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Oracle Database In-Memory vs SAP HANA comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Apr 6, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
7.7
Organizations find Oracle Database In-Memory offers significant returns and enhanced performance, despite long-term licensing costs.
Sentiment score
6.6
SAP HANA speeds reporting, offers customization, but integration can be costly; full version maximizes benefits beyond limited free version.
We do not feel we're getting value for the investment due to the additional resources needed for integration and maintenance.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.3
Opinions on Oracle Database In-Memory's support are mixed, citing both effective assistance and frequent issues with inconsistency and responsiveness.
Sentiment score
6.3
SAP HANA's customer support is competent but inconsistent, with improvements needed in responsiveness and knowledge transfer, some prefer using online resources.
Support quality varies across regions, with more advanced solutions from the U.S. and UK compared to Asian region support.
While issues are resolved eventually, the first level of support is not as good as we would like.
The support is lacking and not worth the premium price.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
Oracle Database In-Memory excels in scalability, supporting large-scale operations and multiple users with minimal performance impact and downtime.
Sentiment score
7.8
SAP HANA offers scalable solutions for enterprise needs, supporting international growth without downtime, though costs may influence its usage.
Our operations have grown from a hundred data operations a day to as many in a couple of seconds.
There is enough scalability offered by SAP to meet our deployment needs.
The scalability rating is based on the ability to expand.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
Oracle Database In-Memory is stable, reliable, and ideal for high-transaction systems, though premium support may be necessary.
Sentiment score
7.9
SAP HANA is highly stable and reliable, with improved performance in Version 2.0 and user satisfaction in stability.
We have not had any problems in the last seven to eight years.
 

Room For Improvement

Oracle Database In-Memory requires analytics, security, scalability improvements; cost, user interface, migration, and support challenges persist.
SAP HANA needs better UI, speed, pricing, scalability, and integration while addressing costs, customization, support, and ecosystem challenges.
Enhancing features like CAG augmentation and cache augmentation could significantly optimize performance for large language models.
The setup process and deployment process for SAP HANA is complex.
The main issue is the ecosystem, which lacks the widespread support that SQL enjoys.
 

Setup Cost

Oracle Database In-Memory is costly but valued for features; however, smaller businesses struggle despite recent cost reductions.
SAP HANA is costly but valued for performance; cloud options can reduce costs, especially for large organizations.
Recent reductions in cloud costs and learning opportunities, such as free portals for students, make the pricing reasonable without hindering access to powerful features and performance.
It's a recurring subscription model, which is expensive compared to legacy systems with just a maintenance fee.
SAP is not a cheap company, and its licenses are expensive.
 

Valuable Features

Oracle Database In-Memory boosts performance with fast transactions, real-time capabilities, advanced security, and efficient memory management for large datasets.
SAP HANA excels in speed, integration, flexibility, and advanced analytics, offering user-friendly, real-time data processing and programmability.
The valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics.
The concept enhances speed, allowing the database to serve and move data quickly.
This architecture allows for faster data processing and real-time analytics that were not possible with traditional databases.
I have found the data processing capabilities in SAP HANA to be the most valuable features.
 

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory
Ranking in Embedded Database
3rd
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
31
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP HANA
Ranking in Embedded Database
4th
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Data Virtualization (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Embedded Database category, the mindshare of Oracle Database In-Memory is 8.1%, down from 14.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP HANA is 9.0%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Embedded Database
 

Featured Reviews

Laksiri Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
Faster processing and improved memory operations have enhanced transaction and analytics efficiency
The valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory ( /products/oracle-database-in-memory-reviews ) include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics. It also offers specific memory areas, like in-memory cache, that act as intermediaries between disk and buffer cache. This feature helps organizations handle real-time memory requirements effectively.
Hisham Ismail - PeerSpot reviewer
An integrated and reliable solution that offers in-memory database
The tool is an in-memory database that stores and retrieves data very quickly. This speed makes it faster to use and maintain data, as no additional processes move data between memory and disk. With SAP HANA's in-memory technology, accessing your data is exceptionally fast. You don't need to retrieve it from disks or other media. Everything you need is already in memory, making data retrieval and report generation quick. In certain instances, decisions must be made within 90 minutes. For instance, ideas that require data to support them are proposed during support meetings. This analysis involves comparing various data sets and dashboards to inform decisions. Integrating our infrastructure with the tool allows for connectivity between different functions, such as material management, manufacturing, human resources, and finance.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
7%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Government
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Database In-Memory?
We can integrate it with any data sources as well.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database In-Memory?
Pricing is justified by the performance and business value offered by Oracle Database In-Memory. Although slightly higher, recent reductions in cloud costs and learning opportunities, such as free ...
What needs improvement with Oracle Database In-Memory?
Oracle Database In-Memory could improve by better supporting generative AI challenges, such as hallucination management. Enhancing features like CAG augmentation and cache augmentation could signif...
What are the biggest benefits of using SAP HANA?
Based on my work with SAP HANA, the biggest benefit that it can bring to your business is total data management. This product is by SAP - a company that serves almost all needs a client may have co...
Is SAP HANA’s customer and technical support reliable?
We have been using SAP HANA for a fairly short period of time and have only taken advantage of their customer support. So far, we have not had issues that required specialized help from technical s...
Is SAP HANA difficult to set up and start using?
SAP HANA is fairly easy to set up, however, I do not think a complete beginner can do it. You certainly need some preparation - either you need to have experience with similar solutions, or with ot...
 

Also Known As

No data available
SAP High-Performance Analytic Appliance, HANA
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Shanghai Customs
Unilever, NHS 24, adidas Group, CHIO Aachen, Hamburg Port Authority (HPA), Bangkok Airways Public Company Limited
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