Compare DSP Builder and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 - Feb 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - DSP Builder or Microsoft SQL Server 2012?

DSP Builder is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated higher (78/100) than DSP Builder (59/100). 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:

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Who is more expensive? DSP Builder 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 DSP Builder and Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

DSP Builder price starts at $1,995 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 DSP Builder is rated 6, which is similar to 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: DSP Builder is more expensive than Microsoft SQL Server 2012.

Which software includes more/better features?

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

DSP Builder: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

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

Target customer size

DSP Builder's typical customers include: Small, medium and large size businesses, Microsoft SQL Server 2014’s standard edition is specifically designed for smaller businesses that are running without a full-time database admin.