# CockroachDB, Microsoft SQL Server vs MongoDB Atlas Comparison

| | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.5 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 29 | 2,284 | 899 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (55.6% of reviews) | Enterprise (45.3% of reviews) | Small-Business (45.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### CockroachDB

Pros:
- Database Management (4 reviews)
- Ease of Use (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Learning Curve (4 reviews)
- Complexity (2 reviews)

### Microsoft SQL Server

Pros:
- Ease of Use (32 reviews)
- Database Management (29 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (21 reviews)
- High Licensing Cost (12 reviews)

### MongoDB Atlas

Pros:
- Ease of Use (8 reviews)
- User Interface (7 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive Pricing (3 reviews)
- Unclear Pricing (3 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 9.0 (1872 reviews) | 8.8 (689 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.9 (24 reviews) | 8.6 (1890 reviews) | 8.8 (693 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 9.0 (14 reviews) | 8.1 (1013 reviews) | 8.7 (304 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 8.3 (954 reviews) | 8.3 (267 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (1666 reviews) | 8.6 (606 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 9.2 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (903 reviews) | 8.6 (242 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.4 (1841 reviews) | 9.2 (665 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### CockroachDB

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Microsoft SQL Server

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### MongoDB Atlas

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Business Intelligence

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | 8.6/10 | 62 |

#### Reports

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (51 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 

#### Self Service 

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Calculated Fields** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Column Filtering** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Discovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration / Workflow** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Automodeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Advanced Analytics

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Predictive Analytics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Services** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Building Reports

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Data Visualization

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | 8.6/10 | 64 |

#### Reports

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (51 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (49 reviews) | 
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (55 reviews) | 

#### Reports

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reports Interface** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | 
| **Share Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (51 reviews) | 
| **Steps to Answer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.9 (48 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Visualization

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Graphs and Charts** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (56 reviews) | 
| **Score Cards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 
| **Dashboards** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.2 (55 reviews) | 
| **Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (49 reviews) | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (54 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Sharing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 
| **Co-Editing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (43 reviews) | 
| **Devices** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (47 reviews) | 

#### Data Updates

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Historical Snapshots** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (44 reviews) | 
| **Real-Time Updating** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (50 reviews) | 
| **Email Reports** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 

### Database Management Systems (DBMS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | 9.0/10 | 176 |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data dictionary** | Not enough data | 8.9 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | 8.8 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | Not enough data | 9.2 (161 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | 8.9 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Performance Analysis** | Not enough data | 8.9 (160 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Maintenance

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (158 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Backup and Recovery** | Not enough data | 9.0 (163 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-User Environment** | Not enough data | 9.1 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | 8.9 (153 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **User Access Control** | Not enough data | 9.1 (155 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Relational Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | 8.2/10 | 15 |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | 8.8/10 | 1469 |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management 

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Schema** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.1 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 9.2 (157 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **ACID - Complaint** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.8 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (141 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Support 

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Search** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 9.0 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Languages** | 7.3 (10 reviews) | 8.6 (144 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 8.3 (154 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Locking** | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (151 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 8.8 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | 9.0 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.7 (149 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Concurrency** | 7.9 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (142 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Management** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.7 (152 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Indexing** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.6 (147 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query Optimizer** | 7.3 (8 reviews) | 8.8 (150 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Database Features

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (1299 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (1302 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Stability** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (1314 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (1281 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (1278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (1281 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (1301 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Document Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | 8.7/10 | 169 |

#### Data Management

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Model** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (153 reviews) | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.0 (143 reviews) | 
| **Built - In Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (132 reviews) | 
| **Event Triggers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (124 reviews) | 

#### Availability

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Auto Sharding** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (123 reviews) | 
| **Auto Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (124 reviews) | 
| **Data Replication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (130 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Query Optimization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (136 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Role-Based Authorization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (130 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (136 reviews) | 
| **Audit Logs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.6 (127 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.8 (126 reviews) | 

#### Support

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Model** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.5 (125 reviews) | 
| **Operating Systems** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 9.1 (125 reviews) | 
| **BI Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.2 (103 reviews) | 

### Vector Database

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data Indexing

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Semantic Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Indexing Data** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Filters

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Accurate Search** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Single Stage Filtering - Vector Database** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Database as a Service (DBaaS)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | 8.3/10 | 10 |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | 8.8/10 | 162 |

#### Configuration

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Application Performance** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (136 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (118 reviews) | 
| **Database Monitoring** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (130 reviews) | 
| **Anomaly Detection** | 7.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (110 reviews) | 
| **Network Security** | 8.2 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (123 reviews) | 

#### Database Administration

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Provisioning** | 8.3 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (126 reviews) | 
| **Governance** | 8.3 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (117 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.6 (111 reviews) | 

#### Availability

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Scalability** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.2 (129 reviews) | 
| **Backup** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (126 reviews) | 
| **Archiving** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (113 reviews) | 
| **Indexing** | 8.3 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (128 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Masking** | 6.7 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (74 reviews) | 
| **Authentication And Single Sign-On** | 8.1 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 9.0 (81 reviews) | 
| **Data Anonymization** | 6.5 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (72 reviews) | 

