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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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2,261 reviews

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Users consistently praise Microsoft SQL Server for its reliability and ease of use, making it a preferred choice for managing large datasets and integrating with other Microsoft tools. The intuitive interface and robust performance help streamline data management tasks, although some users note that licensing costs can be high, particularly for smaller organizations.

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Renewables & Environment
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"God father of data base"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It can be integrated with Microsoft products, which makes it very useful. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

SQL Server is primarily integrated with other Microsoft products, which can be limiting if you need to work with tools outside the Microsoft ecosystem. Additionally, using it effectively often requires more training and skill. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SR
Senior Consultant
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server 2022 Review"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It is one of the best databases which can be easily implemented on Windows platform and in terms of other competitors databases, it is least priced with all requried feautures available. It is easily integrated to most of the compatible applications. It is one of the best databases for daily usage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

There is nothing to dislike about the product apart from the which lack in autonomous features. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akshat S.
AS
Credit Manager
Financial Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"9/10 recommended Sql for financial services"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

One of the most amazing features of Microsoft SQL Server without any doubt is its enterprise-grade security and compliance features.​ For us at Sabkaloan.com, keeping customers' financial data safe is not only a nice-to-have feature; it is our legal and moral responsibility. Microsoft SQL Server offers a set of tools which ensure our peace of mind. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

On the one hand, Microsoft SQL Server is a great tool. However, my primary dislike for it is one simple but very influential business-related factor: the cost and complexity. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
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Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"SQL Server is great. Gets the job done, doesn't crash, and has been completely reliable for us"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like the easy to understand user interface. Database hierarchy on the left, and any scripting or other windows on the right. It's easy to code stored procedures, see the layout of databases, and other information at my fingertips. I use it all the time in conjunction with SQL Management Studio. It was superbly easy to set up and use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I've never been a fan of the intricacies of database security - I leave that for the database administrators. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

GB
Analysis Master Trainer
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Widely used for its robust features, scalability, and integration with the Microsoft ecosystem."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Security: SQL Server offers comprehensive security features, including encryption, row-level security, dynamic data masking, and integration with Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure Active Directory), ensuring data protection from unauthorized access. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Cost and Licensing Complexity: SQL Server can be expensive, particularly for large-scale deployments or those requiring advanced features. The licensing models can also be intricate and challenging to navigate, leading to higher total cost of ownership compared to open-source alternatives. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Miguel F.
MF
Tech Lead - .NET Software Architect & Cloud Solutions Architect
Computer Software
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server, more than a RDBMS"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The capabilities to manage not only relational data, but documents like XML or JSON. Great for DR, with nice RTO and RPO. Awesome for replication like read replicas with log shipping. Flexible for user administration and robust permission sets. Great integration with OS, Windows, obviously. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I only dislike the prices and the integration with Linux, no capabilities to execute commands. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

JR
SQL Server Developer
Computer & Network Security
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
""It's robustness and scalability to handle all kinds of data as a true master of data management""
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Its robustness to handle all kind of data for effective storage and presentations in form of analytics. I like it for automated backup and restoration. Have nicest menus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It a heavy taking a lot of computer space and resources for which old machines can be frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rajan S.
RS
Product Support Analyst II
Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Reliable, High-Performance Data Management with Seamless Integration"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

I like Microsoft SQL Server for its reliability, strong performance, easy integration with other Microsoft tools, and powerful features for managing and analyzing data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

At times, it can feel a bit heavy, and the licensing costs may be quite high, particularly for smaller teams or projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pranay Kumar M.
PM
Business Intelligence Analyst
Information Technology and Services
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"I regularly use this database for integration with Power BI and storing the data"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

The user-friendly, GUI, dedicated SQL dialect for more advanced queries. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

To see the output, we have to select the entire query and click execute. The syntax is not straight forward like MySQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sergio C.
SC
I.T. Officer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Microsoft SQL Server is more than a user-friendly and easy-to-manage relational database."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It seamlessly integrates with my ASP.NET and PHP applications, making it my preferred choice for development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

I don't like that it takes a long time to load. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pricing Insights

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

Average Discount

14%

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