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Vendor: SingleStore
4.4 out of 5
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PROS

SingleStore supports the MySQL protocol with similar functions, making it easy to learn.
The ability to create pipelines to streamline and extract data is highly valued.
SingleStore can automatically reinstall and reconfigure itself in case of a shutdown.
The distributed architecture of SingleStore allows for fast processing as it distributes workload across multiple nodes.
It features in-memory data storage enhanced by robust failover mechanisms.

CONS

More pipelines should be available to allow connectivity with other services.
Having a single command for server migration would be highly beneficial.
Discounts are not favorable in Pakistan.
Performance can be significantly impacted by poor key distribution.
Documentation is disorganized, and there is no online training available, making it difficult for new customers.
 

SingleStore Pros review quotes

RP
Jan 2, 2024
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.
MA
Oct 23, 2020
MemSQL supports the MySQL protocol, and many functions are similar, so the learning curve is very short.
VK
Dec 14, 2023
The ability to store data in memory is a standout feature, enhanced by robust failover mechanisms.
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Hitesh Kunchakuri - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 18, 2023
The product's initial setup phase was pretty straightforward, with no complex processes.
Yasin Sarı - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2023
The paramount advantage is the exceptional speed.
Ishtiaque Ali - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2023
The most valuable feature is the ability to create pipelines, streamline and extract data from the pipelines.
Khawaja Shoaib Hamid - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
The product can automatically reinstall and reconfigure in case of a shutdown.
 

SingleStore Cons review quotes

RP
Jan 2, 2024
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.
MA
Oct 23, 2020
There should be more pipelines available because I think that if MemSQL can connect to other services, that would be great.
VK
Dec 14, 2023
Poor key distribution can significantly impact performance, requiring a backward approach in design rather than adding tables incrementally.
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Hitesh Kunchakuri - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 18, 2023
The product can be developed further to provide more appropriate output to users as it is one of the areas where there are shortcomings.
Yasin Sarı - PeerSpot reviewer
Dec 7, 2023
It is not the optimal choice for direct data collection through queries, and it's more suited for aggregation tasks.
Ishtiaque Ali - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 15, 2023
Having the ability to migrate servers using a single command would be extremely beneficial.
Khawaja Shoaib Hamid - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 26, 2023
We don't get good discounts in Pakistan.