Oracle Database Cloud Service vs Oracle Java DB comparison

Oracle Database Cloud Service and Oracle Java DB are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Oracle Database Cloud Service is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.6, while Oracle Java DB is ranked #21 with an average rating of 9.0. Oracle Database Cloud Service holds a 1.3% mindshare in SQL, compared to Oracle Java DB’s 1.2% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Oracle Database Cloud Service users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 71% of Oracle Java DB users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Oracle Java DB and Oracle Database Cloud Service are competing in providing database solutions, with Oracle Cloud Service having the upper hand due to its comprehensive features and scalability.

Features: Oracle Java DB is characterized by its simplicity, lightweight operation, and seamless integration with Java applications. Oracle Database Cloud Service shines with robust scalability, advanced analytics, and seamless integration with other Oracle cloud services, offering extensive database management tools suitable for large-scale operations.

Room for Improvement: Oracle Java DB could benefit from enhancing scalability options, improving advanced analytics capabilities, and providing more comprehensive database management tools. Oracle Database Cloud Service may improve in areas such as reducing initial setup complexity, streamlining integration processes with non-Oracle services, and offering more flexible pricing options for smaller enterprises.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Java DB is known for straightforward deployment with basic customer service geared for small applications. In contrast, Oracle Database Cloud Service features a robust and scalable deployment model complemented by comprehensive customer support, ideal for complex environments and enhancing user satisfaction through an extensive support structure.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Java DB offers a straightforward setup with lower initial costs, attractive for small to medium projects. Oracle Database Cloud Service, while having higher costs, promises a better long-term ROI thanks to its scalable infrastructure, making it valuable for larger enterprises despite its larger initial investment.

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database Cloud Service

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

13th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

5.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle Java DB

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

21st

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Database Cloud Service is 1.3%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 1.2%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Relational Databases Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Database Cloud Service	1.3%
Oracle Java DB	1.2%
Other	97.5%

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BILELBALI

Senior Consultant at NewAge Consulting

Has improved data security and automation while supporting large-scale storage and migration

I do not use the Global Reach feature. Regarding metrics and performance, I don’t recall the exact performance metrics, but we use ETL processes to monitor and manage migration performance and data quality. Oracle Database Cloud Service is strong for data management and storage, as well as for its security features and automation of data dumps and archiving. Overall, Oracle Database Cloud Service is a solid product. It’s well-suited for financial platforms. Oracle provides both its on-premises and cloud-based suites, and the company continues to evolve, offering more components for data storage, data management, and integration with other tools and SaaS solutions. I plan to continue using Oracle Database Cloud Service, particularly for managing SaaS tools in financial contexts.

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Anil-Sinha

Senior Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Able to process all the reporting and processing in the database itself

We have been upgrading and moving to new environments. I was involved in the solution's initial setup. Some things in the setup are very smooth sailing. However, some setups become complicated because what they set up doesn't meet your needs. So, some tweaking is necessary in certain instances. Having a good understanding of the tool really helps. Oracle Java DB is easy to deploy if it's a new setup. Migrating from an old environment to a new environment takes time because you need the old functionality. A first-time deployment of the application is easy. We just did a default setup and started using it. When we have to migrate, there is too much baggage behind that application, especially from the security point of view.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Security is the most valuable feature provided by the product."

"The self-maintenance features, auto maintenance, cleanup, and backup are the most valuable aspects of Oracle Database Cloud Service."

"The product’s most valuable feature is affordable pricing compared to other providers."

"The most valuable features of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its scalability, advanced technology, cost-effectiveness, and the flexibility it provides with licensing."

"Some advantages of Oracle Database Cloud Service are its availability, performance, and affordability."

"The most valuable feature of Oracle Database Cloud Service is its cloud capabilities."

"It is a very stable program."

"Data storage is the most valuable feature of Oracle Database Cloud Service."

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"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."

"The most valuable feature is automation."

"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."

"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."

"The valuable features include connecting to the database and retrieving data."

"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."

"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."

"It's very clever."

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Cons

"Oracle should work on the solution's compatibility issues with the operating system."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service is a good engine and at the moment, there isn't any new feature I can think of that I'd like added to the service. The only problem I see in Oracle Database Cloud Service is it's more commercial, so it has a relation to how it deals with customers. I don't feel secure in a deal with Oracle because that team changes the conditions each year, and there's no representative from the team that talks to my company about new needs. Oracle needs to improve its relationship with customers and partners in general."

"The initial setup is a bit complex for the beginner, so you need a little technical experience to install it."

"The availability of different editions within Oracle Database Cloud Service could be improved."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service could improve by adding some cross-region replication features."

"We encountered connection failures for some of our sites."

"Oracle Cloud is very strong in the database, but it is not as comprehensive as AWS or Azure."

"Oracle Database Cloud Service has room for improvement in handling large-scale applications."

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"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."

"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."

"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."

"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."

"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."

"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the program is rather expensive, so I would like to see it becoming more affordable."

"The product has reasonable pricing. I rate its pricing a nine out of ten."

"The tool is not cheap."

"Every year we are increasing the price of the solution. There is hardware licensing available. We pay approximately $20,000 monthly to use the solution."

"Pricing for Oracle Database Cloud Service could be more competitive. Lately, pricing for it has been increasing, so my company may have to review different options to find a solution with competitive pricing. From what I know, there's no additional cost apart from the standard licensing fees for Oracle Database Cloud Service."

"Price is always higher for all Oracle products."

"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."

"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

12%

Non Profit

12%

Retailer

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	7

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	6

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Oracle Database Cloud Service?

Oracle Database Cloud Service could improve by adding a native iPaaS (integration platform as a service). While machine learning integration is available with Informatica, it’s not yet built into O...

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Database Cloud Service?

I worked with Oracle Database on-premises as a developer for seven years at Sopra Banking. Later, I used Oracle Database Cloud Service together with Informatica for application and data integration...

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Database Cloud Service?

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What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?

Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database. Various ways of connecting would enhance functionality.

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?

I have experience connecting to a database with Java by using Java code and interrogating the database.

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?

It's important to consider several settings and connection strings, as well as firewall rules when connecting to the database. I would rate the overall solution nine out of ten.

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Java DB is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Data is stored and queried via SQL or JDBC. Like other RDBMSs, Java DB can also be accessed through a persistence layer such as JPA, Hibernate, or JDO. Java objects can be stored in the columns of Java DB tables.

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