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Oracle Database In-Memory vs SAP HANA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 29, 2024
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory
Ranking in Embedded Database
3rd
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.3
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HANA
Ranking in Embedded Database
4th
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Data Virtualization (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Embedded Database category, the mindshare of Oracle Database In-Memory is 26.2%, down from 37.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA is 23.6%, down from 29.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Embedded Database
 

Featured Reviews

Duy AnhMai - PeerSpot reviewer
Improved data processing speeds with enhanced security and processing efficiency
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…
Md Ashraful  Islam - PeerSpot reviewer
Powerful in-memory processing capabilities and advanced analytics, enhancing real-time decision-making, but with challenges in reaching SAP for support
Continuous improvement is essential for these systems to stay competitive and relevant in the market. Currently, for support, we rely on local implementers who act as intermediaries. This makes it challenging for me to reach out to SAP directly. If, for instance, I encounter any issues during the ongoing project, expanding it to other companies may pose a challenge without direct access to SAP support.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Normally, every database server uses hard disks. In-Memory has a feature, apart from their database, which is very good. When we start our server, all your data needs loading memory. We can use that. It's a very good feature. I think they added this feature in 2019. We can mount memory in the partition, create partitions in there, and create table space from that spot to share. It's a really good feature. We use it a lot."
"Security is the most valuable feature."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its performance optimization within our hardware environment."
"It efficiently handles low-code data and supports read-and-write operations for clustering."
"The solution is very fast."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is a suite of features that improves performance for real-time analytics and mixed workloads."
"The application development is very user-friendly."
"I like Oracle because it is a backward-compatible solution."
"The most valuable features are the flexibility and the integration with other solutions in data quality."
"The feature I found most valuable in SAP HANA is modeling. I also like that the solution has good integration and you can integrate it with any system, even third-party systems."
"The initial setup is straightforward. It usually takes around eight months but it depends on a customer's requirements. We can spend a month or two customizing."
"This solution is very fast."
"In comparison with other DMS solutions, it offers good performance."
"We have found that the Fiori Apps are particularly good."
"The product's initial setup phase was really easy."
"This is a feature-rich product and I like all of them."
 

Cons

"The query optimization and backup features should be added."
"The solution is quite expensive."
"They should improve the solution's scalability for large databases."
"I would like Oracle Database In-Memory to include a data replication feature."
"The pricing could be improved. It would ideal if it was more reasonable."
"The product could be more economical."
"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"It would be good if Oracle could reduce downtime when transferring from non-In-Memory to In-Memory."
"I would like to see improvement on the feedback from the road-map; it is currently extremely hard to get insight in this area."
"The solution is very expensive, however. The pricing depends on the number of users and many other factors that affect licensing."
"The surface side or Attack dashboard needs improvement because there are some gaps after sales services."
"It is challenging to integrate it with third-party tools."
"I'd just like to see some more improvements done on the training, both on the functional training and technical training sides as a part of the complete solution."
"The product lacks some flexibility in its settings and configurations."
"SAP HANA's long run time to extract data could be improved upon."
"The pricing is expensive."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten."
"The product is expensive."
"It's quite costly and it comes with a fixed price."
"The solution's pricing is high."
"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."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is expensive."
"The platform's licensing cost needs improvement."
"I rate the pricing a zero out of ten because Database In-Memory is too costly."
"SAP HANA is an expensive product."
"The pricing is a bit on the high side."
"The tool has a high price. I rate the solution’s pricing, one on a scale of ten, where one is expensive and ten is cheap."
"SAP HANA is very expensive for small to medium businesses."
"The price is high and could be a bit cheaper."
"Its licensing is expensive for SMEs and large enterprises alike."
"SAP HANA is more expensive than other solutions."
"The pricing for SAP HANA is high. You pay a lot for the license, and you also have to pay for some add-ons."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
8%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Computer Software Company
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Database In-Memory?
We can integrate it with any data sources as well.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database In-Memory?
Oracle Database In-Memory is very expensive. Additionally, there are extra costs for some features.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database In-Memory?
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.
What are the biggest benefits of using SAP HANA?
Based on my work with SAP HANA, the biggest benefit that it can bring to your business is total data management. This product is by SAP - a company that serves almost all needs a client may have co...
Is SAP HANA’s customer and technical support reliable?
We have been using SAP HANA for a fairly short period of time and have only taken advantage of their customer support. So far, we have not had issues that required specialized help from technical s...
Is SAP HANA difficult to set up and start using?
SAP HANA is fairly easy to set up, however, I do not think a complete beginner can do it. You certainly need some preparation - either you need to have experience with similar solutions, or with ot...
 

Also Known As

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SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance, HANA
 

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Sample Customers

Shanghai Customs
Unilever, NHS 24, adidas Group, CHIO Aachen, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited
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