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Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Overview ### Who Uses Microsoft SQL Server? Companies of all sizes, looking for database management software ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.6/5** | 1977 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support Software | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Microsoft - **Location**: Redmond, US - **Founded**: 1975 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$13,748.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: SQL Server offers a 180-day free trial for new users, after which the software is available across various pricing tiers Enterprise - $13748 Standard (per core) - $3586 Standard (server) - $899 Standard (CAL) - $209 Developer – Available to users for free Express – Available to users for free Additional cost for subscriptions and add-ons include - SQL Server Enterprise - $5434/year SQL Server Standard - $1418/year Big data node cores - $400/year - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English, French - **Available Countries**: France, Italy, United States ## Features - Ad hoc Reporting - Backup and Recovery - Collaboration Tools - Dashboard Software - Data Connectors - Data Import/Export - Data Replication - Data Synchronization - Data Visualization Software - Multiple Data Sources - Performance Metrics - Predictive Analytics Software - Reporting & Statistics - Search/Filter - Visual Analytics ## Integrations (5 total) - Microsoft Azure - Microsoft Excel - Microsoft Power BI - Microsoft Visual Studio - MySQL ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base Software - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.co.il/directory/18/database-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.co.il/directory/18/database-management/software) - [Business Intelligence (BI) Software](https://www.capterra.co.il/directory/23/business-intelligence/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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Given little bit of changes it is the best tool I used for the databases. It is a very reliable system. ----- ### "Microsoft SQL Server is the databse of choice for no-nonsense, fast, and easy to use SQL enviroments." — 5.0/5 > **Ben** | *28 April 2026* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft SQL Server “MSSQL” has been the most stable and capable database I have ever user. In over 30 years I have never had, seen, or even heard of a MSSQL database corruption. The application is easy to use, fast, consistent, and integrates into everything with no problems. > > **Cons**: The costs for Microsoft SQL Server “MSSQL” can get extreme, but especially when working within K-12 the discounts make it basically free to use. > > I could not say enough good things about Microsoft SQL Server “MSSQL”. It does everything we need and more. ----- ### "Ease of using Microsoft Sql Server" — 3.0/5 > **SREEREKHA** | *3 May 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Convenient to develop a database using sql server > > **Cons**: Integrates with mostly microsoft softwares and tools only > > Good to use to develop databases, triggers, database plans, schenas ----- ### "Several decades with Microsoft SQL Server" — 4.0/5 > **Patric** | *3 July 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The licensing costs are much lower than with Oracle, even though the Oracle database is a bit better in terms of performance. Furthermore, the licensing of the individual Oracle features is a science in itself. Also the rarely used option to run C\# code in the database core is also important to me. > > **Cons**: The installation on linux/unix systems is not so good described (in my opinion). Also i miss a mobile Version (like SQLLite) and i think LocalDB is not an option. > > I use SQL Server for a long time and the capabilities (compared to Oracle) have been massively expanded during this time. I implement many business processes directly in stored procedures/functions with T-SQL or as CLR functions with C\#. I also usually prepare the results of queries within the stored procedures. In doing so, I often pass a string to the procedure that contains a complex structure, which I then break down within the procedure to control the desired outcome. I know this is a dirty way of doing, but for me it works and it is fast\! ----- ### "Tried and true SQL Server that works well with other Microsoft apps." — 5.0/5 > **David** | *4 December 2025* | Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Ease of use with current ERP system (Aptean Made 2 Manage V. 7.51). Works well with MS Report Builder and Power Query within Excel. > > **Cons**: There is a steep learning curve for non-SQL and non-database users. It's a skillset that is not standard, but necessary for any database management. > > Used MS SQL Server with our Aptean Made 2 Manage ERP system as it is part of the software's requirements. A third party contractor assisting us with the ERP installation also assisted with the SQL setup. However, we have managed the SQL server internally for over 15 years. 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