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Oracle Database In-Memory vs SingleStore comparison

 

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Embedded Database (2nd), Relational Databases Tools (9th)
SingleStore
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS) (12th), Vector Databases (15th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Databases solutions, they serve different purposes. Oracle Database In-Memory is designed for Embedded Database and holds a mindshare of 10.1%, down 11.1% compared to last year.
SingleStore, on the other hand, focuses on Database as a Service (DBaaS), holds 2.7% mindshare, up 1.1% since last year.
Embedded Database Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Database In-Memory10.1%
SQLite26.6%
Firebird SQL20.5%
Other42.8%
Embedded Database
Database as a Service (DBaaS) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
SingleStore2.7%
Amazon RDS19.1%
MongoDB Atlas14.0%
Other64.2%
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
 

Featured Reviews

Laksiri Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
Faster processing and improved memory operations have enhanced transaction and analytics efficiency
The valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics. It also offers specific memory areas, like in-memory cache, that act as intermediaries between disk and buffer cache. This feature helps organizations handle real-time memory requirements effectively.
Yasin Sarı - PeerSpot reviewer
High-speed data processing, seamless scalability, and excellent high availability making it an optimal choice for those prioritizing performance and efficiency in a database solution
There's a noteworthy consideration when it comes to collecting massive amounts of data. It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks. Attempting to use it for direct extraction, for instance, might lead to memory-related challenges. While MySQL version five might lack extensive SQL capabilities, SingleStore also has its constraints, requiring simpler SQL writing. This becomes evident when seeking advanced functionalities like window functions or JSON functions, where SingleStore doesn't offer an extensive toolkit, necessitating a more straightforward approach to SQL.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"I find the performance features of Oracle Database In-Memory to be most beneficial."
"The most valuable feature is that Database-In-Memory is more consistent and faster than traditional databases as it requires fewer CPUs to process instructions."
"It efficiently handles low-code data and supports read-and-write operations for clustering."
"The product offers high scalability."
"We can integrate it with any data sources as well."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is a suite of features that improves performance for real-time analytics and mixed workloads."
"I like Oracle because it is a backward-compatible solution."
"We find the dashboard and the speed of data processing very valuable in Oracle Database In-Memory."
"The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed."
"The ability to store data in memory is a standout feature, enhanced by robust failover mechanisms."
"The product can automatically reinstall and reconfigure in case of a shutdown."
"MemSQL supports the MySQL protocol, and many functions are similar, so the learning curve is very short."
"The most valuable feature is the ability to create pipelines, streamline and extract data from the pipelines."
"It's a distributed relational database, so it does not have a single server, it has multiple servers. Its architecture itself is fast because it has multiple nodes to distribute the workload and process large amounts of data."
 

Cons

"Oracle should include column store or advanced query optimization so a database can be optimized by enabling analytic queries to run faster."
"The product could benefit from enhancements in its graphical user interface."
"They should lower the price. My customers think that it's too expensive."
"I would like Oracle Database In-Memory to include a data replication feature."
"Oracle Database In-Memory could improve by better supporting generative AI challenges, such as hallucination management."
"It would be good if Oracle could reduce downtime when transferring from non-In-Memory to In-Memory."
"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"We use some partitions in In-Memory. We have a very large table and a low dose. It is very expensive in data to load all of them into In-Memory. It takes up more memory slots in the server, as well as a lot of RAM. We use last partitions on the table. We always need to create a script and make a schedule that can load a last partition in In-Memory. Oracle doesn't have features to do this automatically. I would like them to allow us to load last partitions, as well as other table partitions, in In-Memory. I think a good feature would do that automatically, letting you see a table, load a large partition, and monitor loading memory. It's quite a good feature."
"There should be more pipelines available because I think that if MemSQL can connect to other services, that would be great."
"Poor key distribution can significantly impact performance, requiring a backward approach in design rather than adding tables incrementally."
"It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks."
"Having the ability to migrate servers using a single command would be extremely beneficial."
"We don't get good discounts in Pakistan."
"For new customers, it's very tough to start. Their documentation isn't organized, and there's no online training available. SingleStore is working on it, but that's a major drawback."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing is high."
"The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten."
"I rate the pricing a zero out of ten because Database In-Memory is too costly."
"The platform's licensing cost needs improvement."
"The product is expensive."
"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."
"It's quite costly and it comes with a fixed price."
"Database In-Memory is priced a bit higher than its competitors like Microsoft."
"SingleStore is a bit expensive."
"Using it for analytical purposes can be cost-effective in the long run, especially in terms of infrastructure."
"I would advise users to try the free 128GB version."
"The product's licensing is not expensive. It is comparable."
"They have two main options: cloud installation and bare-metal installation, each with different pricing models."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
8%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
32%
Computer Software Company
12%
Comms Service Provider
6%
University
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Large Enterprise3
 

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 needs improvement with Oracle Database In-Memory?
I currently don't know how Oracle Database In-Memory has benefited my organization. We recently received this query from our high management to use this In-Memory function, so we are currently in p...
What do you like most about SingleStore DB?
The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SingleStore DB?
Using it for analytical purposes can be cost-effective in the long run, especially in terms of infrastructure. While building an on-premise cluster incurs an initial cost for servers with ample RAM...
What needs improvement with SingleStore DB?
There's a noteworthy consideration when it comes to collecting massive amounts of data. It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation...
 

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