Compare Azure SQL Database and SAP HANA Cloud 
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Azure SQL Database
Star Rating
(237)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(595)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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- G2 reviewers report that SAP HANA Cloud excels in speed and responsiveness, particularly when handling large datasets. Users appreciate how quickly queries and reports execute, which significantly enhances their daily workflow and allows for real-time data access.
- Users say Azure SQL Database stands out for its robust security features and seamless integration with other Azure services. This makes it a preferred choice for organizations looking for a secure and scalable solution that requires minimal maintenance, allowing teams to focus on development.
- According to verified reviews, SAP HANA Cloud is praised for its effective scalability and simple approach to data federation. Reviewers highlight its ability to handle intensive workloads without the slowdowns often experienced with other enterprise solutions, making it ideal for analytics.
- Reviewers mention that Azure SQL Database offers a user-friendly setup process, with many finding it easy to maintain operations around the clock. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams that need to ensure high availability for their applications.
- G2 reviewers note that while SAP HANA Cloud has a slightly lower overall satisfaction score, it still receives high marks for quality of support. Users appreciate the assistance they receive, which helps them navigate challenges effectively, although some find the setup process could be improved.
- Users highlight that Azure SQL Database has a slight edge in ease of administration and query language capabilities, with many finding it easier to manage and utilize for their specific needs. This can be particularly beneficial for teams looking for a straightforward database management experience.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure SQL Database
No pricing availableSAP HANA Cloud
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure SQL Database
No trial information availableSAP HANA Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
195
8.6
365
Ease of Use
8.8
194
8.1
375
Ease of Setup
8.7
108
7.8
261
Ease of Admin
8.6
85
7.9
200
Quality of Support
8.8
187
8.1
349
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
81
8.5
196
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
180
8.6
333
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
9.0
29
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
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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
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
9.0
29
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
19
Not enough data
6.2
19
Visualization
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.1
25
Cartography
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.6
80
Federation
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.7
76
Transformation
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.7
81
Deployment
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
Deployment
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
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
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System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
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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
Management
Not enough data
8.7
21
Not enough data
8.9
22
Not enough data
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.9
20
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Security
Not enough data
8.9
21
Not enough data
8.8
23
Management
8.9
74
8.5
85
9.3
74
8.4
85
8.7
68
8.4
80
8.6
73
8.6
84
Support
8.8
75
8.3
84
8.7
76
8.6
88
8.7
74
8.3
86
8.6
74
Feature Not Available
Security
8.7
72
8.8
82
8.9
76
8.6
83
9.1
75
8.7
82
9.0
76
8.8
84
Performance
8.9
74
8.7
82
8.7
71
8.7
80
8.7
72
8.6
80
8.8
68
8.7
78
8.7
71
Feature Not Available
Database Features
9.4
100
8.7
211
9.4
103
8.6
214
9.2
101
8.5
217
9.2
101
8.6
220
9.1
101
8.7
213
8.6
94
8.2
205
8.8
95
8.2
198
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
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
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Configuration
8.9
78
8.7
82
8.5
75
8.5
78
8.9
79
8.7
80
8.1
72
8.2
74
9.0
77
8.7
77
Database Administration
8.7
76
8.5
78
8.8
76
8.3
77
8.7
75
8.4
78
Availability
9.1
80
8.7
80
9.2
78
8.5
78
8.6
77
8.6
76
9.0
76
8.6
75
Security
8.8
66
8.7
69
9.1
68
8.6
72
8.6
65
8.6
72
Data Management
8.7
71
8.6
74
8.6
65
8.6
73
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure SQL Database and SAP HANA Cloud are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Azure SQL Database has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure SQL Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP HANA Cloud
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
19.5%
Computer Software
7.9%
Retail
4.8%
Accounting
4.6%
Consumer Goods
3.7%
Other
59.5%
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
SAP HANA Vs Oracle
2 Comments
PB
HANA is in-memory database delivered with its appliance, can compress the data at its optimized size which helps to lower the size of DB to be used in...Read more
How is SAP HANA makes data processing and transactions very fast
2 Comments
SN
by minimizing the no. of business process steps by 30 to 40%Read more
HANA What is Next
1 Comment
PB
HANA what is next ?question is tricky, see HANA is a in memory DB with its certified appliance, a strong DB fighting against the traditional DBs like Oracle,...Read more
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