Compare Firebird and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
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)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
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)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)Firebird vs Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) easier to use. However, Firebird is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Firebird overall.
- Reviewers felt that Firebird meets the needs of their business better than Oracle Database Express Edition (XE).
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) over Firebird.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Firebird
No pricing availableOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
No pricing availableFree Trial
Firebird
No trial information availableOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
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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