# SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) vs SAP SQL Anywhere Comparison

| | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.1 out of 5 | 4.1 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 37 | 86 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (38.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (41.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $960 license | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.7 (28 reviews) | 8.5 (62 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (29 reviews) | 8.2 (65 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | 8.3 (32 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.8 (13 reviews) | 8.0 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.0 (27 reviews) | 8.6 (59 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.9 (13 reviews) | 8.2 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 7.4 (27 reviews) | 8.1 (63 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### SAP SQL Anywhere

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: SAP SQL Anywhere, Edge Edition, workgroup version (5 names users)

Price: $960 license


[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-sql-anywhere/pricing)

#### Free Trial

No

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Database Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAP SQL Anywhere** | 8.4/10 | 11 |

#### Administration

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Supported Databases** | Not enough data | 8.0 (11 reviews) | 
| **Data Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Logging and Reporting** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Governance

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Compliance** | Not enough data | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 

#### Protection

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Firewall** | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
| **Data Masking** | Not enough data | 8.5 (10 reviews) | 
| **Audits** | Not enough data | 8.0 (10 reviews) | 

### Relational Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)** | 8.4/10 | 24 |
| **SAP SQL Anywhere** | 8.3/10 | 55 |

#### Management 

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Schema** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Query Language** | 8.6 (18 reviews) | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 
| **ACID - Complaint** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 7.5 (20 reviews) | 
| **Data Replication** | 8.3 (18 reviews) | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 

#### Support 

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Text Search** | 8.0 (18 reviews) | 7.6 (21 reviews) | 
| **Data Types** | 8.2 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (21 reviews) | 
| **Languages** | 8.6 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (21 reviews) | 
| **Operating Systems** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Locking** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.3 (20 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | 8.1 (17 reviews) | 8.4 (20 reviews) | 
| **Encryption** | 8.1 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (21 reviews) | 
| **Authentication** | 9.3 (18 reviews) | 8.7 (19 reviews) | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.4 (18 reviews) | 7.8 (22 reviews) | 
| **Data Concurrency** | 8.2 (18 reviews) | 8.2 (22 reviews) | 
| **Workload Management** | 8.7 (18 reviews) | 8.0 (23 reviews) | 
| **Advanced Indexing** | 8.7 (17 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 
| **Query Optimizer** | 8.5 (16 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 

#### Database Features

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Storage** | 8.3 (24 reviews) | 8.7 (48 reviews) | 
| **Availability** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (51 reviews) | 
| **Stability** | 8.5 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (50 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 8.6 (22 reviews) | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 
| **Security** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 8.9 (48 reviews) | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 7.9 (24 reviews) | 8.4 (50 reviews) | 
| **Query Language** | 8.2 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (48 reviews) | 

### Data Security

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)** | N/A | N/A |
| **SAP SQL Anywhere** | N/A | N/A |

#### Compliance

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **At-Risk Analysis** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **DLP Configuration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sensitive Data Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Administration

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Database Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API / integrations** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security 

| Feature | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Multi-Factor Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transport** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Tools** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases)


**Unique to SAP SQL Anywhere (1):** [Database Security Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-security)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE) | SAP SQL Anywhere | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 27.8% | 21.5% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 36.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 38.9% | 41.8% | 

### By Industry

#### SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Computer Software:** 11.1%
- **Banking:** 5.6%
- **Insurance:** 5.6%
- **Accounting:** 2.8%
- **Apparel & Fashion:** 2.8%
- **Automotive:** 2.8%
- **Biotechnology:** 2.8%
- **Building Materials:** 2.8%
- **Computer Networking:** 2.8%
- **Other:** 44.4%

#### SAP SQL Anywhere

- **Accounting:** 8.9%
- **Computer Software:** 8.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.6%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.6%
- **Banking:** 6.3%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 5.1%
- **Automotive:** 3.8%
- **Consumer Services:** 2.5%
- **Financial Services:** 2.5%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.5%
- **Other:** 44.3%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)

- [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2284 reviews)
- [Oracle Database](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-database/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1011 reviews)
- [PostgreSQL](https://www.g2.com/products/postgresql/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (682 reviews)
- [Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (908 reviews)
- [IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-db2/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (682 reviews)
- [MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1677 reviews)
- [Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/teradata-autonomous-knowledge-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (375 reviews)
- [Amazon Aurora](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-aurora/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (457 reviews)
- [Google Cloud SQL](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (366 reviews)
- [SQLite](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (261 reviews)

### Alternatives to SAP SQL Anywhere

- [PostgreSQL](https://www.g2.com/products/postgresql/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (682 reviews)
- [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2284 reviews)
- [MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1677 reviews)
- [Oracle Database](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-database/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1011 reviews)
- [Google Cloud SQL](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (366 reviews)
- [Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (908 reviews)
- [IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-db2/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (682 reviews)
- [Teradata Autonomous Knowledge Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/teradata-autonomous-knowledge-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (375 reviews)
- [Amazon Aurora](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-aurora/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (457 reviews)
- [SQLite](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (261 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise (ASE)

- Title: [What is SAP ASE Backup Server?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sap-ase-backup-server) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "SAP ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) Backup Server is a component of SAP ASE, which is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by SAP. The..."
- Title: [Is SAP ASE same as Sybase?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-sap-ase-same-as-sybase) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Yes, SAP ASE (Adaptive Server Enterprise) is the same as Sybase. SAP ASE is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed and marketed by Sybase,..."
- Title: [What is Sybase Adaptive Server Enterprise?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-sybase-adaptive-server-enterprise) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Relational Database Management System (RDBMS): ASE is built on a relational database model, organizing data into tables with rows and columns. It supports..."

### SAP SQL Anywhere

No discussions available for this product.

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