Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Couchbase Server
Score 8.6 out of 10
N/A
Couchbase Server is a cloud-native, distributed database that fuses the strengths of relational databases such as SQL and ACID transactions with JSON flexibility and scale that defines NoSQL. It is available as a service in commercial clouds and supports hybrid and private cloud deployments.N/A
SAP HANA Cloud
Score 8.9 out of 10
N/A
SAP 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.
$0.95
per month Capacity Units
Azure SQL Database
Score 8.4 out of 10
N/A
Azure SQL Database is Microsoft's relational database as a service (DBaaS).
$0.50
Per Hour
Pricing
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
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2 vCORE
$0.5044
Per Hour
6 vCORE
$1.5131
Per Hour
10 vCORE
$2.52
Per Hour
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
Free Trial
YesYesNo
Free/Freemium Version
YesNoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
YesNoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalOptionalNo setup fee
Additional DetailsIncludes a one year free trial.
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Community Pulse
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
Considered Multiple Products
Couchbase Server
Chose Couchbase Server
The schema less architecture was our man reason for using couchbase, but the mobile off-line syncing is what really pushed our decision
SAP HANA Cloud
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
We use them in integration as it makes us provide best solutions and products for our clients as we are using the available software in the market.
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Earlier, the cloud-based database of azure was being used, and since it is also a cloud-based database solving all the analytical problems but once using Sap Hana, it seems to be more modern type problem solving and highly secure and highly user-friendly, solving a lot of …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
As SAP HANA is an in-memory database, it can process data swiftly and can provide detailed analysis reports compared to other tools. Another advantage is it supports different data types, so if any application is looking for scalability, performance, security, and risk …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA was selected as it has the capability of handling a large amount of data, big data for a 10000 cr + organization. Wanted something which is dependent, suitable, resolve complex data problems,movements , combining 2 mergers of data into a single one, handled SKU count …
Chose SAP HANA Cloud
Hana queries run way quicker.
Azure SQL Database
Chose Azure SQL Database
The simplicity and great features and good support of Microsoft as well as the more reasonable flexible price than other competitors is one of the important reasons for choosing it.
Features
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
NoSQL Databases
Comparison of NoSQL Databases features of Product A and Product B
Couchbase Server
8.9
96 Ratings
0% above category average
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Azure SQL Database
-
Ratings
Performance8.996 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Availability9.495 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Concurrency8.993 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Security9.093 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Scalability9.494 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Data model flexibility9.094 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Deployment model flexibility8.093 Ratings00 Ratings00 Ratings
Relational Databases
Comparison of Relational Databases features of Product A and Product B
Couchbase Server
-
Ratings
SAP HANA Cloud
7.8
26 Ratings
2% below category average
Azure SQL Database
-
Ratings
ACID compliance00 Ratings8.319 Ratings00 Ratings
Database monitoring00 Ratings7.625 Ratings00 Ratings
Database locking00 Ratings7.921 Ratings00 Ratings
Encryption00 Ratings7.522 Ratings00 Ratings
Disaster recovery00 Ratings8.022 Ratings00 Ratings
Flexible deployment00 Ratings7.424 Ratings00 Ratings
Multiple datatypes00 Ratings7.524 Ratings00 Ratings
Database-as-a-Service
Comparison of Database-as-a-Service features of Product A and Product B
Couchbase Server
-
Ratings
SAP HANA Cloud
-
Ratings
Azure SQL Database
7.4
32 Ratings
14% below category average
Automatic software patching00 Ratings00 Ratings6.530 Ratings
Database scalability00 Ratings00 Ratings7.832 Ratings
Automated backups00 Ratings00 Ratings7.932 Ratings
Database security provisions00 Ratings00 Ratings8.832 Ratings
Monitoring and metrics00 Ratings00 Ratings6.831 Ratings
Automatic host deployment00 Ratings00 Ratings6.327 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
Small Businesses
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloudant
Score 7.4 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 8.0 out of 10
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloudant
Score 7.4 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloudant
Score 7.4 out of 10
InterSystems IRIS
InterSystems IRIS
Score 8.0 out of 10
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloudant
Score 7.4 out of 10
Enterprises
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloudant
Score 7.4 out of 10
SAP IQ
SAP IQ
Score 10.0 out of 10
IBM Cloudant
IBM Cloudant
Score 7.4 out of 10
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User Ratings
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(98 ratings)
9.6
(308 ratings)
8.0
(28 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
2.1
(3 ratings)
10.0
(11 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Usability
8.0
(1 ratings)
9.6
(29 ratings)
9.0
(1 ratings)
Availability
8.0
(1 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Performance
9.3
(94 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
8.5
(5 ratings)
9.1
(251 ratings)
9.0
(5 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(2 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Configurability
-
(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Ease of integration
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Product Scalability
7.0
(52 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
-
(0 ratings)
Vendor post-sale
-
(0 ratings)
4.5
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Vendor pre-sale
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(0 ratings)
3.6
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
Couchbase ServerSAP HANA CloudAzure SQL Database
Likelihood to Recommend
Couchbase
Best suited when edge devices have interrupted internet connection. And Couchbase provides reliable data transfer. If used for attachment Couchbase has a very poor offering. A hard limit of 20 MB is not okay. They have the best conflict resolution but not so great query language on Couchbase lite.
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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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Microsoft
We have found it's a great alternative for making older legacy applications work with online databases instead of only on-premises databases. We've converted over a dozen applications this way, and it has allowed our clients to have a distributed workforce using their applications without incurring the expense of a complete application rewrite.
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Pros
Couchbase
  • Couchbase performance is exceptional both for in-memory and persisted transactions.
  • Handling of node failures and cluster rebalancing (high availability).
