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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019
Star Rating
(10)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (70.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019XAMPP Server on Windows 2016 + Apache Web Server + PhpMyadmin + MySQL
Star Rating
(15)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (80.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about XAMPP Server on Windows 2016 + Apache Web Server + PhpMyadmin + MySQLSummary
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- Users report that XAMPP Server on Windows 2016 offers a seamless installation process, with many reviewers highlighting the "Ease of Setup" as a standout feature, scoring 9.2 in user ratings, compared to Microsoft SQL Server 2017's score of 8.3.
- Reviewers mention that XAMPP's integration with PhpMyAdmin provides a user-friendly interface for database management, which is particularly appreciated by small business users, while Microsoft SQL Server is noted for its robust enterprise-level features, making it more suitable for larger organizations.
- G2 users indicate that XAMPP excels in "Ease of Use," with a score of 9.2, as many users find the interface intuitive and straightforward, whereas Microsoft SQL Server, with a score of 8.8, is perceived as slightly more complex due to its extensive feature set.
- Users on G2 report that the "Quality of Support" for XAMPP is rated at 7.6, which is comparable to Microsoft SQL Server's 7.4, but some users express a preference for the community support available for XAMPP, citing active forums and documentation.
- Reviewers say that XAMPP's "Product Direction" is rated positively at 8.5, with users appreciating the consistent updates and community-driven enhancements, while Microsoft SQL Server received a perfect score of 10.0, indicating strong confidence in its ongoing development and support for enterprise needs.
- Users report that XAMPP is particularly favored by small businesses for its affordability and ease of use, while Microsoft SQL Server is often chosen by enterprises for its advanced features like "Data Warehousing" and "Business Intelligence" capabilities, which are essential for larger-scale operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019
No pricing availableXAMPP Server on Windows 2016 + Apache Web Server + PhpMyadmin + MySQL
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Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
7.6
7
8.9
9
Ease of Use
8.8
8
9.3
10
Ease of Setup
8.3
5
8.7
5
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.4
7
8.1
9
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
7
8.8
10
Features by Category
Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019 and XAMPP Server on Windows 2016 + Apache Web Server + PhpMyadmin + MySQL are categorized as AWS Marketplace
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019 has no unique categories
XAMPP Server on Windows 2016 + Apache Web Server + PhpMyadmin + MySQL has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server 2017 Web on Windows Server 2019
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
XAMPP Server on Windows 2016 + Apache Web Server + PhpMyadmin + MySQL
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
Computer Software
60.0%
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Hospital & Health Care
10.0%
Airlines/Aviation
10.0%
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Other
0.0%
Information Technology and Services
40.0%
Computer Software
20.0%
Computer & Network Security
13.3%
Internet
6.7%
Higher Education
6.7%
Other
13.3%
Discussions
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