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Oracle Database vs Oracle Java DB comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
286
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Java DB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
27th
Average Rating
8.2
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Database is 14.1%, down from 16.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 0.6%, down from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gnanavel-Chakkarapani - PeerSpot reviewer
Supports a large volume of transactions compared to other databases
The tool's deployment and configuration is difficult. Sometimes, the network DNS settings aren't connected, so we need to check and enable the configuration, which is the difficult part. Maintenance requires a bit of effort. We need to monitor the database performance, check the number of concurrent users on Oracle, and handle any unwanted queries from users. You need at least two people to do it.
Anil-Sinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Able to process all the reporting and processing in the database itself
We have been upgrading and moving to new environments. I was involved in the solution's initial setup. Some things in the setup are very smooth sailing. However, some setups become complicated because what they set up doesn't meet your needs. So, some tweaking is necessary in certain instances. Having a good understanding of the tool really helps. Oracle Java DB is easy to deploy if it's a new setup. Migrating from an old environment to a new environment takes time because you need the old functionality. A first-time deployment of the application is easy. We just did a default setup and started using it. When we have to migrate, there is too much baggage behind that application, especially from the security point of view.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the most valuable aspects of Oracle Database is the maturity of the solution."
"We find technical support to be very responsive. They briefly describe everything on phone and we handle the operations. I'd say we've been more than satisfied with their level of service. They're quite helpful and knowledgeable."
"Scalable and stable database platform. Setting it up was straightforward."
"The solution is extremely stable."
"Its performance is good. It is also stable and scalable."
"It's a very stable solution, especially with the hot backup."
"The most important features of Oracle Database are ease of use and high reliability. I also love the dynamic PL/SQL feature, which I use to generate custom and ad hoc reports."
"The command interface is very user-friendly. The required commands are not complicated and we are able to easily access the root system."
"It's very clever."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."
"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"The solution is stable."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
 

Cons

"The product's price can be lower since it is a bit of an expensive solution."
"The licensing formulation is too complicated."
"There are plenty of options and features in this solution, but they are, somehow, not being used very well. Therefore, training and support should be increased and improved for this solution. They can make people aware of how to make proper use of their server so that people can optimize it because its cost is just too much. They can provide training on the policies and procedures to be used for archiving and all such things. There should be some kind of segregation in licensing. With a full license, all options should be available. There should also be a basic license with limited functionalities. This kind of basic license would be useful for us because we don't use most of the functionalities."
"We believe that the usability could be improved, especially within the data lakehouse. We found content management to be a little bit more simpler within the GUI part."
"The integration could be improved. If you are integrating with other Oracle products, it is fine, however, if your goal is to integrate with third-party products, Oracle isn't as good."
"The previous version was a little clunky."
"Needs educational content that would help the individual to be able to work in a real life situation and scenarios."
"The licensing model is complicated and could be improved."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Its licensing is yearly. It is expensive, and it should be cheaper."
"Pricing for this solution is on the high side. Their licensing policy also needs to be improved."
"The licensing is on a monthly basis. Improvement in pricing would be nice."
"The Oracle license is quite expensive, and we pay on a yearly basis."
"The tool's pricing is high and yearly."
"You buy it when you need it, and then you pay the maintenance. We bought the licenses over 10 years ago. We haven't changed our licenses. We are not buying new licenses, and we are not looking at other devices. So, it is difficult to say whether it is cheap or expensive. There is nothing to compare to."
"The pricing is something that Oracle should work on to make the product more affordable, especially to businesses in third-world countries."
"The license cost of Oracle Database is more expensive, and this could result in some clients moving away from it."
"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
13%
Educational Organization
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

How do you run Oracle Database at your organization and why?
My company has been using Oracle Exadata Database Service for some years now, and we are happy with it. I will allow myself to answer your questions about why and what benefits it provides us with ...
Do you know of any disadvantages of Oracle Database?
Undoubtedly, Oracle Database is a top product in its category. But it does have its disadvantages, and for me and my organization, that has been the limitations of the product. When it comes to Ora...
What is the best use for Oracle Database?
Oracle Database is flexible and can be used for many things. My company's main use case for this product is for storing data. We benefit from its high level of security as well as from the fact tha...
What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?
The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?
We are using the Java side, which is built into the database, and the application is using that portion.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?
I think the solution is moving in the right direction because no architecture supports all sorts of processing. A lot of other portions are getting integrated as new needs come in. With integration...
 

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Oracle 12c, RDBMS
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Sample Customers

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