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We performed a comparison between Oracle Java DB and SAP SQL Anywhere based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there.""Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier.""The solution is stable.""The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well.""There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable.""The most valuable feature is automation.""It's very clever."

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

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Cons
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js.""The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language.""Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes.""In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high.""The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in.""The solution could be more user-friendly."

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"SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA.""A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14.""The interface is not easy in comparison to the SQL Server. It could be more user-friendly.""It is not as secure as it could be.""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."

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  • "The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
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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:The solution could be more user-friendly. It comes with baggage so it should be simple to use. The PLS QL and the queries are efficient, but there isn't a major difference between the normal Java and… more »
    Top Answer:Our primary use case for this solution is for applications within the bank that are minor applications and web applications developed in house.
    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

    Java DB is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Data is stored and queried via SQL or JDBC. Like other RDBMSs, Java DB can also be accessed through a persistence layer such as JPA, Hibernate, or JDO. Java objects can be stored in the columns of Java DB tables.

    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
    Université Nice Sophia Antipolis
    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
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Educational Organization11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Construction Company9%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise50%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise71%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business35%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise52%
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    Oracle Java DB is ranked 23rd in Relational Databases Tools with 7 reviews while SAP SQL Anywhere is ranked 20th in Relational Databases Tools with 6 reviews. Oracle Java DB is rated 8.2, while SAP SQL Anywhere is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of Oracle Java DB writes "Ability to handle large volumes and data sets but could be more user-friendly". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SQL Anywhere writes "Reliable and able to expand but needs to be more secure". Oracle Java DB is most compared with MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle Database, Apache Derby and SAP HANA, whereas SAP SQL Anywhere is most compared with SQL Server, SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, MySQL, Oracle Database and MariaDB.

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