Compare Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) and SAP SQL Anywhere

At a Glance
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Star Rating
(27)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere
Star Rating
(85)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.0% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$960 license
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Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) vs SAP SQL Anywhere

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) overall.

  • Reviewers felt that Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) meets the needs of their business better than SAP SQL Anywhere.
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that SAP SQL Anywhere is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) over SAP SQL Anywhere.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
No pricing available
SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere, Edge Edition, workgroup version (5 names users)
$960
license
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Free Trial
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
No trial information available
SAP SQL Anywhere
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
20
8.5
61
Ease of Use
9.2
20
8.2
64
Ease of Setup
8.8
11
8.3
31
Ease of Admin
8.7
10
8.0
29
Quality of Support
8.2
17
8.6
58
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
10
8.2
29
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
17
8.1
62
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.4
11
Administration
Not enough data
8.0
11
Not enough data
8.3
11
Not enough data
8.0
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Governance
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.2
10
Protection
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.5
10
Not enough data
8.0
10
8.5
17
8.3
54
Management
8.9
15
7.8
20
9.4
15
8.6
22
8.2
14
7.5
20
8.4
15
7.5
20
Support
8.0
15
7.6
21
8.7
15
8.4
21
8.2
15
8.1
21
8.5
14
8.2
21
Security
9.2
13
8.3
20
8.9
12
8.4
20
8.7
13
8.7
21
8.8
15
8.7
19
Performance
7.7
14
7.8
22
8.3
13
8.2
22
8.2
13
8.0
23
8.5
13
8.1
23
8.0
14
8.1
23
Database Features
7.9
14
8.7
48
8.6
14
8.4
51
8.8
14
8.3
50
8.7
13
8.3
49
8.6
13
8.9
48
8.7
14
8.4
50
9.2
14
9.0
48
Not enough data
Not enough data
Compliance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
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
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) and SAP SQL Anywhere are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no unique categories
SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere is categorized as Database Security
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
26.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
38.5%
SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
21.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
37.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
41.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
19.2%
Financial Services
7.7%
Textiles
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
42.3%
SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere
Accounting
9.0%
Computer Software
9.0%
Information Technology and Services
7.7%
Banking
6.4%
Telecommunications
6.4%
Other
61.5%
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Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) Alternatives
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SAP SQL Anywhere
SAP SQL Anywhere Alternatives
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Discussions
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) Discussions
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SAP SQL Anywhere
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