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Value at a Glance

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Time to Implement

3 months

Return on Investment

18 months

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Microsoft SQL Server Reviews (2,261)

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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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Student
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Queries are good I like the Ui perfect data show Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Tables are not displayed singly on the screen Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"MS SQL or no SQL at all"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of use

high availability

reliability Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Pretty pricey and gets unaffordable for small bussiness Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

WC
St network engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Easy to use"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Easy to use and not much learning curve required Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Flexibility is limited and further efforts to be required compared with other DB Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting
IA
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"The best database product out there"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Simplicity to use and manage. SSMS is probably the best interface to manage SQL Server. Love it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Generic errors that require so much digging to get to the actual errors. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Public Safety
UP
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"SQL has worked well."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

We have been able to customize reporting with SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

It has been a challenge to find talent that understands SQL at a high level. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Oil & Energy
AO
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good software for small dbs"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

It’s really easy to setup,configure and backup the system.managing the software is really good. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Performance when more users are on the system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Human Resources
AH
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"It is a reliable db with easy to learn scripting language."
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Auto suggestion of tables and easy syntax Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Everytime need to reconnect when opening a new window .Also switching databases does not happen automatically. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Pharmaceuticals
AP
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MS SQL"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Ease of usage

Feature rich

Speed of data retrieval and calculation of large amounts of data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Not much I do not like. I have been using the tool for years now.

We build all of our applications and reporting analysis on this database platform. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Friendly interface and clarity"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

What I like most about Microsoft SQL is its graphical interface; it is very intuitive and very clear, which helps a lot when managing databases. When it comes to making queries, the versatility and efficiency of the manager are appreciated. I am very happy with this database manager; in fact, it is the one I use the most because it is very intuitive, and being able to respond to clients and others is much more manageable. I have used other types of database managers, each with its advantages, but as a personal opinion, I prefer Microsoft SQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

What doesn't quite convince me is its speed; it's somewhat slower than other competitors when it comes to executing queries or trying to break down tasks, but nothing too bothersome. It's not as fast as MySQL can be, but it's much more intuitive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software
UC
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
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"Mysql experiences"
What do you like best about Microsoft SQL Server?

Learnt this during my undergrad and it's one of the easiest databases to implement which can handle complex data relationships Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about Microsoft SQL Server?

Documentation of this software is pretty complex for a new person to understand 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%

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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