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Microsoft Azure SQL Database vs Yugabyte Platform comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Microsoft Azure SQL Database
Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
92
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Yugabyte Platform
Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)
13th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2024, in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category, the mindshare of Microsoft Azure SQL Database is 18.2%, down from 19.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Yugabyte Platform is 1.2%, down from 1.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AM
Feb 21, 2023
The SQL connector effectively syncs data to databases
Our company uses the solution for on-premises production and PR. We sync data from the database service to our on-premises SQL server.  The SQL connector effectively syncs data to our database.  The default 1433 port for communication should be customizable because most hacks or attacks are…
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license required to use the solution and it cost $30 to do the installation."
"The license is based on the number of users."
"Offers options for paying the license on a yearly or a monthly basis."
"We have had some issues with the licensing of the solution."
"The solution is expensive."
"I find that they are relatively expensive, especially when compared to AWS, where the prices are notably lower."
"The pricing is flexible and can be adapted based on our requirements but the pricing options are complex especially if we are using a VM."
"When you go with SQL Azure Database, you can create a small database, which is around $4 to $5 per month for development purposes."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Educational Organization
68%
Computer Software Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
4%
Healthcare Company
2%
Financial Services Firm
27%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
10%
Educational Organization
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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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.
What needs improvement with SQL Azure?
The solution’s pricing needs improvement because it is too high.
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