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# Compare Microsoft SQL Server vs InterSystems IRIS

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft SQL Server and InterSystems IRIS. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft SQL Server | InterSystems IRIS |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.7/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 1977 | 41 |
| **Starting Price** | US$13,748.00 | - |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base Software, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training Software** | In Person, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation |

## Best for

### Microsoft SQL Server

Companies of all sizes, looking for database management software

### InterSystems IRIS

InterSystems data management software is in use at hundreds of thousands of production deployments through healthcare, financial services, manufacturing, utilities, retail, supply chain and logistics,

## Key features

### Microsoft SQL Server

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Ad hoc Query
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Backup and Recovery
- Collaboration Tools
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Full Text Search
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Self Service Data Preparation

### InterSystems IRIS

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Backup and Recovery
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Database Conversion
- NOSQL Database Management
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management

## Links

- [View Microsoft SQL Server Profile](https://www.capterra.co.il/software/1417/sql-server)
- [View InterSystems IRIS Profile](https://www.capterra.co.il/software/191676/iris-data-platform)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.il/compare/1417/191676/sql-server/vs/iris-data-platform)

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