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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free 1 Editors Per Month
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Microsoft SQL ServerPopSQL
Star Rating
(82)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (42.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 1 Editors Per Month
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in its Data Replication capabilities, scoring 8.8, which allows for efficient data synchronization across multiple databases. In contrast, PopSQL's score of 8.2 indicates it may not be as robust in this area, leading to potential challenges in maintaining data consistency.
- Reviewers mention that PopSQL shines in Ease of Setup with a score of 9.8, making it user-friendly for small businesses. Microsoft SQL Server, with a score of 8.1, may require more technical expertise to set up, which could be a barrier for some users.
- G2 users highlight that Microsoft SQL Server offers superior Data Schema management with a score of 9.1, which is crucial for complex database structures. PopSQL, while effective, scores lower at 8.2, suggesting it may not handle intricate schema designs as efficiently.
- Users on G2 report that PopSQL's Collaboration features, particularly in Co-Editing with a score of 9.1, facilitate teamwork and real-time collaboration, which is essential for small teams. Microsoft SQL Server, while strong in other areas, does not emphasize collaboration as much.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery features are highly rated at 9.0, providing peace of mind for enterprise users. In comparison, PopSQL's score of 8.4 suggests it may not offer the same level of reliability in data recovery scenarios.
- Users report that both products perform well in Query Language support, each scoring 9.2. However, reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server's extensive documentation and community support make it easier for users to troubleshoot and optimize their queries compared to PopSQL.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing availablePopSQL
Free
Free
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Just the basics
- 10 queries
- 2 database connections
- 2 dashboards
Free Trial
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availablePopSQL
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,847
9.1
71
Ease of Use
8.6
1,863
9.4
71
Ease of Setup
8.1
984
9.8
10
Ease of Admin
8.3
945
9.5
10
Quality of Support
8.3
1,641
9.0
62
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
895
9.6
9
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,818
9.3
70
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Self Service
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
12
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.3
21
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.8
14
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Reports
Not enough data
8.8
17
Not enough data
9.1
19
Not enough data
9.0
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Visualization
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.8
14
Data Updates
Not enough data
9.1
17
Not enough data
9.2
17
Collaboration
Not enough data
9.6
23
Not enough data
9.1
23
Not enough data
8.7
14
Data Updates
Not enough data
9.0
17
Not enough data
9.0
19
Not enough data
8.9
12
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Data Preparation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling and Blending
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Self Service
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
12
Deployment & Integration - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
7.7
15
Not enough data
8.3
33
Not enough data
8.3
21
Performance & Scalability - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Advanced Analytics & Modeling - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI Capabilities - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Personalized Intelligence - Analytics Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.8
14
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.5
16
Not enough data
8.6
23
Self Service
Not enough data
8.3
17
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
8.1
30
Not enough data
9.2
30
Not enough data
8.2
12
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.8
14
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Management
8.9
150
8.3
21
8.9
150
8.2
19
9.2
155
9.2
30
8.9
150
8.2
23
8.9
152
8.4
23
Maintenance
8.9
150
9.0
21
9.0
155
8.4
22
9.0
151
9.0
26
Security
8.9
149
8.4
17
9.1
151
8.8
24
Management
9.1
147
Not enough data
9.2
148
Not enough data
8.8
134
Not enough data
8.9
140
Not enough data
Support
8.6
143
Not enough data
9.1
147
Not enough data
8.7
142
Not enough data
8.5
146
Not enough data
Security
8.9
146
Not enough data
9.1
146
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
9.0
146
Not enough data
Performance
8.8
142
Not enough data
8.9
139
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
8.7
143
Not enough data
8.9
144
Not enough data
Database Features
8.9
1282
Not enough data
9.0
1287
Not enough data
8.9
1294
Not enough data
8.7
1261
Not enough data
8.8
1263
Not enough data
8.8
1269
Not enough data
9.1
1289
Not enough data
Database
8.6
55
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.4
53
Not enough data
Integrations
7.8
44
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
49
Not enough data
8.6
52
Not enough data
8.3
44
Not enough data
Processing
8.6
51
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
8.7
20
Not enough data
8.8
20
Not enough data
8.5
17
Not enough data
8.8
14
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
Microsoft SQL Server and PopSQL are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Relational Databases, Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PopSQL
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
24.2%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Computer Software
30.9%
Information Technology and Services
12.3%
Financial Services
7.4%
Staffing and Recruiting
4.9%
Computer Games
4.9%
Other
39.5%
Discussions
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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