Compare Microsoft SQL Server and Snowflake 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$2 Compute/Hour
Microsoft 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 ServerSnowflake
Star Rating
(692)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in stability and performance, particularly for transactional workloads. Users appreciate its robust security features and high availability options, making it a reliable choice for enterprise environments.
- Users say that Snowflake stands out for its ease of use and scalability. Reviewers highlight its ability to handle large data sets without the need for complex infrastructure management, allowing teams to focus on analytics rather than performance tuning.
- According to verified reviews, Microsoft SQL Server integrates seamlessly with other Microsoft products, which enhances its utility for organizations already embedded in the Microsoft ecosystem. This integration is a significant advantage for users looking for a cohesive data management solution.
- Reviewers mention that Snowflake's user interface is intuitive and familiar, making it easy for users transitioning from other SQL platforms. The inclusion of AI features to assist in query writing is particularly appreciated, streamlining the data analysis process.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while Microsoft SQL Server has a strong overall G2 Score, it faces challenges in big data processing, where Snowflake's performance is notably better. Users find Snowflake's architecture, which separates compute and storage, to be a game-changer for handling large volumes of data efficiently.
- Users report that both platforms offer solid backup and recovery options, but Snowflake's approach to cloud processing and data distribution is often seen as more advanced, providing users with greater flexibility and speed in their data operations.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing availableSnowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Compute usage is billed on a per-second basis, with a minimum of 60 seconds. You can secure price discounts with pre-purchased Snowflake capacity options.
- Complete SQL Data Warehouse
- Secure Data Sharing across regions / clouds
- Premier Support 24 x 365
Free Trial
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableSnowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,854
9.1
525
Ease of Use
8.6
1,870
9.0
561
Ease of Setup
8.1
992
8.9
346
Ease of Admin
8.3
950
8.7
213
Quality of Support
8.3
1,649
8.7
481
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
900
9.0
215
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,825
9.2
495
Features by Category
Deployment
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Deployment
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Operations
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Management
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
9.0
10
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
System
Not enough data
9.2
28
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.2
28
Not enough data
8.7
29
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.5
28
Not enough data
8.3
28
Not enough data
8.3
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
30
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.2
29
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
8.5
25
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.5
13
Not enough data
8.2
13
Not enough data
8.3
14
Not enough data
8.2
13
Data Management
Not enough data
9.0
191
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
173
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
180
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.3
176
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
155
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
158
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
8.3
147
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
179
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
163
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
7.7
142
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.3
187
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
9.3
191
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.9
175
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
183
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
7.9
81
Not enough data
8.1
81
Management
8.9
153
8.9
84
8.8
153
9.1
84
9.2
158
9.4
91
8.9
153
9.0
88
8.9
156
9.1
89
Maintenance
8.9
154
9.3
87
9.0
159
9.0
85
9.0
154
9.3
88
Security
8.9
153
9.2
86
9.1
155
9.3
89
Management
9.0
149
Not enough data
9.2
151
Not enough data
8.8
137
Not enough data
8.8
142
Not enough data
Support
8.6
145
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
8.6
144
Not enough data
8.4
151
Not enough data
Security
8.8
148
Not enough data
9.0
148
Not enough data
8.8
145
Not enough data
9.0
149
Not enough data
Performance
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
Not enough data
Database Features
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
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
44
Not enough data
9.2
44
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
39
Not enough data
9.2
37
Not enough data
9.2
41
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
44
Security
Not enough data
9.1
44
Not enough data
9.2
45
Not enough data
8.9
38
Not enough data
9.2
38
Support
Not enough data
9.2
36
Not enough data
9.1
35
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
25
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
24
Database
8.5
56
8.9
98
8.8
57
9.3
101
8.4
54
9.3
95
Integrations
7.8
45
8.6
76
8.2
45
8.7
81
Platform
8.2
50
9.1
91
8.5
53
9.0
97
8.2
45
8.7
81
Processing
8.5
52
9.3
96
8.5
55
9.1
94
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.4
87
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.5
78
Not enough data
8.7
79
Not enough data
9.1
80
Not enough data
9.1
81
Operations
Not enough data
8.6
84
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
78
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 Snowflake are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Big Data Processing and Distribution
Unique Categories
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Relational Databases and On-Premise Data Integration
Snowflake is categorized as Data Clean Room, Columnar Databases, MLOps Platforms, Big Data Integration Platforms, Big Data Analytics, Data Warehouse, and Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Snowflake
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
15.1%
Computer Software
13.2%
Financial Services
10.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.7%
Hospital & Health Care
3.6%
Other
53.2%
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