Azure Sql
Current- Annual cost
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- Seats assigned
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This catalog view compares public market data and does not include organization spend or usage.
ALTERNATIVE APPLICATIONS
Azure Sql Alternatives
Should you replace Azure Sql?
Amazon Rds is the strongest catalog alternative to evaluate for Azure Sql.
Azure Sql alternatives
See how Azure Sql compares to 2 alternative apps you can switch to.
Amazon Rds and Ovh selected for comparison.
Annual costTotal subscription cost for each app, shown for the selected billing period.
Azure Sql
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DTU Basic
Public catalog pricing. Organization spend is not included.
Amazon Rds
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On-Demand DB Instances
Public catalog pricing estimate.
Ovh
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Public pricing
Public catalog pricing estimate.
3-Year Net SavingEstimated savings over three years after migration and setup costs.
Azure Sql
$0
No migration in the current app baseline.
Amazon Rds
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After $12,000 estimated migration cost.
Ovh
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After $12,000 estimated migration cost.
Team Fit ScoreHow closely the app matches the teams, workflows, and usage patterns currently in place.
Azure Sql
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Amazon Rds
75/100
Engineering teams with DBA resources benefit from granular control and engine flexibility, but smaller teams without database administrators struggle with manual tuning requirements. Organizations seeking zero-maintenance databases find RDS too operationally demanding compared to Azure SQL's fully managed PaaS.
Ovh
55/100
Development teams seeking open-source database engines and lower TCO will find OVHcloud attractive, particularly with its strong EU data residency. However, organizations deeply integrated with Microsoft SQL Server, Active Directory, and .NET applications will face expensive refactoring and loss of enterprise security features.
Adoption RiskExpected friction, training effort, and behavior change needed to move teams onto the alternative.
Azure Sql
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Public adoption signal for the current app.
Amazon Rds
low
Amazon Rds is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Ovh
medium
Ovh is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
User satisfactionAvailable rating and review signal for team sentiment around the app.
Azure Sql
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2800 reviews
Amazon Rds
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8750 reviews
Ovh
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4200 reviews
Timeline & DisruptionExpected migration duration and disruption to normal workflows.
Azure Sql
No migration needed
Amazon Rds
6 weeks
High
Amazon Rds is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Ovh
6 weeks
High
Ovh is a high-complexity migration. Estimated 6 weeks and $12,000 one-time cost.
Setup & trainingOne-time implementation, enablement, and training investment required.
Azure Sql
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Amazon Rds
$12,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Ovh
$12,000
Estimated one-time migration and setup effort.
Integration CoverageHow much of the current integration and workflow surface is covered by the app.
Azure Sql
100%
Supports 340 native integrations.
Amazon Rds
100%
Supports 350 native integrations.
Ovh
53%
Supports 180 native integrations.
Feature Match (%)How closely the app matches current feature needs, including notable gaps or risks.
Azure Sql
100%
Amazon Rds
0%
- No automatic index tuning on open-source engines
- Manual vertical scaling requires downtime
- No native T-SQL support outside SQL Server engine
- Cross-region failover requires manual Route 53 setup
- Storage autoscaling limited to specific engine versions
Ovh
0%
- No SQL Server engine or T-SQL compatibility
- No Azure Active Directory integration for authentication
- Lacks automatic hyperscale storage expansion
- No Always Encrypted or advanced threat protection
- Manual configuration required for geo-replication
CertificationsSecurity, privacy, and compliance certifications available for each app.
Azure Sql
SOC 2ISO 27001HIPAAGDPRFedRAMP
Amazon Rds
SOC 1SOC 2ISO 27001ISO 27017ISO 27018PCI DSSHIPAAFedRAMPGDPR
Ovh
ISO 27001SOC 2 Type IIGDPRPCI DSS
Choose This IfThe conditions where keeping or switching to this app is likely to make sense.
Azure Sql
You already standardize on this app.
Amazon Rds
You require database engine flexibility (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Oracle) and deep AWS ecosystem integration.
Ovh
You require significantly lower infrastructure costs and are willing to migrate from SQL Server to PostgreSQL or MySQL.
Avoid This IfThe conditions where this app is likely to create cost, workflow, or adoption risk.
Azure Sql
Public pricing or fit signals no longer match your needs.
Amazon Rds
You rely on automatic performance tuning, serverless scaling, and zero-downtime maintenance windows without DBA resources.
Ovh
You depend on T-SQL, Azure AD integration, or require fully managed elastic scaling and hyperscale storage.
