDB Atlas free?
3 Comments
VP
yes, it provides free limited service like shared server with 512MB storage.Read more
What scale does MongoDB Atlas support?
2 Comments
Official Response from MongoDB Atlas
MongoDB is one of the most scalable databases on the planet, and MongoDB Atlas brings you that same scalability, but with us managing it for you:
You can...Read more
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