Compare MATLAB and Microsoft SQL Server 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.9% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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MATLAB
Star Rating
(765)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about MATLABMicrosoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,261)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerMATLAB vs Microsoft SQL Server
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Microsoft SQL Server easier to use. However, reviewers preferred the ease of set up for MATLAB along with administration. Reviewers agreed that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.
- MATLAB and Microsoft SQL Server both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that MATLAB is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of MATLAB over Microsoft SQL Server.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MATLAB
No pricing availableMicrosoft SQL Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
MATLAB
No trial information availableMicrosoft SQL Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
671
9.0
1,854
Ease of Use
8.3
680
8.6
1,870
Ease of Setup
8.6
82
8.1
992
Ease of Admin
8.4
41
8.3
950
Quality of Support
8.6
624
8.3
1,649
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
38
8.4
900
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
669
8.4
1,825
Features by Category
Design
8.4
147
Not enough data
8.2
164
Not enough data
8.1
166
Not enough data
8.0
141
Not enough data
Tools
8.4
127
Not enough data
8.5
150
Not enough data
8.4
132
Not enough data
Work
8.8
159
Not enough data
8.9
161
Not enough data
8.7
145
Not enough data
8.3
135
Not enough data
8.4
141
Not enough data
Environment
8.4
163
Not enough data
8.7
162
Not enough data
8.4
138
Not enough data
8.8
177
Not enough data
System
8.5
75
Not enough data
Model Development
8.5
96
Not enough data
8.6
94
Not enough data
9.0
106
Not enough data
8.6
98
Not enough data
Model Development
8.7
79
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.7
90
Not enough data
8.3
78
Not enough data
8.2
76
Not enough data
8.6
91
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
8.5
69
Not enough data
8.7
77
Not enough data
Deployment
8.4
82
Not enough data
8.7
93
Not enough data
8.4
93
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
7.5
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
7.8
10
Not enough data
7.7
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.8
153
Not enough data
9.2
158
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
8.9
156
Maintenance
Not enough data
8.9
154
Not enough data
9.0
159
Not enough data
9.0
154
Security
Not enough data
8.9
153
Not enough data
9.1
155
Management
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
9.2
151
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
142
Support
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.6
144
Not enough data
8.4
151
Security
Not enough data
8.8
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
9.0
149
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
144
Not enough data
8.8
141
Not enough data
8.7
147
Not enough data
8.6
145
Not enough data
8.8
146
Database Features
Not enough data
8.9
1287
Not enough data
9.0
1291
Not enough data
8.9
1299
Not enough data
8.7
1266
Not enough data
8.8
1267
Not enough data
8.8
1271
Not enough data
9.1
1291
Database
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.4
54
Integrations
Not enough data
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.2
45
Platform
Not enough data
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.2
45
Processing
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Data Transformation
8.7
73
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Not enough data
8.6
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.3
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.4
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
Operations
9.1
74
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
68
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
60
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MATLAB and Microsoft SQL Server share no categories
Unique Categories
MATLAB is categorized as Big Data Analytics, Simulation & CAE, and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Relational Databases, Database Management Systems (DBMS), Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MATLAB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft SQL Server
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
Higher Education
15.5%
Research
12.8%
Computer Software
6.9%
Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
6.7%
Education Management
6.2%
Other
52.0%
Information Technology and Services
24.1%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
Any good website to discuss about the matlab programming?
3 Comments
TD
Mathworks site would be better place since it's the official website of the producers of the matlabRead more
Can I use Matlab for free?
3 Comments
PC
You can use the trial version of MATLAB for free. Also, if you pursue any online courses e.g. from coursera, they allow you to use MATLAB for free for the...Read more
Is it possible to check the output of Simulink terminal if I am not keeping a scope?
2 Comments
MA
Yes, If you prepared from the beginning "to work space" block for all the Simulink model. You can view any variable you want. Read more
How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 Comments
AF
You can create different tables with your employee information eg employee table, employee roles etc. Then you can create a single view that will pull data...Read more
What is the best way to save your queries?
4 Comments
CA
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...Read more
How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?
4 Comments
JE
When this happens to me in SQL Server Management Studio, I just have to type USE {your database name here} and then select only that statement and execute...Read more
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