Oracle Database In-Memory Reviews

Name: Oracle Database In-Memory
Brand: Oracle
Rating: 4.4 (30 reviews)

Vendor: Oracle

4.4 out of 5

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What is Oracle Database In-Memory?

Oracle Database In-Memory transparently accelerates analytics by orders of magnitude while simultaneously speeding up mixed-workload OLTP. With Oracle Database In-Memory, users get immediate answers to business questions that previously took hours.

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Oracle Database In-Memory is the #3 ranked solution in Top Embedded Database Systems and #9 ranked solution in top Relational Databases. PeerSpot users give Oracle Database In-Memory an average rating of 8.8 out of 10. Oracle Database In-Memory is most commonly compared to SAP HANA: Oracle Database In-Memory vs SAP HANA. Oracle Database In-Memory is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 71% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 19% of all views.

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Md Al-Amin

Senior System Analyst at Thakral

Firstly, a user should prepare the operating system for installation, and then we have to copy the software to install the product. When dealing with scenarios related to Oracle Real Application Clusters, users need to add nodes and storage. The setup process is a little bit complex compared to DB2. The setup process of Oracle Database In-Memory takes around five to six hours to install Oracle Real Application Clusters, if everything is okay, apart from which the other processes will take a day. The solution is deployed on an on-premises model. The cloud-based solution is available for testing and development, and it need not be installed in your environment. A user just needs to do a few clicks and select the database, after which it automatically gets installed in the cloud. Only in the on-premises version of the product, there is a need to do some work in the tool.

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Duy AnhMai

Product Owner at Heineken

We use Oracle Database In-Memory to deploy applications for commercial purposes, store data securely, and ensure efficient data processing Oracle Database In-Memory has improved data storage and processing efficiency, which is crucial for handling large amounts of data in our products and…

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Jelena Bandic

Database Administrator at a government with 10,001+ employees

The primary purpose of Oracle Database In-Memory is to optimize database performance. It accelerates query processing, which in turn speeds up operations and streamlines workflow, and ultimately enhancing productivity The automated aspect of this solution is highly valuable, and its current…

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Oracle Database In-Memory mindshare

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As of March 2025, the mindshare of Oracle Database In-Memory in the Embedded Database category stands at 7.8%, down from 16.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Comparison	Oracle Database In-Memory vs SAP HANA	Mar 4, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
SAP HANA	4.1	8.0%	92%	84 interviews Add to research
IBM Informix	4.3	1.2%	85%	16 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

"I find the performance features of Oracle Database In-Memory to be most beneficial."
"We find the dashboard and the speed of data processing very valuable in Oracle Database In-Memory."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its performance optimization within our hardware environment."

Room for Improvement

Oracle Database In-Memory could enhance its Decision Support System, improve usability, analytics capabilities, and scalability for large databases. Users suggest making it more economical, reducing migration difficulties, and integrating more AI functionalities. The in-memory index should be configurable, and there is a need for automatic loading of table partitions. Users express a desire for improved technical support, an enhanced dashboard, and a more intuitive installation process. Additionally, Oracle is encouraged to consider lower pricing.

"The dashboard requires some refreshment or configuration improvements."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is more expensive than Azure, and the support from the Oracle team is not very good, especially since they do not have a support team in our region."
"The product could benefit from enhancements in its graphical user interface."

ROI

Oracle Database In-Memory offers an immediate return on investment when additional interfaces and DB servers can be avoided. Businesses highlight an 80% ROI, praising it as excellent. While some mention ongoing support costs affecting returns after over a decade, they still acknowledge its strong ROI from both a business and performance standpoint.

Pricing

Oracle Database In-Memory is generally regarded as expensive by organizations, particularly those without a ULA agreement. While some find the pricing reasonable, others highlight the high costs compared to competitors like Microsoft, and point out potential extra charges for specific features. Many users mention the necessity for experienced engineers during setup, though setup costs are minimal. Enterprise editions include in-memory features, but overall, licensing and ongoing costs are significant considerations for enterprises.

"The platform's licensing cost needs improvement."
"There is a need to make a yearly payment towards the licensing costs, after which there is any to pay towards the support cost attached to the solution."
"The product is expensive."

Stability

Users find Oracle Database In-Memory highly stable, rating it often at eight or nine out of ten. Many note it performs well for high-transaction and low-latency systems, though some bugs exist. Issues are usually manageable with patches or support. Maintenance is necessary on-premise, particularly upgrading and patching. A stable platform, it remains adaptable with support likened to investment levels. Stability ratings highlight its reliability, scoring nine out of ten frequently.

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Oracle Database In-Memory delivers leading-edge in-memory performance without the need to restrict functionality, or accept compromises, complexity and risk. Deploying Oracle Database In-Memory with any existing Oracle Database compatible application is as easy as flipping a switch - no application changes are required. Oracle Database In-Memory is fully integrated with the Oracle Database’s renowned scale-up, scale-out, storage tiering, availability, and security technologies making it the most industrialstrength offering on the market.

The ability to easily perform real-time data analysis together with real-time transaction processing on all existing applications enables organizations to transform into Real-Time Enterprises that quickly make data-driven decisions, respond instantly to customer demands, and continuously optimize all key processes.

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