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# Compare Microsoft SQL Server vs Oracle Database

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle Database. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft SQL Server | Oracle Database |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1974 | 471 |
| **Starting Price** | USD 13,748.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Microsoft SQL Server

Companies of all sizes, looking for database management software

### Oracle Database

Oracle Database provides organizations with enterprise-scale database technology stored in the cloud or on premises.  Customers include Kingold, Mestec and Sky Brasil.

## Key features

### Microsoft SQL Server

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Backup and Recovery
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Full Text Search
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting/Analytics

### Oracle Database

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Backup and Recovery
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Encryption
- For NoSQL Databases
- High Volume Processing
- Monitoring
- Multitenancy
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting/Analytics

## Links

- [View Microsoft SQL Server Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/1417/sql-server)
- [View Oracle Database Profile](https://www.capterra.com.au/software/5938/oracle-database)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.com.au/compare/1417/5938/sql-server/vs/oracle-database)

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