Compare Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA Cloud 
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Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,261)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(594)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (62.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in integration with other Microsoft products, making it a preferred choice for users in regions like Latin America where it is considered a standard in the tech industry. Users appreciate the seamless connection and ease of accessing data, which enhances their overall experience.
- Users say that SAP HANA Cloud shines in its simplicity of integration across various modules, particularly with the acdoca table, which streamlines reporting. This feature is especially beneficial for organizations looking to centralize their finance and procurement operations.
- Reviewers mention that Microsoft SQL Server is easy to install and maintain, with tools like SQL Server Management Studio simplifying the maintenance process. This ease of use is a significant advantage for teams that prioritize quick setup and ongoing management.
- According to verified reviews, SAP HANA Cloud provides a robust platform for managing purchasing activities and vendor data, which is crucial for businesses focused on procurement. Users highlight its effectiveness in tracking spending and managing vendor relationships in one centralized system.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft SQL Server offers superior performance and reliability, with users noting that they can execute queries effortlessly without lag. This reliability is a key factor for teams that require consistent database performance for their applications.
- Users say that while SAP HANA Cloud has strong features, it sometimes faces challenges in configuration and documentation, which can hinder user experience. This feedback suggests that potential buyers should consider their team's technical expertise when evaluating this platform.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing availableSAP HANA Cloud
No pricing availableFree Trial
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableSAP HANA Cloud
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,854
8.7
364
Ease of Use
8.6
1,870
8.1
374
Ease of Setup
8.1
992
7.8
260
Ease of Admin
8.3
950
7.9
200
Quality of Support
8.3
1,649
8.1
348
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
900
8.5
196
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,825
8.6
332
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
9.0
29
Self Service
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
Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Reports
Not enough data
8.5
31
Not enough data
8.4
30
Not enough data
8.9
29
Not enough data
8.6
26
Not enough data
9.0
29
Reports
Not enough data
8.6
22
Not enough data
8.5
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.2
19
Not enough data
6.2
19
Visualization
Not enough data
8.7
22
Not enough data
8.1
22
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.4
21
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.3
22
Not enough data
8.7
22
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.2
22
Not enough data
8.0
22
Not enough data
8.3
22
Data Updates
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
8.9
26
Not enough data
8.1
25
Cartography
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
8.8
82
Not enough data
8.7
78
Not enough data
8.6
80
Federation
Not enough data
8.6
75
Not enough data
8.4
74
Not enough data
8.4
73
Not enough data
8.7
76
Transformation
Not enough data
8.7
81
Not enough data
8.8
83
Not enough data
8.7
81
Deployment
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
Deployment
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
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Operations
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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Not enough data
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System
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Development
Not enough data
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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
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Generative AI
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.9
153
8.7
21
8.8
153
8.9
22
9.2
158
9.1
20
8.9
153
8.9
21
8.9
156
8.9
20
Maintenance
8.9
154
8.6
22
9.0
159
9.0
22
9.0
154
8.7
22
Security
8.9
153
8.9
21
9.1
155
8.8
23
Management
9.0
149
8.5
85
9.2
151
8.4
85
8.8
137
8.4
80
8.8
142
8.6
84
Support
8.6
145
8.3
84
9.0
149
8.6
88
8.6
144
8.3
86
8.4
151
Feature Not Available
Security
8.8
148
8.8
82
9.0
148
8.6
83
8.8
145
8.7
82
9.0
149
8.8
84
Performance
8.7
144
8.7
82
8.8
141
8.7
80
8.7
147
8.6
80
8.6
145
8.7
78
8.8
146
Feature Not Available
Database Features
8.9
1287
8.7
211
9.0
1291
8.6
214
8.9
1299
8.5
217
8.7
1266
8.6
220
8.8
1267
8.7
213
8.8
1271
8.2
204
9.1
1291
8.2
198
Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analysis
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
Customization
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Integration - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Learning - Machine Learning
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.5
8
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
9.4
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.9
9
Not enough data
7.2
9
Configuration
Not enough data
8.7
82
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.2
74
Not enough data
8.7
77
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.3
77
Not enough data
8.4
78
Availability
Not enough data
8.7
80
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.6
75
Security
Not enough data
8.7
69
Not enough data
8.6
72
Not enough data
8.6
72
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
74
Not enough data
8.6
73
Database
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.8
57
Not enough data
8.4
54
Not enough data
Integrations
7.8
45
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Platform
8.2
50
Not enough data
8.5
53
Not enough data
8.2
45
Not enough data
Processing
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
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
Microsoft SQL Server and SAP HANA Cloud are categorized as Relational Databases and Database Management Systems (DBMS)
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as 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.)
SAP HANA Cloud
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
24.1%
Computer Software
13.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.4%
Financial Services
4.3%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.6%
Information Technology and Services
19.6%
Computer Software
7.9%
Retail
4.8%
Accounting
4.6%
Consumer Goods
3.8%
Other
59.4%
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
SAP HANA Vs Oracle
2 Comments
PB
HANA is in-memory database delivered with its appliance, can compress the data at its optimized size which helps to lower the size of DB to be used in...Read more
How is SAP HANA makes data processing and transactions very fast
2 Comments
SN
by minimizing the no. of business process steps by 30 to 40%Read more
HANA What is Next
1 Comment
PB
HANA what is next ?question is tricky, see HANA is a in memory DB with its certified appliance, a strong DB fighting against the traditional DBs like Oracle,...Read more
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