Compare Aptana Studio 3 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Apr 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Aptana Studio 3 or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

Aptana Studio 3 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and Aptana Studio 3 is rated higher (85/100) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012 (78/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right Development Tools Platform solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

Aptana Vs. Microsoft

Aptana: Today we've opened some new doors for Aptana developers. Our Studio product has become the leading development environment for web applications, The mobile and web development platform Appcelerator today announced that it has acquired Aptana, an integrated development environment (IDE) that is used for the development of web applications.

Microsoft: Microsoft Corporation is an American corporation that develops, manufactures, licenses and supports a wide range of products and services related to computing. The company was founded by Bill Gates and Paul Allen on April 4, 1975. Microsoft is the world's largest software maker measured by revenues.

Who is more expensive? Aptana Studio 3 or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of Development Tools Platform software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for Aptana Studio 3 and Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Aptana Studio 3 accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Aptana Studio 3 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 price starts at $3,189 per license , When comparing Microsoft SQL Server 2012 to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.

Bottom line: Aptana Studio 3 cost is around the same cost of Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Aptana Studio 3 Vs. Microsoft SQL Server 2012 based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.

Aptana Studio 3: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

Aptana Studio 3's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, Microsoft SQL Server 2014’s standard edition is specifically designed for smaller businesses that are running without a full-time database admin.