Microsoft SQL Server

Relational database management system for on-premises and cloud deployments.

Pricing: free, usage
Free tier: true
License: proprietary
Open source: No

Editorial review

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sql/sql-server/Verification pending
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): rdbms, sql, microsoft, enterprise, hybrid-cloudVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): proprietaryVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, usageVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): relational OLTP engine, T-SQL query language, integrated AI and vector search, JSON and full-text search, high availability and disaster recovery, Azure Arc and cloud integrationVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): A proprietary relational database for organizations standardized on Microsoft tooling, scaling from free developer editions to tier-1 enterprise workloads on Windows, Linux, and Azure.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): enterprise transaction processing, hybrid cloud data platforms, AI-powered applications, business intelligence and reportingVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): intermediateVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): SQL Server 2025Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 1989Verification pending
Headquarters country(US): United StatesVerification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

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