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Oracle Database In-Memory vs SAP IQ comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
8th
Average Rating
8.8
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Embedded Database (3rd)
SAP IQ
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
24th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Data Warehouse (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Database In-Memory is 1.4%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP IQ is 0.5%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Duy AnhMai - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 12, 2024
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…
Tejas Raj - PeerSpot reviewer
May 14, 2024
Columnar database, so pulling records is easy but there isn't enough documentation for installation
It's used for reporting purposes. We can quickly pull in large volumes of records It's a columnar database, so pulling records is easy. This makes it simple to generate reports and analyze data, such as tracking the growth of records. I've seen very few SAP IQ systems in recent years. So people…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I like Oracle because it is a backward-compatible solution."
"The solution is very fast."
"The product offers high scalability."
"We find the dashboard and the speed of data processing very valuable in Oracle Database In-Memory."
"Security is the most valuable feature."
"The scalability is very good."
"The most valuable aspects of this solution are the fast caching and improved performance to the database"
"The solution's most valuable feature is its performance optimization within our hardware environment."
"The primary benefit of SAP IQ is its ability to limit the expansion of the costly SAP HANA database, which has limited storage capacity. This necessitates a form of data management that involves moving data from SAP HANA to SAP NLS, which is essentially archiving. This allows us to retain access to the data via a link whenever it is required."
"All data is compressed and indexed, allowing for fast execution of transactions."
"The initial setup is easy."
"IQ is a very high-performance and high-transaction database."
"Valuable features for us include the compression, speed, fast response time, and easy object maintenance."
"Columnar storage allows high compression, high load rates and high query performance."
"The product is easy to learn."
"Unbeatable speed and compression with a colummn-structured relational database."
 

Cons

"The solution should move to the new way of writing software code with AI that is intelligent and learns."
"The query optimization and backup features should be added."
"The pricing could be improved. It would ideal if it was more reasonable."
"The product could benefit from enhancements in its graphical user interface."
"They should lower the price. My customers think that it's too expensive."
"The product could be more economical."
"Lacks sufficient integration with other tools."
"Technical support is below our expectations currently. It could be improved."
"The solution works best when combined with other SAP solutions. If the environment has other systems other options might be better."
"Multiplex is very problematic. There are consistency problems in the metadata, meaning it is possible to lose metadata consistency. You should make sure you have healthy backups."
"The room for improvement would be the marketing of the product, because this product is much better than advertised."
"The organization who owns the product does not support it well and appears not to be doing significant development for the future."
"I think the universe should be part of the Sybase IQ tool set."
"The only negative aspect of IQ is the cost, which can be challenging for companies in Peru."
"There is very little documentation available."
"The primary negative aspect is the cost, which can be a challenge due to the economic conditions in Peru."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product 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."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is expensive."
"The solution's pricing is high."
"It's quite costly and it comes with a fixed price."
"The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten."
"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."
"Negotiation is very important."
"The cost of implementation is about $3,000."
"It's not that costly. So, the pricing is cheap."
"Evaluate all options; check to see if you need expensive add-ons."
"Negotiate based on the features required."
"The only costs after standard licensing fees are for add-ons and upgrades."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Government
9%
Financial Services Firm
43%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Government
5%
 

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 do you like most about SAP IQ?
The primary benefit of SAP IQ is its ability to limit the expansion of the costly SAP HANA database, which has limited storage capacity. This necessitates a form of data management that involves mo...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP IQ?
The cost of implementation is about $3,000. However, the cost is not much compared to the performance benefits.
What needs improvement with SAP IQ?
The only negative aspect of IQ is the cost, which can be challenging for companies in Peru.
 

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Sample Customers

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ASR Group, Citrix, State of Indiana, PocketCard Co. Ltd.
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