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At a Glance
SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019
Star Rating
(82)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (35.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SQL Server 2019
Snowflake
Snowflake
Star Rating
(657)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.7% of reviews)
Information
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.
  • Users report that SQL Server 2019 excels in Data Replication with a score of 9.0, making it a strong choice for businesses that require robust data synchronization across multiple environments. In contrast, Snowflake's data replication capabilities, while solid, scored slightly lower at 8.9, indicating that SQL Server may offer more reliable options for this specific need.
  • Reviewers mention that Snowflake shines in Cloud Deployment, achieving a score of 9.2 compared to SQL Server 2019's 8.2. This suggests that Snowflake is better suited for organizations looking for a seamless cloud experience, particularly in scalability and ease of use in cloud environments.
  • G2 users highlight SQL Server 2019's superior Query Language capabilities, scoring 9.3, which is particularly beneficial for complex data queries. Users on G2 appreciate the flexibility and power of T-SQL, while Snowflake's query language, although effective, scored lower at 8.0, indicating a potential gap in advanced querying features.
  • Users say that SQL Server 2019 offers a more comprehensive Data Management experience with a score of 9.1, particularly in areas like Data Quality and Data Compression. Snowflake, while competitive, scored 8.9 in these areas, suggesting that SQL Server may provide more robust tools for ensuring data integrity and efficiency.
  • Reviewers mention that Snowflake's Data Lake Integration is a standout feature, scoring 8.8, which is crucial for organizations leveraging big data. SQL Server 2019, while capable, scored 8.2, indicating that Snowflake may offer more advanced features for integrating with data lakes.
  • Users report that SQL Server 2019 has a more favorable Multi-User Environment experience, scoring 9.3, which is essential for collaborative work. In contrast, Snowflake's score of 8.6 suggests that while it supports multi-user functionality, it may not be as robust as SQL Server's offerings in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
SQL Server 2019
No pricing available
Snowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
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Free Trial
SQL Server 2019
No trial information available
Snowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
53
9.1
497
Ease of Use
8.9
53
9.0
533
Ease of Setup
8.3
21
8.9
318
Ease of Admin
8.3
18
8.6
202
Quality of Support
8.8
47
8.7
454
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
17
9.0
203
Product Direction (% positive)
9.3
48
9.2
467
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.2
12
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
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 25 FeaturesShow 25 Features
Not enough data
8.6
30
System
Not enough data
9.2
28
Model Development
Not enough data
9.1
27
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.7
27
Model Development
Not enough data
8.7
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.6
27
Not enough data
8.4
27
Not enough data
8.4
26
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.5
27
Not enough data
8.5
24
Deployment
Not enough data
9.1
28
Not enough data
9.0
27
Not enough data
9.3
27
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.4
25
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
13
Not enough data
8.2
12
8.5
36
8.7
201
Data Management
9.1
33
|
Verified
9.0
179
|
Verified
8.8
30
|
Verified
8.9
165
|
Verified
8.9
31
|
Verified
9.1
172
|
Verified
8.4
27
|
Verified
8.3
167
|
Verified
7.8
19
|
Verified
8.2
149
|
Verified
8.4
19
|
Verified
8.8
152
|
Verified
Integration
7.9
20
|
Verified
8.3
139
|
Verified
8.2
25
|
Verified
8.9
167
|
Verified
8.2
21
|
Verified
8.9
158
|
Verified
Deployment
8.8
26
|
Verified
7.8
139
|
Verified
8.2
29
|
Verified
9.3
171
|
Verified
Performance
8.8
31
|
Verified
9.3
174
|
Verified
Security
8.5
31
|
Verified
8.9
164
|
Verified
9.0
27
|
Verified
9.1
175
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.0
79
Not enough data
8.1
80
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.2
98
Management
Not enough data
8.9
83
Not enough data
9.2
83
Not enough data
9.5
88
Not enough data
9.0
86
Not enough data
9.1
87
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
85
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
9.3
85
Security
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
9.2
87
Not enough data
9.2
51
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
Not enough data
9.2
26
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
25
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
24
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.0
114
Database
Not enough data
8.9
97
Not enough data
9.3
100
Not enough data
9.3
94
Integrations
Not enough data
8.6
76
Not enough data
8.7
81
Platform
Not enough data
9.1
91
Not enough data
9.0
97
Not enough data
8.7
81
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
95
Not enough data
9.1
94
Not enough data
9.0
91
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.4
86
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
83
Not enough data
9.2
79
Not enough data
8.9
75
Not enough data
8.8
80
Not enough data
8.7
77
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
SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019
Snowflake
Snowflake
SQL Server 2019 and Snowflake are categorized as Data Warehouse
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
31.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
35.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.9%
Snowflake
Snowflake
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
42.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
44.7%
Reviewers' Industry
SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019
Computer Software
28.6%
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Banking
6.5%
Financial Services
5.2%
Insurance
3.9%
Other
37.7%
Snowflake
Snowflake
Information Technology and Services
13.7%
Computer Software
13.0%
Financial Services
10.5%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
3.8%
Other
54.3%
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SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019 Alternatives
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Snowflake
Snowflake Alternatives
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Discussions
SQL Server 2019
SQL Server 2019 Discussions
What is SQL Server 2019 used for?
1 Comment
Abid Hussain A.
AA
SQL Server 2019 is a popular relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by Microsoft. It is primarily used for managing and storing data in a...Read more
Monty the Mongoose crying
SQL Server 2019 has no more discussions with answers
Snowflake
Snowflake Discussions
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 Comments
Veera T.
VT
Please go through this link: https://docs.snowflake.com/en/user-guide/streams You might get a pertinent response from it. Please click on this link...Read more
which is best snowflake or My sql
2 Comments
Lee H.
LH
Depends on your needs. MySQL is open source/free. It or Postgres (another open source db) is good for pretty much any normal need. You can install on...Read more
Snowflake - how to connect to Snowflake using NodeJS
2 Comments
David W.
DW
Does this help? https://www.ameexusa.com/blogs/connecting-node-js-snowflakeRead more