Google Cloud Spanner vs Microsoft SQL Server
| Google Cloud Spanner | Microsoft SQL Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | — |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Database Software. On The Geeks Club, Google Cloud Spanner scores higher on our published basis.