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At a Glance
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,252)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SQLite
SQLite
Star Rating
(259)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in Data Replication with a score of 8.8, while SQLite's score of 7.8 indicates it may not handle replication as effectively, making SQL Server a better choice for environments requiring robust data synchronization.
  • Reviewers mention that the Query Language in Microsoft SQL Server is rated at 9.2, providing advanced features and optimizations, whereas SQLite's score of 8.8 suggests it may lack some of the more sophisticated query capabilities that SQL Server offers.
  • G2 users highlight that Microsoft SQL Server's Backup and Recovery features score a perfect 9.0, ensuring data safety and reliability, while SQLite's capabilities in this area are less robust, making SQL Server a more secure option for critical data management.
  • Users on G2 report that Microsoft SQL Server provides superior Performance Analysis tools with a score of 8.9, allowing for better monitoring and optimization of database performance compared to SQLite's offerings.
  • Reviewers say that Microsoft SQL Server's User Access Control features, rated at 9.1, provide more granular security options than SQLite, which scores 8.0, making SQL Server a more suitable choice for enterprises with strict security requirements.
  • Users report that Microsoft SQL Server shines in Scalability with a score of 8.7, allowing it to handle larger datasets and more concurrent users effectively, while SQLite's lower score of 6.7 indicates limitations in scaling for larger applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Microsoft SQL Server
No pricing available
SQLite
No pricing available
Free Trial
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information available
SQLite
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
1,847
8.5
211
Ease of Use
8.6
1,863
8.9
211
Ease of Setup
8.1
984
9.1
83
Ease of Admin
8.3
945
8.8
79
Quality of Support
8.3
1,641
7.8
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.4
895
8.3
61
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
1,818
7.5
205
Features by Category
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
9.0
163
Not enough data
Management
8.9
150
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.2
155
Not enough data
8.9
150
Not enough data
8.9
152
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.9
150
Not enough data
9.0
155
Not enough data
9.0
151
Not enough data
Security
8.9
149
Not enough data
9.1
151
Not enough data
8.9
1,434
8.1
190
Management
9.1
147
8.9
29
9.2
148
8.7
31
8.8
134
8.5
28
8.9
140
7.9
29
Support
8.6
143
8.2
28
9.1
147
8.4
32
8.7
142
8.3
30
8.5
146
8.3
30
Security
8.9
146
7.8
28
9.1
146
8.0
27
8.9
143
7.7
27
9.0
146
7.6
29
Performance
8.8
142
7.8
26
8.9
139
8.1
27
8.8
145
8.1
27
8.7
143
8.2
27
8.9
144
8.5
28
Database Features
8.9
1282
8.1
175
9.0
1287
8.4
173
8.9
1294
8.3
177
8.7
1261
6.7
162
8.8
1263
6.9
159
8.8
1269
8.0
174
9.1
1289
8.3
179
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.4
57
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
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
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
SQLite
SQLite
Microsoft SQL Server and SQLite are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
SQLite
SQLite has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
36.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.6%
SQLite
SQLite
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
44.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
31.2%
Reviewers' Industry
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
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%
SQLite
SQLite
Information Technology and Services
30.4%
Computer Software
21.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.6%
Internet
3.2%
Other
36.0%
Alternatives
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Alternatives
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Teradata Vantage
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Cloud SQL
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Snowflake
Snowflake
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SQLite
SQLite Alternatives
MySQL
MySQL
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Oracle Database
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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
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Discussions
Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server Discussions
How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 Comments
Afolabi F.
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
SQLite
SQLite Discussions
Where can i find better documentation for SQLite? Any tutorials?
1 Comment
Krishna  m.
KM
https://www.sqlitetutorial.net/Read more
Is SQLite free to use?
1 Comment
Abhishek U.
AU
Yes. It is free and easy to use. Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
SQLite has no more discussions with answers