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# Actian Zen

Canonical: https://www.getapp.ca/software/2052277/actian-zen

> Actian Zen is a NoSQL and SQL embedded database that runs on Windows, Linux, Android, iOS, macOS, VMs and Containers with AES 256-bit encryption. Version footprints range from 5MB to 200MB and support up to 64TB tables.  NoETL between versions.
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> Verdict: Rated **5.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **5.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support Software | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 5.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 100% | (10/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: Actian
- **Founded**: 2005

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$100.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Actian Zen is based on PSQL, is backward compatible to 1994, and each version is supported at least seven years. Buy online at store.actian.com.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise)
- **Supported Languages**: English, Japanese
- **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belgium, Belize, Benin and 186 more

## Features

- API
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Dashboard
- Ad hoc Query
- Ad hoc Reporting
- Alerts/Notifications
- Audit Management
- Audit Trail
- Authentication Software
- Automatic Backup
- Backup and Recovery
- Built-In Database
- Compliance Management
- Configuration Management
- Customizable Fields
- Data Capture and Transfer
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Extraction Software
- Data Import/Export

## Integrations (1 total)

- Devart ODBC Drivers

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base Software
- Phone Support

## Category

- [Database Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/459/database/software)

## Related Categories

- [Database Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/459/database/software)
- [NoSQL Databases Software](https://www.getapp.ca/directory/2051/nosql-databases/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.getapp.ca/software/125135/sql-server) — 4.6/5 (1974 reviews)
2. [MySQL](https://www.getapp.ca/software/1985007/mysql) — 4.6/5 (2094 reviews)
3. [MongoDB](https://www.getapp.ca/software/121771/mongodb) — 4.7/5 (468 reviews)
4. [Google Cloud](https://www.getapp.ca/software/122483/google-cloud-platform) — 4.7/5 (2262 reviews)
5. [Airtable](https://www.getapp.ca/software/106031/airtable) — 4.6/5 (2222 reviews)

## Reviews

### "One of the fastest and most flexible databases I've ever developed for." — 5.0/5

> **Bill** | *November 9, 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
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> **Pros**: The speed and flexibility is far above everything else, allowing a wide variety of access methods to my data, leveraging low-level API calls and high-level SQL/scripting access to the same data, at the same time.  The minimal need for management on a daily basis is also a big plus, as you can just set it up and let it run.
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> **Cons**: Data replication to another live server is still a bit troublesome, but the availability of several backup and DR solutions, along with the ability to spin up secondary servers at a moment's notice, is enough to overcome much of this issue.
> 
> We use Zen databases internally in a wide variety of solutions, from periodic data logging (from our PV solar installation) to web search capabilities (of our accounting data), and even data analysis where we can import large data sets to the database, and then slice\&dice it with other tools to glean insights about our data.

## