--- description: Get detailed information about Microsoft SQL Server and how it can help you meet your business needs. Learn more about Microsoft SQL Server price, benefits, and disadvantages for businesses in Singapore. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/capterra/og_logo-e5a8c001ed0bd1bb922639230fcea71a.png?auto=format%2Cenhance%2Ccompress title: Microsoft SQL Server Pricing, Cost & Reviews - Capterra Singapore 2026 --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Database Software](/directory/18/database-management/software) > [Microsoft SQL Server](/software/1417/sql-server) # Microsoft SQL Server Canonical: https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1417/sql-server Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.sg/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 1974 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** | 1974 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 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**: US$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 - Data Connectors - Data Import/Export - Data Replication - Data Synchronization - Data Visualization - Multiple Data Sources - Performance Metrics - Predictive Analytics - 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 - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.com.sg/directory/18/database-management/software) ## Related Categories - [Database Software](https://www.capterra.com.sg/directory/18/database-management/software) - [Business Intelligence Tools](https://www.capterra.com.sg/directory/23/business-intelligence/software) ## Alternatives 1. [MySQL](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/11482/mysql) — 4.6/5 (2094 reviews) 2. [Google Cloud](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/170983/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2262 reviews) 3. [MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/127374/mongodb) — 4.7/5 (468 reviews) 4. [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/146652/airtable) — 4.6/5 (2222 reviews) 5. [Microsoft Access](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1015743/microsoft-access) — 4.4/5 (205 reviews) ## Reviews ### "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. ----- ### "Several decades with Microsoft SQL Server" — 4.0/5 > **Patric** | *3 July 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: The licensing costs are much lower than with Oracle, even though the Oracle database is a bit better in terms of performance. Furthermore, the licensing of the individual Oracle features is a science in itself. Also the rarely used option to run C\# code in the database core is also important to me. > > **Cons**: The installation on linux/unix systems is not so good described (in my opinion). Also i miss a mobile Version (like SQLLite) and i think LocalDB is not an option. > > I use SQL Server for a long time and the capabilities (compared to Oracle) have been massively expanded during this time. I implement many business processes directly in stored procedures/functions with T-SQL or as CLR functions with C\#. I also usually prepare the results of queries within the stored procedures. In doing so, I often pass a string to the procedure that contains a complex structure, which I then break down within the procedure to control the desired outcome. I know this is a dirty way of doing, but for me it works and it is fast\! ----- ### "Overall good experience" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *14 February 2026* | Health, Wellness & Fitness | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: Great choice for relational database management system. My first choice when learning database management server deployment. > > **Cons**: Only minor cons such as learning curve for new to SQL Server Databases. May require significant time investment. User interface could use a little bit of improvment. > > Overall good product with only minor cons of time required to learn for beginners and and some improvements to UI would be good. ----- ### "Ease of using Microsoft Sql Server" — 3.0/5 > **SREEREKHA** | *3 May 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 6.0/10 > > **Pros**: Convenient to develop a database using sql server > > **Cons**: Integrates with mostly microsoft softwares and tools only > > Good to use to develop databases, triggers, database plans, schenas ----- ### ""A Robust and Scalable Database Solution for Enterprise Data Management"" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *3 February 2026* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: "Excellent performance with large datasets and highly reliable security features. I particularly like the seamless integration with other Microsoft tools and the robust SQL Server Management Studio (SSMS) for database administration." > > **Cons**: "The licensing costs can be quite high for smaller businesses. Additionally, it requires significant system resources to run smoothly compared to some lightweight alternatives." > > "My experience with Microsoft SQL Server has been very positive, especially for building and managing complex data architectures. It is a powerful, enterprise-grade RDBMS that offers high stability, advanced query optimization, and excellent data security features for professional workflows." ----- Page: 1 / 80\ Next: [Next page](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1417/sql-server?page=2) ## Links - [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.com.sg/software/1417/sql-server) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | de-AT | | | de-CH | | | en | | | en-AE | | | en-AU | | | en-CA | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-IL | | | en-IN | | | en-NZ | | | en-SG | | | en-ZA | | | es | | | es-AR | | | es-CL | | | es-CO | | | es-CR | | | es-DO | | | es-EC | | | es-MX | | | es-PA | | | es-PE | | | fr | | | fr-BE | | | fr-CA | | | fr-LU | | | it | | | ja | | | nl | | | nl-BE | | | pt | | | pt-PT | | ----- ## Structured Data