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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Firebird
Star Rating
(24)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about FirebirdOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Star Rating
(27)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Firebird excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.5, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a quick deployment, while Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has a lower score of 8.8 in this area, indicating a more complex setup process.
- Reviewers mention that Firebird's query language is highly rated at 9.0, providing a user-friendly experience for developers, whereas Oracle XE shines with a score of 9.4, indicating a robust and powerful query language that appeals to enterprise users.
- G2 users highlight Firebird's strong performance in data manipulation with a score of 9.1, which is particularly beneficial for users needing efficient data handling, while Oracle XE, with a score of 8.7, offers solid capabilities but may not match Firebird's efficiency in this area.
- Reviewers say that Firebird's encryption features are impressive, scoring 9.4, which is crucial for users prioritizing data security, while Oracle XE, with a score of 8.7, provides good encryption but may not be as comprehensive as Firebird's offerings.
- Users on G2 report that Firebird's overall quality of support is rated at 7.0, which some find lacking compared to Oracle XE's higher score of 8.2, suggesting that users may experience better assistance and resources with Oracle XE.
- Reviewers mention that Firebird's product direction score of 5.7 indicates potential concerns about future updates and enhancements, while Oracle XE's score of 9.3 suggests a strong commitment to ongoing development and user satisfaction.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Firebird
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Firebird
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
19
8.9
20
Ease of Use
9.1
19
9.2
20
Ease of Setup
9.5
10
8.8
11
Ease of Admin
9.2
10
8.7
10
Quality of Support
7.0
16
8.2
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
5.7
19
9.3
17
Features by Category
Management
8.8
10
8.9
15
9.0
10
9.4
15
8.5
8
8.2
14
7.9
7
8.4
15
Support
7.6
7
8.0
15
7.5
10
8.7
15
8.1
8
8.2
15
8.8
8
8.5
14
Security
7.6
9
9.2
13
8.3
9
8.9
12
9.4
6
8.7
13
8.3
7
8.8
15
Performance
7.7
8
7.7
14
8.1
7
8.3
13
7.7
8
8.2
13
7.9
8
8.5
13
8.5
9
8.0
14
Database Features
8.9
18
7.9
14
9.0
18
8.6
14
8.8
18
8.8
14
8.1
17
8.7
13
7.9
16
8.6
13
9.1
18
8.7
14
8.9
18
9.2
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Firebird and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Firebird has no unique categories
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Firebird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
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
18.2%
Accounting
13.6%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Retail
4.5%
Pharmaceuticals
4.5%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
19.2%
Financial Services
7.7%
Textiles
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
42.3%
Discussions
Firebird has no discussions with answers
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no discussions with answers
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