Shlomi Lavi /
Mar 26, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or Microsoft Visual Studio?
Microsoft Visual Studio is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Microsoft SQL Server 2012, and Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated higher (78/100) than Microsoft Visual Studio (75/100). 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:
Microsoft Vs. Microsoft
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.
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? Microsoft SQL Server 2012 or Microsoft Visual Studio?
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 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 and Microsoft Visual Studio.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012 price starts at $3,189 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 Microsoft SQL Server 2012 is rated 4, which is lower than the average cost of Development Tools Platform software. Microsoft Visual Studio price starts at $45 per month , When comparing Microsoft Visual Studio to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average Development Tools Platform software cost.
Bottom line: Microsoft SQL Server 2012 cost is around the same cost of Microsoft Visual Studio.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Microsoft SQL Server 2012 Vs. Microsoft Visual Studio based on some of the most important and required Development Tools Platform features.
Microsoft SQL Server 2012: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Microsoft Visual Studio: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
Microsoft SQL Server 2014’s standard edition is specifically designed for smaller businesses that are running without a full-time database admin. Microsoft Visual Studio is perfect for companies that are operating and developing highly scalable Windows software services and applications.