Microsoft Azure SQL Database vs Redis comparison

The compared Microsoft and RedisLabs solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #1 in DS , with an average rating of 8.7, and holds a 15.9% mindshare in the category. RedisLabs is ranked #1 in IMDS , with an average rating of 8.8, and holds a 16.0% mindshare. Additionally, 96% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of RedisLabs users who would recommend it.

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

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96% willing to recommend

Redis

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100% willing to recommend

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

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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.

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure SQL Database

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

117

Ranking in other categories

Database as a Service (DBaaS) (1st)

Redis

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

NoSQL Databases (7th), 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 15.9%, down 18.4% compared to last year.
Redis, on the other hand, focuses on In-Memory Data Store Services, holds 16.0% mindshare, down 17.2% since last year.

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

In-Memory Data Store Services

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Charley Hanania

Data Platform Specialist at QS2 AG - Quality Software Solutions

It is very easy to implement, manage, and offers great insights into what is happening inside the engine

Microsoft Azure SQL Database is integrated into other Azure capabilities and has a great foundation being on SQL Server with a long history of security, performance, and usability from a DBA perspective. Once you've set up a server, adding databases is easy. There's a minor challenge with having data in separate databases that you want to connect like we do on premises. I'm looking forward to using some of these new AI-driven functions that have come out around vectorization. Having the data closer to my transactional databases or data makes it easy to augment and enhance the Database and applications I currently use. It's great that Azure SQL now seamlessly integrates with Microsoft Fabric. It's a first-tier service in the cloud that connects to web applications and other databases. The data transformation orchestration capabilities within Database Factory and similar capabilities make it effortless to move that stuff forward.

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Yaseer Arafat

.Net Developer at Freelance

Unmatched Performance and Scalability for Modern Applications

Redis has room for improvement in a few areas. Enhanced tools for managing and monitoring clusters would be beneficial, as would built-in security mechanisms like advanced encryption and granular access controls. Simplifying setup and configuration could make Redis more accessible to new users. Introducing more enterprise-grade features, such as better multi-tenancy support and improved backup and restore capabilities, would also be advantageous. For the next release, it would be great to see enhanced cluster management tools, native multi-region supports for better data redundancy, integrated analytics for deeper insights, AI and ML integration features, and improved developer experience through enhanced SDKs and tools.

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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 is quire more stable than other tools."

"The solution has become easier to use over time and it's also reasonably priced."

"Great auto-scaling and security features."

"Emergency mode is quite useful."

"Valuable features of Microsoft Azure SQL Database include its quick deployment capabilities, the ability to spin up an environment easily, and seamless integration with Microsoft products."

"Microsoft Azure SQL Database has significantly reduced our total cost of ownership by eliminating the need for a dedicated environment to host SQL."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is that our customers do not have to manage the solution."

"The most valuable feature from the infra point of view is you don't have to keep any on-prem infrastructure, it is available all the time whenever you want to access it."

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"Redis acts as an in-memory search tool that improves the speed of operations."

"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 solution is fast, provides good performance, and is not too expensive."

"The online interface is very fast and easy to use."

"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."

"The performance of Redis is very fast."

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

"I use Redis mostly to cache repeated data that is required."

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Cons

"The price is a little higher."

"The solution lacks feedback tools."

"From a security perspective, although their features are decent, they can always be improved upon, updated, and refined to help protect clients better."

"The solution has to scale up its expertise for hosting Oracle."

"Microsoft Azure SQL Database could improve by having better tooling in terms of connecting to other database platforms and better capabilities around programmable interfaces. There should be more fine-tuning on the storage layer. I would like to see T-SQL improvements to automatically translate features from other database platforms for easier migration, as well as some improvements around column store and native capabilities like those in Iceberg and PowerK built into the SQL Server product."

"One area for improvement could be expanding the search queries using vectors or AI inside the database."

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

"It is a little bit expensive for us. They can improve the price. It would also be very helpful if they can offer some free trial."

More Microsoft Azure SQL Database cons

"The tool should improve by increasing its size limits and handling dynamic data better. We use the client ID or associate it with a key for static content. The solution will not be easy for a beginner. Unless you understand SQL data, it will be difficult to understand and use Redis. It also needs to be user-friendly."

"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."

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

"Redis could be improved by introducing a GUI to display key-value pair database information, as it is currently a CLI tool with no visual representation."

"Redis presents a single point of failure and lacks fault tolerance."

"There is a lack of documentation on the scalability of the solution."

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

"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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"When you go with SQL Azure Database, you can create a small database, which is around $4 to $5 per month for development purposes."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"Its price can definitely be lower. It is pretty pricey."

"It's reasonably priced and when you compare it with other products in the cloud environment, it's cheaper."

"I would like it to be cheaper, but comparatively, it is reasonably priced."

"It only has a subscription-based license."

"It is beneficial in terms of cost because you are charged per data unit instead of licensing."

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

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

"Redis is not an overpriced solution."

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

"Redis is an open-source product."

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Educational Organization

72%

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Financial Services Firm

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

22%

Computer Software Company

15%

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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?

The pricing of Microsoft Azure SQL Database is not cheap, affecting user uptake. A gradual reduction in price could improve accessibility and user numbers, making it easier for users to adopt the s...

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What needs improvement with SQL Azure?

Pricing could be improved to make Microsoft Azure SQL Database ( /products/microsoft-azure-sql-database-reviews ) more accessible. A reduction in price might encourage more users and bring more pro...

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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?

There are a few areas where Redis could improve. The pub-sub capabilities could be optimized to handle network sessions better, as there are challenges with maintaining sessions between clients and...

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What is your primary use case for Redis?

We use Redis ( /products/redis-reviews ) for several purposes, including ranking, counting, saving, sharing, caching, and setting time-to-live notifications. These functionalities are employed acro...

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 5% 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.

Microsoft

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.

RedisLabs

Sample Customers

adnymics GmbH, LG CNS, Centrebet, netfabb GmbH, MedPlast, Accelera Solutions, Sochi Organizing Committee, realzeit GmbH

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