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Microsoft SQL Server

Composite Score
8.7 /10
CX Score
9.1 /10
Microsoft SQL Server
8.7 /10

What is Microsoft SQL Server?

Apply intelligence across all your data with SQL Server 2022. Whether your data is structured or unstructured, query and analyze it using the data platform with industry-leading performance and security. Regardless of where your data is stored, query and analyze it with the data platform known for performance, security, and availability.

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Awards & Recognition

Microsoft SQL Server won the following awards in the Data Integration category

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Microsoft SQL Server Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

89 Likeliness to Recommend

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98 Plan to Renew

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84 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value

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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+90 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love Microsoft SQL Server?

2% Negative
4% Neutral
94% Positive

Pros

  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Helps Innovate

Feature Ratings

Average 80

Administrative Features

83

Data Security

83

Exception Handling and Notifications

81

Batch Integration

81

Real Time Integration

80

Synchronization and Replication

80

Metadata Management

78

Data Quality Profiling and Cleansing

78

Data Virtualization

78

Multi Channel Support

78

API Management and Orchestration

78

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 81

Business Value Created

84

Ease of Implementation

84

Quality of Features

83

Ease of Data Integration

82

Breadth of Features

82

Usability and Intuitiveness

82

Availability and Quality of Training

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Vendor Support

80

Ease of IT Administration

79

Ease of Customization

78

Microsoft SQL Server Reviews

Patrick H.

  • Role: Consultant
  • Industry: Energy
  • Involvement: Business Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Dec 2022

A market standard product performing as expected.

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

As consultant we must be skilled in MS SQL Server because so many clients have chosen it as an enterprise platform.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Ease of use and rich reference documentation provided by Microsoft.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Some odd syntax on occasion where a Microsoft developed, efficient, function would better serve the community.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

This decision is a "best" decision involving performance, economics, and data management strategy. The need to evaluate with an understanding of long term direction and costs is certain.

Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Acts with Integrity
  • Helps Innovate
  • Reliable

Aminat S.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

powerful tool for financial and business data Mana

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Microsoft SQL Server stands out for its seamless integration with the Microsoft ecosystem, especially Excel, Power BI, and Azure—making it ideal for finance and business environments

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favourite aspect of Microsoft SQL Server is its reliability and powerful automation features, especially SQL Server Agent, which lets me schedule and automate complex data workflows. This is invaluable for managing financial data consistently and reducing manual work

What do you dislike most about this product?

I dislike Microsoft SQL Server for its complex licensing and relatively high cost, which can be a barrier for smaller teams or individual users

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

It’s an excellent choice for organizations already invested in the Microsoft ecosystem looking for a scalable and secure database solution.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Pious B.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: IT Development, Integration, and Administration
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Jul 2025

Reliable and Powerful Database with Strong Microso

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates Microsoft SQL Server from other similar products?

Microsoft SQL Server stands out for its strong integration with Microsoft tools, robust security features, scalability, and comprehensive support for both on-premises and cloud deployments.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

Its reliability and seamless integration with other Microsoft products.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Its licensing costs can be high and sometimes complex to manage.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

Plan your licensing carefully, ensure proper training for your team, and leverage Microsoft’s support and integration features.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Performance Enhancing
  • Trustworthy
  • Unique Features

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