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We performed a comparison between Citus Data and SAP SQL Anywhere based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Citus Data vs. SAP SQL Anywhere Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"It's very straightforward to implement the solution. It took us two days to set up everything.""Its distributed processing capabilities are a standout feature. It requires minimal changes to get up and running if you already have a system on PostgreSQL. Citus can run in its natural state.""You can use Citus Data to write complex scripts. I like its version upgrades and disaster recovery as well."

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"The auto-backup replication is a perfect feature. That is the feature I liked the most.""It works well in general.""The most valuable features of SAP SQL Anywhere are the ease of use and the user interface is intuitive.""We've found the solution very reliable overall. It's very fast.""SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful."

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Cons
"There are many areas of improvement , especially in terms of DDL query routing. Even though it's masterless, DDL queries need to be sent to the coordinator node. Also, setting up a multi-node environment could be more straightforward.""More features in monitoring and the reporting could make it better.""Citus Data needs to improve its stability. Do not consider this product if you have the budget. It is still developing and has a lot of issues."

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"It is not as secure as it could be.""A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14.""SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA.""We have had some stability issues with SAP SQL Anywhere, but I am not sure if it is an application or network issue. We sometimes have a large amount of data being queried and it cannot handle it.""The interface is not easy in comparison to the SQL Server. It could be more user-friendly."

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  • "Citus Data is an open-source product."
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  • "SQL Anywhere cost us about $400."
  • "SAP SQL Anywhere is affordable."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:You can use Citus Data to write complex scripts. I like its version upgrades and disaster recovery as well.
    Top Answer:Citus Data needs to improve its stability. Do not consider this product if you have the budget. It is still developing and has a lot of issues.
    Top Answer:SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA.
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    Also Known As
    Sybase SQL Anywhere
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    Overview

    Citus is a distributed database that extends PostgreSQL, allowing you to continue using all the powerful Postgres features while still scaling.

    Whether you're running into a ceiling on a single node, or need more performance for real-time analytical queries Citus can help.

    SAP SQL Anywhere enables companies to develop custom mobile and IoT application and rapidly design and deploy embedded database applications. The RDBMS solutions can provide secure, reliable data management and synchronization for thousands of mobile devices, Internet of Things (IoT) systems, and remote environments. They let business users work uninterrupted, even without a network connection.

    Sample Customers
    Cloud Flare, Agari, Mix Rank, Heap
    AOK Bundesverband, Surgutneftegas Open Joint Stock Company, Molson Coors Brewing Company, City of Buenos Aires, ASR Group, Citrix, EarlySense, Usha International Limited, Automotive Resources International, Wªrth Group, Takisada-Osaka Co. Ltd., Coelba, RZD Russian Railways, National Basketball Association, TALLY WEiJL
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Comms Service Provider14%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company9%
    Healthcare Company7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise60%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise52%
    Buyer's Guide
    Citus Data vs. SAP SQL Anywhere
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Citus Data vs. SAP SQL Anywhere and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Citus Data is ranked 18th in Relational Databases Tools with 3 reviews while SAP SQL Anywhere is ranked 20th in Relational Databases Tools with 6 reviews. Citus Data is rated 8.0, while SAP SQL Anywhere is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Citus Data writes "Efficiently handles high-traffic scenarios and compatible with PostgreSQL extensions, offering flexibility in database management". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SQL Anywhere writes "Reliable and able to expand but needs to be more secure". Citus Data is most compared with CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, Amazon Aurora, SQL Server and MySQL, whereas SAP SQL Anywhere is most compared with SQL Server, SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, MySQL, Oracle Database and MariaDB. See our Citus Data vs. SAP SQL Anywhere report.

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