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Actian Ingres vs Oracle Database comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

Actian Ingres
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
26th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Data Warehouse (16th)
Oracle Database
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
292
Ranking in other categories
Database Management Systems (DBMS) (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Actian Ingres is 1.2%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database is 10.9%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Database10.9%
Actian Ingres1.2%
Other87.9%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Featured Reviews

GH
Sr Sales Engineer at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Reliable performance enhances operations with good technical support
We run the entire IRS system, the income system, and the tax system. We also manage the entire Absa banking system in Africa. There's a lot of database applications, similar to those used in banks and the IRS The most valuable features for us are reliability and performance. Our system is used…
Muhammad Usman Muzaffar - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Vice President IT Operations at ZTBL
Running secure internal banking applications has been reliable and supports fast deployments
I am still working with Oracle products. I am still using Enterprise Manager 14c. I am using Oracle Database, Oracle ExaCC, Oracle EBS, Oracle WebLogic, Oracle Enterprise Manager, and Oracle Linux. I can answer questions about my experience with WebLogic Suite. I use it in my company. I have not used WebLogic's diagnostic tools. I do not utilize its lifecycle management features. I do not have much experience with WebLogic Java EE support, as I just deploy the application and the other team utilizes this server. I am not directly involved in WebLogic. I have been using Oracle Linux myself. The deployment is local, on-premises. I have been working with Enterprise Manager as well. All the components of Oracle I am using are on-premises. I use Oracle 19c database, Oracle ExaCC, Exadata on Cloud at Customer. I have been using Oracle Linux, Enterprise Manager, and databases as well. I have been working with Oracle Database for about 20 years. My experience has been 100% positive with Oracle Database. I have utilized its Real Application Clusters along with Data Guard. I do not use Oracle's Advanced Analytics and machine learning features right now. I have given this review an overall rating of 9 out of 10.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable features for us are reliability and performance."
"Ingres is the only database solution that has maintained a level of consistency and integrity about the way users interact with it."
"The deployment of our solution across a number of servers using Ingres .NET has meant that we can protect the database server behind a highly secure firewall and deploy the front end solutions on a normal web server."
"I would recommend this solution based on the track record, performance, and the support."
"The integration is a good aspect of Oracle."
"Oracle corporation invests a lot into its core technology."
"I like that it's stable. What's good is that Oracle manages the infrastructure. We have got better because they update the server by default or whenever it's needed. They try to fix it server by server because of their own support plans."
"I like that it's stable, and what's good is that Oracle manages the infrastructure and updates the server by default or whenever it's needed, fixing it server by server through their own support plans."
"A scalable solution with straightforward initial setup."
"Oracle Database is stable and reliable."
"This solution is stable and we have not had any issues."
 

Cons

"The ability to reset the log file without stopping the DBMS would be helpful for us."
"The seamless integration is a bit of an issue."
"The ability to reset the log file without stopping the DBMS would be helpful for us."
"Cheap and easy solutions for startups need to be made available."
"The user interface could be better."
"They can simplify and make the deployment more user-friendly. Deploying Oracle solutions requires a lot of technical input. If that can be improved, it would really add value to the business."
"Oracle Databases license and maintenance prices are too high."
"I have a problem with Windows; it doesn't work so well; it's difficult."
"The high availability features are a little complex to set up and manage."
"The solution can be quite expensive."
"I can only remember that setting up Oracle Database was a pain because it uses Java."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Its licensing is yearly. It is expensive, and it should be cheaper."
"The Oracle Database licensing price could be less expensive. We pay annually for the use of the solution."
"Our customers buy licenses from Oracle directly."
"Definitely, it's an expensive product."
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"We have been paying for an annual enterprise license Oracle Database."
"The pricing is something that Oracle should work on to make the product more affordable, especially to businesses in third-world countries."
"You buy it when you need it, and then you pay the maintenance. We bought the licenses over 10 years ago. We haven't changed our licenses. We are not buying new licenses, and we are not looking at other devices. So, it is difficult to say whether it is cheap or expensive. There is nothing to compare to."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Construction Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Financial Services Firm
15%
Comms Service Provider
8%
Construction Company
7%
Manufacturing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business87
Midsize Enterprise65
Large Enterprise179
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Actian Ingres?
The seamless integration is a bit of an issue. I would like to see more direct connectors and stuff like SQLAlchemy. It's there but isn't available as a standard, so it involves going to GitHub to ...
What is your primary use case for Actian Ingres?
We run the entire IRS system, the income system, and the tax system. We also manage the entire Absa banking system in Africa. There's a lot of database applications, similar to those used in banks ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Actian Ingres?
Initially, it's a lot less expensive than competitors. Price performance has always been a priority, ensuring we remain competitive in the market.
How do you run Oracle Database at your organization and why?
My company has been using Oracle Exadata Database Service for some years now, and we are happy with it. I will allow myself to answer your questions about why and what benefits it provides us with ...
Do you know of any disadvantages of Oracle Database?
Undoubtedly, Oracle Database is a top product in its category. But it does have its disadvantages, and for me and my organization, that has been the limitations of the product. When it comes to Ora...
What is the best use for Oracle Database?
Oracle Database is flexible and can be used for many things. My company's main use case for this product is for storing data. We benefit from its high level of security as well as from the fact tha...
 

Also Known As

Ingres, Ingres 2006
Oracle 12c, RDBMS
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Groupe Adeo, IsCool Entertainment
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Find out what your peers are saying about Actian Ingres vs. Oracle Database and other solutions. Updated: April 2026.
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