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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Amazon SimpleDB

    Score8 out of 10
    N/AAmazon SimpleDB is a non-relational data store and service.

    $0

    per GB allowance

    PostgreSQL

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/APostgreSQL (alternately Postgres) is a free and open source object-relational database system boasting over 30 years of active development, reliability, feature robustness, and performance. It supports SQL and is designed to support various workloads flexibly.N/A

    SAP HANA Cloud

    Score8.9 out of 10
    N/ASAP HANA is an application that uses in-memory database technology to process very large amounts of real-time data from relational databases, both SAP and non-SAP, in a very short time. The in-memory computing engine allows HANA to process data stored in RAM as opposed to reading it from a disk which means that the data can be accessed in real time by the applications using HANA. The product is sold both as an appliance and as a cloud-based software solution.

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    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Editions & Modules
    Machine Utilization
    $0.00 for first 25 hours $0.14 per machine hour over 25 hours
    per GB allowance
    Structured Data Storage
    $0.00 for first GB-month $0.25 per GB-month thereafter
    per GB allowance
    Free Tier
    25 SimpleDB Machine Hours and 1 GB of Storage for free each month
    per GB allowance
    Data Transfer
    All data transfer in is $0.00 per GB
    per GB allowance
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Free Trial
    NoNoYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup feeOptional
    Additional Details——Includes a one year free trial.
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    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Considered Multiple Products
    Amazon AWS
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    SAP
    Chose SAP HANA Cloud
    speed wise its way faster than postgres and integration and UI for doing some db operations are out of box, there is no need of any client tools
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    Chose SAP HANA Cloud
    We were using PostgreSQL prior to SAP HANA. The biggest difference that is noticed from an end-user standpoint is the speed with which database transactions take place. Because of the growing scale of our application, we really needed something faster. PostgreSQL just wasn’t …
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP HANA Cloud
    Better tools and more integrated to BTP solutions.
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP HANA Cloud
    On the BTP stack, SAP HANA Cloud has no alternative which can compete in terms of performance and integration to the overall platform
    Incentivized
    Chose SAP HANA Cloud
    HANA has the best SAP Integration.
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    Key User Insights
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    Delivers good value for the price
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    Happy with the feature set
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    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    93%
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    Features
    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Relational Databases
    Comparison of Relational Databases features of Amazon SimpleDB and PostgreSQL and SAP HANA Cloud
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    PostgreSQL
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    SAP HANA Cloud
    9.0
    53 Ratings
    11% above category average
    ACID compliance00 Ratings00 Ratings9.439 Ratings
    Database monitoring00 Ratings00 Ratings9.251 Ratings
    Database locking00 Ratings00 Ratings9.243 Ratings
    Encryption00 Ratings00 Ratings8.745 Ratings
    Disaster recovery00 Ratings00 Ratings8.843 Ratings
    Flexible deployment00 Ratings00 Ratings8.946 Ratings
    Multiple datatypes00 Ratings00 Ratings8.847 Ratings
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    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Small Businesses
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    MariaDB Platform
    Score9.1 out of 10
    Amazon RDS
    Score8.1 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
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    MySQL
    Score8.5 out of 10
    SingleStore
    Score8.2 out of 10
    Enterprises
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    SQLite
    Score8 out of 10
    SAP IQ
    Score5.4 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    8.3
    (56 ratings)
    9.4
    (364 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    10.0
    (15 ratings)
    Usability
    -
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    8.3
    (9 ratings)
    9.5
    (83 ratings)
    Availability
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Performance
    -
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    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
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    9.3
    (7 ratings)
    8.5
    (253 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
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    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.3
    (3 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
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    7.3
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
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    7.3
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    Product Scalability
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    8.0
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    7.3
    (2 ratings)
    Professional Services
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    7.3
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    Vendor post-sale
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    7.3
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    7.3
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    User Testimonials
    Amazon SimpleDBPostgreSQLSAP HANA Cloud
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Amazon AWS
    Well suited for: Games, Chat rooms, real time software like corporate events, marathons and so. Anytime and anywhere you could use a NoSQL DB you should think of SimpleDB.
    As an arduous AWS user, Amazon SimpleDB easily integrates with EC2 and other AWS module; and if you are not an AWS user, you also have a fantastic tool that will solve the problem for which you are focused.
    Incentivized
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    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    PostgreSQL is best used for structured data, and best when following relational database design principles. I would not use PostgreSQL for large unstructured data such as video, images, sound files, xml documents, web-pages, especially if these files have their own highly variable, internal structure.
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    SAP
    I think if you have a large organization, it's probably the product and the marketplace to go to. We're a large management consulting firm operating in four to seven countries. And generally speaking, I think that's the size and the scope where it scales best. I can't speak to smaller companies, but I can't see smaller companies leveraging the benefits as much as a larger organization can.
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    Pros
    Amazon AWS
    • Flexibility
    • Easy to learn and use
    • AWS integration
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    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    • It works well with external data sources and runs on platforms with stable performance.
    • Clients can rest assured that their personal information will be safe and secure.
    • Many forums discuss setup and usage, and most are free.
    • Adding tooling applications to a computer is unlimited.
    • PostgreSQL runs on many OS platforms and supports ANSI SQL, stored procedures, and triggers.
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    SAP
    • Real-time reporting and analytics on data: because of its in-memory architecture, it is perfect for businesses that need to make quick decisions based on current information.
    • Managing workload with complex data: it can handle a vast range of data types, including relational, documental, geospatial, graph, vector, and time series data.