  • Enterprise support from Couchbase themselves
  • Good documentation
  • Streaming of bucket (database) level mutations via their Database Change Protocol (DCP).
  • Replication of datasets between native clients and Couchbase buckets
  • Handling of simultaneous writes to the same record with performance penalties
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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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Microsoft
  • Maintenance is always an issue, so using a cloud solution saves a lot of trouble.
  • On premise solutions always suffer from fragmented implementations here and there, where several "dba's" keep track of security and maintenance. With a cloud database it's much easier to keep a central overview.
  • Security options in SQL database are next level... data masking, hiding sensitive data where always neglected on premise, whereas you'll get this automatically in the cloud.
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Cons
Couchbase
  • The N1QL engine performs poorly compared to SQL engines due to the number of interactions needed, so if your use case involves the need for a lot of SQL-like query activity as opposed to the direct fetch of data in the form of a key/value map you may want to consider a RDBMS that has support for json data types so that you can more easily mix the use of relational and non-relational approaches to data access.
  • You have to be careful when using multiple capabilities (e.g. transactions with Sync Gateway) as you will typically run into problems where one technology may not operate correctly in combination with another.
  • There are quality problems with some newly released features, so be careful with being an early adopter unless you really need the capability. We somewhat desperately adopted the use of transactions, but went through multiple bughunt cycles with Couchbase working the kinks out.
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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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Microsoft
  • One needs to be aware that some T-SQL features are simply not available.
  • The programmatic access to server, trace flags, hardware from within Azure SQL Database is taken away (for a good reason).
  • No SQL Agent so your jobs need to be orchestrated differently.
  • The maximum concurrent logins maybe an unexpected problem.
  • Sudden disconnects.
  • The developers and admin must study the capacity and tier usage limits https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-subscription-service-limits otherwise some errors or even transaction aborts never seen before can occur.
  • Only one Latin Collation choice.
  • There is no way to debug T-SQL ( a big drawback in my point of view).
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Likelihood to Renew
Couchbase
I rarely actually use Couchbase Server, I just stay up-to-date with the features that it provides. However, when the need arises for a NoSQL datastore, then I will strongly consider it as an option
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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.
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Microsoft
This is best solution as a DBA one could expect from a service provider and as a cloud service, it removes all your hassles.
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Usability
Couchbase
Couchbase has been quite a usable for our implementation. We had similar experience with our previous "trial" implementation, however it was short lived.
Couchbase has so far exceeded expectation. Our implementation team is more confident than ever before.
When we are Live for more than 6 months, I'm hoping to enhance this rating.
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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.
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Microsoft
The interfaces are intuitive once you are familiar with all the functions. The ability to use different tools to interact with the platform, such as directly via a browser or code editors such as VS Code or Visual Studio is a great option and allows for integrating withn the project and other testing and developing tools.
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Reliability and Availability
Couchbase
No answers on this topic
SAP
so far, we didn't get any outage
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Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Performance
Couchbase
One of Couchbase’s greatest assets is its performance with large datasets. Properly set up with well-sized clusters, it is also highly reliable and scalable. User management could be better though, and security often feels like an afterthought. Couchbase has improved tremendously since we started using it, so I am sure that these issues will be ironed out.
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SAP
so far good
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Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Support Rating
Couchbase
I haven't had many opportunities to request support, I will look forward to better the rating. We have technical development and integration team who reach out directly to TAM at Couchbase.
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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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Microsoft
We give the support a high rating simply because every time we've had issues or questions, representatives were in contact with us quickly. Without fail, our issues/questions were handled in a timely matter. That kind of response is integral when client data integrity and availability is in question. There is also a wealth of documentation for resolving issues on your own.
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Implementation Rating
Couchbase
No answers on this topic
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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Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Alternatives Considered
Couchbase
The Apache Cassandra was one type of product used in our company for a couple of use-cases. The Aerospike is something we [analyzed] not so long time ago as an interesting alternative, due to its performance characteristics. The Oracle Coherence was and is still being used for [the] distributed caching use-case, but it will be replaced eventually by Couchbase. Though each of these products [has] its own strengths and weaknesses, we prefer sticking to Couchbase because of [the] experience we have with this product and because it is cost-effective for our organization.
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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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Microsoft
We moved away from Oracle and NoSQL because we had been so reliant on them for the last 25 years, the pricing was too much and we were looking for a way to cut the cord. Snowflake is just too up in the air, feels like it is soon to be just another line item to add to your Azure subscription. Azure was just priced right, easy to migrate to and plenty of resources to hire to support/maintain it. Very easy to learn, too.
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Contract Terms and Pricing Model
Couchbase
No answers on this topic
SAP
I don't have visibility in licensing
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Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Scalability
Couchbase
So far, the way that we mange and upgrade our clusters has be very smooth. It works like a dream when we use it in concert with AWS and their EC2 machines. Having access to powerful instances along side the Couchbase interface is amazing and allows us to do rebalances or maintenance without a worry
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SAP
Limitation of training deliverable by organization
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Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Professional Services
Couchbase
No answers on this topic
SAP
We are still in process for the first applciaiton
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Microsoft
No answers on this topic
Return on Investment
Couchbase
  • Great performance.
  • Leading Couchbase Lite capabilities for mobile use.
  • Developers' learning curve with replica reads and multi cluster can be long. Needs guidance and nurturing.
  • Cluster maintenance during OS patching, etc. has multiple ways to approach. Operational teams may need some guidance.
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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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Microsoft
  • Perfect for small and medium databases, being very cost effective.
  • As a Platform as a Service, there is no concern about patches, upgrades and end of life.
  • Be aware of security and network capabilities. The service cannot run in the VNET as Azure Virtual Machines do.
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