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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.8% 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 DatabaseSQLite
Star Rating
(259)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQLiteSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SQLite excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for small businesses and developers looking for a lightweight database solution. In contrast, Azure SQL Database, while still user-friendly, has a slightly lower setup score of 8.8.
- Reviewers mention that Azure SQL Database shines in its query language capabilities, scoring 9.2 compared to SQLite's 8.8. This makes Azure SQL a better option for enterprises that require complex queries and advanced data manipulation.
- G2 users highlight the superior quality of support provided by Azure SQL Database, with a score of 8.7, compared to SQLite's 7.7. This is particularly important for businesses that rely on timely assistance and robust support channels.
- Users on G2 report that Azure SQL Database offers better security features, including encryption and authentication, both scoring 9.0, while SQLite's scores are lower at 7.6. This makes Azure SQL a more secure choice for sensitive data management.
- Reviewers say that Azure SQL Database has a significant advantage in scalability, scoring 9.2, which is crucial for enterprises expecting growth. SQLite, with a score of 6.7 in scalability, may not meet the demands of larger applications.
- Users mention that while SQLite is praised for its simplicity and lightweight nature, Azure SQL Database is favored for its advanced features like disaster recovery (8.9) and data concurrency (8.8), which are essential for maintaining performance in high-demand environments.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure SQL Database
No pricing availableSQLite
No pricing availableFree Trial
Azure SQL Database
No trial information availableSQLite
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
185
8.5
211
Ease of Use
8.8
184
8.9
211
Ease of Setup
8.6
99
9.1
83
Ease of Admin
8.5
81
8.8
79
Quality of Support
8.8
178
7.8
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
77
8.3
61
Product Direction (% positive)
9.6
170
7.5
205
Features by Category
Management
8.9
73
8.9
29
9.2
72
8.7
31
8.7
67
8.5
28
8.5
71
7.9
29
Support
8.8
73
8.2
28
8.8
74
8.4
32
8.7
72
8.3
30
8.6
72
8.3
30
Security
8.6
71
7.8
28
8.9
75
8.0
27
9.0
73
7.7
27
9.0
73
7.6
29
Performance
8.9
71
7.8
26
8.7
70
8.1
27
8.7
71
8.1
27
8.8
66
8.2
27
8.7
70
8.5
28
Database Features
9.3
95
8.1
175
9.4
96
8.4
173
9.2
96
8.3
177
9.2
96
6.7
162
9.2
95
6.9
159
8.6
92
8.0
174
8.8
93
8.3
179
Configuration
8.9
78
Not enough data
8.5
75
Not enough data
8.8
78
Not enough data
8.1
72
Not enough data
9.0
77
Not enough data
Database Administration
8.7
76
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.7
75
Not enough data
Availability
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.2
77
Not enough data
8.6
77
Not enough data
9.0
76
Not enough data
Security
8.8
66
Not enough data
9.1
68
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
Data Management
8.7
70
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure SQL Database and SQLite are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Azure SQL Database is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
SQLite 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.)
SQLite
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%
Information Technology and Services
30.4%
Computer Software
21.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.6%
Internet
3.2%
Other
36.0%
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
Where can i find better documentation for SQLite? Any tutorials?
1 Comment
KM
https://www.sqlitetutorial.net/Read more
SQLite has no more discussions with answers
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