    • Developing and deploying intelligent data applications: it provides various tools for such applications and can be used for machine learning and artificial intelligence to automate tasks, gain insights from data, and make predictions.
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    Cons
    Amazon AWS
    • Non AWS environments
    • Strict storage limit (but well we have DynamoDB for storage issues)
    Incentivized
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    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    • Clearer indications on what is the query plan, to optimize the query
    • More out of the box, Postgres specific, SQL functions
    • It would be nice to have a more visual aid of the relationship between all tables, but possibly this depend more on the UI used
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    • Requires higher processing power, otherwise it won't fly. How ever computing costs are lower. Incase you are migrating to cloud please do not select the highest config available in that series . Upgrading it later against a reserved instance can cost you dearly with a series change
    • Lack of clarity on licensing is one major challenge
    • Unless S/4 with additional features are enabled mere migration HANA DB is not a rewarding journey. Power is in S/4
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    As a needed software for day to day development activities
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    We would rate our likelihood of renewing at 9/10. SAP HANA Cloud has proven to be a highly reliable and scalable data platform that consistently delivers strong performance. Its seamless integration with our overall SAP landscape, combined with improved analytics and real-time data capabilities, makes it a core part of our long-term technology strategy.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    Postgresql is the best tool out there for relational data so I have to give it a high rating when it comes to analytics, data availability and consistency, so on and so forth. SQL is also a relatively consistent language so when it comes to building new tables and loading data in from the OLTP database, there are enough tools where we can perform ETL on a scalable basis.
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    SAP
    It is very useful solution which provides you speedier data processing, real-time analytics. It helps you manage diverse data types. It also offers you excellent disaster management. It has user friendly interface which helps you navigate system and transactions easily and perform task smoothly.
    Incentivized
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    Reliability and Availability
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    PostgreSQL's availability is top notch. Apart from connection time-out for an idle user, the database is super reliable.
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    SAP
    so far, we didn't get any outage
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    Performance
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    The data queries are relatively quick for a small to medium sized table. With complex joins, and a wide and deep table however, the performance of the query has room for improvement.
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    SAP
    so far good
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    Support Rating
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    There are several companies that you can contract for technical support, like EnterpriseDB or Percona, both first level in expertise and commitment to the software.
    But we do not have contracts with them, we have done all the way from googling to forums, and never have a problem that we cannot resolve or pass around. And for dozens of projects and more than 15 years now.
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    SAP
    However, I am not the right person to answer this as we have another department to handle support and contact the service provider for any support required. Although i will say that they are the quick respondent and knows how to handle querry of the customers and provide quick and better support.
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    Online Training
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    The online training is request based. Had there been recorded videos available online for potential users to benefit from, I could have rated it higher. The online documentation however is very helpful. The online documentation PDF is downloadable and allows users to pace their own learning. With examples and code snippets, the documentation is great starting point.
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    SAP
    No answers on this topic
    Implementation Rating
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    The online documentation of the PostgreSQL product is elaborate and takes users step by step.
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    Professional GIS people are some of the most risk-averse there are, and it's difficult to get them to move to HANA in one step. Start with small projects building to 80% use of HANA spatial over time.
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    Alternatives Considered
    Amazon AWS
    It integrates beautifully with AWS. In some projects we use SimpleDB while we use DynamoDB for others, according to the characteristics of the project. If the infrastructure is AWS, we always think of one of them.
    Incentivized
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    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    Although the competition between the different databases is increasingly aggressive in the sense that they provide many improvements, new functionalities, compatibility with complementary components or environments, in some cases it requires that it be followed within the same family of applications that performs the company that develops it and that is not all bad, but being able to adapt or configure different programs, applications or other environments developed by third parties apart is what gives PostgreSQL a certain advantage and this diversification in the components that can be joined with it, is the reason why it is a great option to choose.
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    SAP
    I have deep knowledge of other disk based DBMSs. They are venerable technology, but the attempts to extend them to current architectures belie the fact they are built on 40 year old technology. There are some good columnar in-memory databases but they lack the completeness of capability present in the HANA platform.
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    Contract Terms and Pricing Model
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    I don't have visibility in licensing
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    Scalability
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    The DB is reliable, scalable, easy to use and resolves most DB needs
    Incentivized
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    SAP
    Limitation of training deliverable by organization
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    Professional Services
    Amazon AWS
    No answers on this topic
    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    No answers on this topic
    SAP
    We are still in process for the first applciaiton
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    Return on Investment
    Amazon AWS
    • Reduced database administration time
    • Reduced data model analysis time
    • Lower cost of resources in projects in general
    Incentivized
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    PostgreSQL Global Development Group
    • Easy to administer so our DevOps team has only ever used minimal time to setup, tune, and maintain.
    • Easy to interface with so our Engineering team has only ever used minimal time to query or modify the database. Getting the data is straightforward, what we do with it is the bigger concern.
    • It's free. You can't beat that.
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    SAP
    • ROI has always been high in terms of the functionality that it offers and the security features it comes with.
    • Managing large volumes of data in real-time is not an easy task, but it does it pretty well with faster data processing.
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