Microsoft SQL Server Pricing Plan & Cost Guide

SQL Server is a relational database management system (RDMS) designed to help businesses of all sizes analyze structured or unstructured data across various data environments including Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, MySQL, and more.

Microsoft SQL Server

Enterprise

Standard - Per Core

Standard - Server

Standard - CAL

I was able to create and manage relational databases efficiently and securely. It was also able to perform data analysis and visualizations with ease, thanks to integration with other Microsoft products. 

Powerfull and flexible tool for data management

Microsoft hight the world technology 

Overall SQL Server is a modern product from Microsoft that offers many features. My daily working process is linked with it. And i strongly recommend this product.

Software that will help almost all kind of business.

Great relational database engine that we've used for years, pairs very well with .NET development and Microsoft shop.

The gold standard in relational database engines for many years

I've used SQL server since version 7, which is more than 20 years ago, and still use it every day (Although, not version 7!)

The best Database to use with Windows-Native applications

I have work on sql db for more than 11 yrs  and trust me it has never let me down . Microsoft provides the online documentation for most of the topics 

SQL review 

Overall, i enjoy my business and experience.

Great Product

the overall experience has been positive. with 100% uptime.

SQL -Industry leading Data Storage

What I liked the most is that Microsoft SQL server offers a "free specialized edition" which I used to test what they actually offered and how good it was.

Microsoft SQL Server depending on what you need

Terrific storage solution 

We have been successfully hosting our Enterprise Resource Planning system on MS SQL Server with very few issues over a number of years.  Upgrades have been relatively easy to implement, and performance has been adequate for the most part.

Great DB with great tools and all info you need on forums out there.

Great for most systems

Microsoft SQL Server for Non-Profits

The Operation is easy

The RDBMS that works best

Best Data engine for local servers

SQL Server Review

The availability of server editions and the Microsoft premium support where you will get access to premium support with Microsoft skilled specialist.The SQL server also supports for use on Linux 

Relation Database Management

Microsoft SQL server since 2015

Overall it's a good experience with a few minor annoyances. It can be expensive, but it's widely used.

MS SQL server is a standard for a reason

Best Database Service

Microsoft SQL Server - A Powerful and Reliable RDBMS

Ideal for big businesses and enterprise level applications. It's really good software.

High performance relational database management system

Easily the most intuitive RDBMS software out of the box.  

Easy to configure, difficult to master

The best thing about is is that I can write all the business logic in Store Procedures and only have to write code to display and manipulate data sets.

Microsoft SQL Server is the all-around best out there.

Database Systems Engineer 

Excellent repository of Governments actionable data. Cost effective, ACID compliant, robust, interoperable and reliable.

Technical service engineer

Overall it is a very good software. It is use friendly and good value for money.

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

Microsoft SQL Server Pricing

Pricing plans

Enterprise

Standard - Per Core

Standard - Server

Standard - CAL

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