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Time to Implement

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Return on Investment

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Divyansh T.
DT
Software Engineer
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"High availability modern solution with dynamic scalability and built-in security"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The best thing about Azure SQL DB is its reliability and dynamic scalability. It promises no downtime for databases, so users don't need to worry about maintenance or potential outages. Its resilient architecture and high-performance database engine contribute to a dependable experience. It's easy to implement and integrate with variety of the business applications having multiple tech stacks support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

There are still some features that have not yet been developed, such as limited server agent functionality, and the absence of database mirroring or clustering. It also lacks certain traditional SQL features. Additionally, Windows Authentication is not supported, so you have to rely on Entra ID (with Azure AD). For legacy applications built on proprietary .NET code, support is significantly reduced, and in some cases, almost nonexistent. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

DA
Cloud support leader
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.
"Azure SQL Database: Cloud-Ready, Enterprise-Strong"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

What I like best about Azure SQL Database is how effortless it makes scaling and managing data. I don’t have to worry about patching, backups, or high availability it’s all handled behind the scenes. It lets me focus on building apps, not babysitting infrastructure. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

One thing I’ve found a bit frustrating with Azure SQL Database is the pricing model. It’s flexible, which is great, but sometimes it’s hard to predict costs especially when usage spikes unexpectedly. I’ve had moments where I had to dig through the billing dashboard just to understand what changed. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Robert D.
RD
IT Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Great Cloud solution if you an afford it"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

It is easy to setup, easy to configure, easy to scale up and down. It integrates well with the MS suites and other applications. It is robust and can handle heavy workloads. There is excellent support and it is easy to track costs and usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

There are a lot of different options and getting an upfront idea of costs and what you need to use is not as easy as it could be. Costs can blow out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

RaviShankar S.
RS
Senior Enterprise Cloud Architect
Information Technology and Services
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Scalable & Secured Enterprise ready Cloud Data Platform"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure SQL Database helps global organizations to run their highly available, secured, scalable Applications in Azure Public Cloud as a DBaaS.

Running Azure SQL Databse is easy to maintain in terms running 24/7 Operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

PayG Cost is high. Microsoft downtime in specific scenarios. Needs bit training for the existing DBA support team to understand the Cloud features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rishabh G.
RG
Senior Data Analyst
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy data exploration and management with scalability"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Easy scalability, Low maintanence, wide variety of integrations. Easy to use and implement, Full support from microsoft & communities Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Not as such but table and db managent is a bit diffcult. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Ashoo J.
AJ
Project Manager
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust and Reliable Database Management."
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

The performance has constantly met expectations and the scalability helps in adapting as per requirements. Very easy to implement as we don't need to setup any dedicated hardware. It has got plenty of features including security and automatic backups. The interface is user friendly. The easy integration with other Azure products has simplified the development and tons of documentation as well as community help makes it easy. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

The pay as per usage model makes it difficult to predict and manage costs for new users. Less control over server configurations as compared to local.network reliabilty is required. Learning curve is required for users migrating from local to cloud. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shadab S.
SS
Customer Service
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft Azure Database : Best database management system"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Microsoft Azure Database allows users to connect with variety of third parties, It provides centralize database for easy access to customer data across department Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

Learning Curves for new users, It has very limited customer support in offline mode Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Cost-efficient, highly scalable and compatible with most applications. Best in Market."
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

It is easy to use, highly available, and have strong integration capabilities. Azure Databases are highly available and offer auto backup and disaster recovery. Azure Databases use machine learning to help with performance, reliability, and security. Its fully managed nature eliminates the need for hardware provisioning, patching and backup work.As a long-time user of MS Azure products, our organization has been immensely impressed with Azure SQL DB's remarkable performance, scalability, and ease of management. It has become a critical component of our data infrastructure, supporting various Tier 1 applications Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

The cost structure can be confusing initially and marketing resources don't clarify the cost. This is a overall issue with Azure however since their cost calculators are complex to navigate if we need to onboard a new service. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Prajwal S.
PS
Associate Consultant
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"One of the most convenient platform"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Best in Peers, easily integrate with other platforms like Microsoft power apps, Power Automate or Power BI etc.. also comes with better all in one structured Azure UI to run SQL queries also can do stored procedures Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

On Azure SQL Databse can not edit or export schema like SQL server also to modify or update need to write a query instead in SQL server directly wi get options to perform on columns. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Naimish A.
NA
Back-end Developer
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Azure SQL database performance review"
What do you like best about Azure SQL Database?

Azure Databse have tention-free implementation. With automatic scaling and strong security, it makes database management more easy for businesses. Also customer support is responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Azure SQL Database?

If some businesses needs high perfomance then pricing can be high. Also some advanced SQL server function like database transaction is limited. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

15 months

Average Discount

9%

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