Microsoft Azure SQL Database vs Redis comparison

The compared Microsoft and RedisLabs solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #2 in DS , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 17.5% mindshare in the category. RedisLabs is ranked #1 in IMDS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 10.6% mindshare. Additionally, 95% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RedisLabs users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

Read 92 Microsoft Azure SQL Database reviews

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95% willing to recommend

Redis

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1,214 Comparison Views

100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Microsoft Azure SQL Database and Redis based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Database as a Service (DBaaS) solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Microsoft Azure SQL Database vs. Redis Report (Updated: July 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (2nd)

Redis

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (8th), In-Memory Data Store Services (1st), Vector Databases (4th)

Mindshare comparison

Microsoft Azure SQL Database and Redis aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Microsoft Azure SQL Database is designed for Database as a Service (DBaaS) and holds a mindshare of 17.5%, down 19.0% compared to last year.
Redis, on the other hand, focuses on In-Memory Data Store Services, holds 10.6% mindshare, down 15.8% since last year.

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

In-Memory Data Store Services

Featured Reviews

DineshKumar27

Solution architect at Rackspace

Mar 21, 2024

Offers high-availability features with different price points and licensing models for users

There are certain shortcomings when it comes to the stability of the product, especially if I consider the fact that there can always be some bug-related issues in the tool. The aforementioned area can be considered for improvement in the product. I am sure that the tool does all sorts of quality checks before releasing the product in the market, but there are thousands of different environments today where users use the solution for their own purposes and customize it to fit their business requirements. In some cases, there may be some bugs that users need to fix, and many of them might even fix it as well. As SQL Azure is available as a cloud-based tool, it helps to maintain uniformity in the environment, so the number of issues is reduced significantly.

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Chethan Rao S

Software Engineer at Medflix

Apr 17, 2024

Performs much better than traditional databases, integrates well and lot of learning resources available

It improved the performance. For example, data structures like hashmaps in Redis make it a very fast database – much faster than traditional SQL databases. It can perform at significantly higher speeds. Latencies are very low. Our primary focus wasn't on saving money but on improving performance for that specific feature. So, performance has been the key improvement. Every calculation happened in real time. It improved the performance 10X. In our company, we have limited resources, so we can't manage the database ourselves. We use services from Azure for that. So, Redis integrates well with those services. We use Azure Cache for Redis.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The solution effectively handles storing and maintaining information in databases."

"The data availability and speed are impressive, especially compared to legacy systems. The loading speeds are much faster on Azure SQL."

"The ease of provisioning and administration is most valuable."

"It's easy to use and maintain. If we look at the development of the maintenance team, we are not directly responsible for any infrastructure issues. We have too many positive sides to that. No maintenance, easy to use, and we'll know the limits very well."

"The most valuable aspects of this solution are the integration with the darknet stack especially Microsoft, table groups, supports major capability requirements, and SQL always-on feature."

"The solution is efficient and easy to use."

"Great auto-scaling and security features."

"The solution is quire more stable than other tools."

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"Redis is good for distributed caching management."

"The product offers fast access to my database."

"The solution's technical support team is good...The solution's initial setup process was straightforward."

"The best thing about Redis is its ability to handle large amounts of data without frequently hitting the database. You can store data in temporary memory, especially for high-volume data."

"The most valuable features of Redis are its ease of use and speed. It does not have access to the disc and it is fast."

"I find Redis valuable primarily for its caching capabilities, particularly in handling cache requests effectively. Its simplicity in managing key-value pairs for caching is one of its strengths, making it a preferred choice over more complex databases like MongoDB for specific use cases. However, I haven't explored Redis extensively for managing complex data structures beyond caching, as MongoDB might be more suitable for such scenarios."

"Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you use Redis efficiently."

"Redis is a simple, powerful, and fast solution."

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Cons

"Lack of flexibility for developers in terms of performance assistance."

"There is probably more functionality in our on-prem SQL Server than SQL Azure."

"The only problem we have with Azure is regarding the price."

"I want the pricing to be improved."

"The pricing plans when using multiple Microsoft solutions are complex and have room for improvement."

"I would like to see the cloud connectivity environment improved."

"Some issues with scalability."

"The solution requires familiarity with its language so can be tricky."

More Microsoft Azure SQL Database cons

"The development of clusters could improve. Additionally, it would be helpful if it was integrated with Amazon AWS or Google Cloud."

"The initial setup took some time as our technical team needed to familiarize themselves with Redis."

"Redis should have an option to operate without Docker on a local PC."

"In future releases, I would like Redis to provide its users with an option like schema validation. Currently, the solution lacks to offer such functionality."

"There are some features from MongoDB that I would like to see included in Redis to enhance its overall efficiency, such as the ability to perform remote behaviour. MongoDB is more efficient in handling updates than deletions and is quicker in processing updates, but it can be slower regarding deletions. This can sometimes pose a challenge, especially when dealing with large datasets or frequent data manipulations that involve deletions. In such cases, I often rewrite columns or update values instead of directly deleting data, as it can be more efficient."

"Sometimes, we use Redis as a cluster, and the clusters can sometimes suffer some issues and bring some downtime to your application."

"If we use a lot of data, it will eventually cost us a lot."

"The solution's pricing for a local installation is very expensive."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"We have had some issues with the licensing of the solution."

"Microsoft services are costly, which is the only problem we face. So, pricing is an area of improvement."

"It is quite expensive. I would definitely recommend not using the pay-as-you-go model because this will just mean all your money will go to Microsoft. So, really make sure to control resource usage as much as possible."

"There is a license required to use the solution and it cost $30 to do the installation."

"I'm not sure what the exact price is, but it's a moderate amount. It's not too expensive."

"We pay less than $1000 monthly in licensing fees. There are no additional costs."

"The solution is moderately expensive."

"It is expensive for us. We are looking for something less expensive and thinking of migrating the whole system."

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"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

"Redis is an open-source product."

"We saw an ROI. It made the processing of our transactions faster."

"Redis is an open-source solution. There are not any hidden fees."

"The tool is open-source. There are no additional costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Educational Organization

70%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

Healthcare Company

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

16%

Educational Organization

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about SQL Azure?

The automated scalability feature of SQL Azure has proven to be highly beneficial, particularly when deployed in the cloud.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SQL Azure?

SQL Azure is an expensive solution.

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What needs improvement with SQL Azure?

The solution’s pricing needs improvement because it is too high.

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What do you like most about Redis?

Redis is better tested and is used by large companies. I haven't found a direct alternative to what Redis offers. Plus, there are a lot of support and learning resources available, which help you u...

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What needs improvement with Redis?

Redis could improve its efficiency in handling locally stored data, not just Amazon Cloud or Google Cloud. It would be helpful if Redis could provide a one-stop solution for all data varieties, whi...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

I used Redis for a one-time implementation while working on a college project. I implemented it locally on a machine and used it for a vector search.

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Compared 41% of the time

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Compared 29% of the time

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Compared 17% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 7% of the time

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Compared 6% of the time

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Overview

Microsoft Azure SQL Database is a relational database-as-a-service that delivers predictable performance, scalability, business continuity, data protection, and near-zero administration to cloud developers and solution architects. This is the deep technical library for Azure SQL Database.

Redis is a high-performance, scalable, and easy-to-use caching solution that improves application performance. It is also used for session management, real-time analytics, and as a message broker.

Redis's valuable features include its ability to handle large amounts of data quickly, its simplicity and straightforward setup process, and its support for various data structures, providing flexibility for different use cases.

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