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# Compare Microsoft SQL Server vs dotConnect for Dynamics 365

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> Detailed comparison between Microsoft SQL Server and dotConnect for Dynamics 365. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Microsoft SQL Server | dotConnect for Dynamics 365 |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | - |
| **Total Reviews** | 1982 | 0 |
| **Starting Price** | US$13 748,00 | US$339,95 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | Yes | No |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base |
| **Training** | In Person, Webinars, Documentation, Videos | Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Microsoft SQL Server

Companies of all sizes, looking for database management software

### dotConnect for Dynamics 365

\- Security audits completed&#10;- Performance benchmark standards achieved&#10;- Priority support available

## Key features

### Microsoft SQL Server

- API
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Collaboration Tools
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Import/Export
- Data Replication
- Data Storage Management
- Encryption
- Full Text Search
- Multiple Data Sources
- Performance Analysis
- Performance Metrics
- Predictive Analytics
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Self Service Data Preparation

### dotConnect for Dynamics 365

- API
- Data Connectors
- Data Import/Export
- Integrations Management
- Multiple Data Sources

## Links

- [View Microsoft SQL Server Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1417/sql-server)
- [View dotConnect for Dynamics 365 Profile](https://www.capterra.co.za/software/1067263/dotConnect-for-Dynamics-365)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.za/compare/1417/1067263/sql-server/vs/dotConnect-for-Dynamics-365)

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