--- description: Get information about Microsoft SQL Server price, usability & features from verified user experiences. Read reviews from Indian business users & discover similar tools. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft SQL Server Price, Features, Reviews & Ratings - Capterra India --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Database Software](/directory/18/database-management/software) > [Microsoft SQL Server](/software/1417/sql-server) # Microsoft SQL Server Canonical: https://www.capterra.in/software/1417/sql-server Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.in/software/1417/sql-server?page=2) > Database and analysis offering for rapidly delivering the next generation of scalable e-commerce \& line-of-business solutions. > > Verdict: Rated **4.6/5** by 1977 users. 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**: $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.in/directory/18/database-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/18/database-management/software) - [Business Intelligence Software](https://www.capterra.in/directory/23/business-intelligence/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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[Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.in/software/1015743/microsoft-access) — 4.4/5 (207 reviews) ## Reviews ### "The most suitable application for working with databases" — 4.0/5 > **Issac** | *4 January 2025* | Automotive | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: All databases stored in sql server can be easily accessed in other systems such as powerbi and excel with your existing account credentials and just by providing database and table names > > **Cons**: The learning curve for complex query is quite high without basic knowledge of SQL language it is quite hard to write queries > > SQL server is a critical tool for retrieving storing and editing databases and tables. The query editor is useful to write custom queries and preview the results ----- ### "Microsoft SQL Server" — 5.0/5 > **madhava** | *8 June 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft SQL Server has an activity monitor that will show any errors. I have been using Microsoft SQL Server for 12 years and I have no complaints. Microsoft SQL Server is great, as long as the user is familiar enough with it > > **Cons**: Difficult licensing process that’s always changing > > SQL Server is not just a database engine; it provides many other services, tools, and applications ----- ### "Best Back end Tool for developer and development" — 5.0/5 > **Ajit** | *28 September 2019* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Best Back-end development tool is SQL server and we use for creating complex database and write number of query and stored procedure. > > **Cons**: No Cons found really is best services from Microsoft and just licencing need as per Microsoft rules. > > SQL Server is part of our daily life and best option for sql. ----- ### "Best database tool in the market" — 5.0/5 > **Suraj** | *29 January 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Microsoft SQl server is widely used too and it makes the support and maintenance better. Also handling queries and maintaining data is easier in the Microsoft SQL server. > > **Cons**: It is a bit slow to handle billions of rows. Also it is not evolved into the vector databases. The UI could be improved. > > Very positive. 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”. 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