#### Data Management

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Replication** | 9.4 (9 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (79 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Data Analytics** | 8.8 (8 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (68 reviews) | 

### Big Data Processing and Distribution

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | 8.4/10 | 62 |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Data Collection** | Not enough data | 8.6 (58 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Distribution** | Not enough data | 8.8 (57 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Lake** | Not enough data | 8.4 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Integrations

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Hadoop Integration** | Not enough data | 7.8 (45 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Machine Scaling** | Not enough data | 8.2 (50 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Preparation** | Not enough data | 8.5 (54 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Spark Integration** | Not enough data | 8.2 (46 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Processing

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Cloud Processing** | Not enough data | 8.6 (53 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Processing** | Not enough data | 8.5 (56 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### NoSQL Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **CockroachDB** | N/A | N/A |
| **Microsoft SQL Server** | N/A | N/A |
| **MongoDB Atlas** | N/A | N/A |

#### Database Features

| Feature | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (1299 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | 9.0 (1302 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Stability** | 8.7 (15 reviews) | 8.9 (1314 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (13 reviews) | 8.7 (1281 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.0 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (1278 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 8.1 (14 reviews) | 8.8 (1281 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 8.5 (14 reviews) | 9.1 (1301 reviews) | Not enough data | 

---
## Categories

**Unique to CockroachDB (4):** [Database as a Service (DBaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-as-a-service-dbaas), [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms), [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases), [Vector Database Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/vector-database)

**Unique to Microsoft SQL Server (4):** [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases), [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms), [Big Data Processing And Distribution Systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-processing-and-distribution), [On-Premise Data Integration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/on-premise-data-integration)

**Unique to MongoDB Atlas (3):** [Database as a Service (DBaaS) Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-as-a-service-dbaas), [Document Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/document-databases), [Data Visualization Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-visualization-tools)


---
## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | CockroachDB | Microsoft SQL Server | MongoDB Atlas | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 55.6% | 18.2% | 45.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 37.0% | 36.5% | 25.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 7.4% | 45.3% | 28.6% | 

### By Industry

#### CockroachDB

- **Computer Software:** 29.6%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 18.5%
- **Financial Services:** 14.8%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.7%
- **Retail:** 3.7%
- **Internet:** 3.7%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.7%
- **Higher Education:** 3.7%
- **Government Administration:** 3.7%
- **Computer Games:** 3.7%
- **Other:** 11.1%

#### Microsoft SQL Server

- **Information Technology and Services:** 24.1%
- **Computer Software:** 13.8%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Higher Education:** 2.9%
- **Education Management:** 2.6%
- **Banking:** 2.5%
- **Government Administration:** 2.4%
- **Insurance:** 2.4%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 37.5%

#### MongoDB Atlas

- **Computer Software:** 25.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.3%
- **Internet:** 3.7%
- **Financial Services:** 3.6%
- **Education Management:** 3.6%
- **Higher Education:** 3.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.1%
- **Retail:** 1.9%
- **Banking:** 1.8%
- **Insurance:** 1.4%
- **Other:** 31.9%

---
## Alternatives

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- [Amazon Aurora](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-aurora/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (457 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### CockroachDB

No discussions available for this product.

### Microsoft SQL Server

- Title: [How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/15675-how-can-i-work-on-the-same-query-if-the-connection-is-lost-timeout-and-then-i-reconnect) — 4 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You can change the timeout for the query:

In the object explorer, right click a server and select properties. 
Go to Remote server connections, look for ..."
- Title: [How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/13520-how-could-i-make-much-easier-the-experience-with-the-order-of-my-database) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "If you have SQL knowledge you can generate queries to obtain the specific data you're looking for based on selected criteria."
- Title: [What is the best way to save your queries?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/12127-what-is-the-best-way-to-save-your-queries) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Is there a free version of Microsoft SQL Server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-there-a-free-version-of-microsoft-sql-server) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "yes, SQL Server Express offers it as a free edition. It provides service, albeit in a limited framework."
- Title: [how did you import a MySQL database?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-did-you-import-a-mysql-database) — 3 comments, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "You can use the LinkedServer feature to mySQL database using the provider.
Check here for further..."

### MongoDB Atlas

- Title: [can we axpect more feature available to students as developerss it would be verry helpful](https://www.g2.com/discussions/can-we-axpect-more-feature-available-to-students-as-developerss-it-would-be-verry-helpful) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "yes."
- Title: [What is MongoDB used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mongodb-used-for) — 3 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "MongoDB is a NoSQL database, that works on concepts of documents, and collections rather than tables and relations. "
- Title: [Is MongoDB Atlas free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mongodb-atlas-free) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "No it's not free - it's MongoDB's end to end management service "
- Title: [Is MongoDB a software?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mongodb-a-software) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "It's a platform not moreover a software"
- Title: [What is the difference between MongoDB and Mongodb Atlas?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-mongodb-and-mongodb-atlas) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "MongoDB is the Database only.  You can run MongoDB in your machine or in a server, but you would need to manage it. 
MongoDB Atlas is the Database as a..."

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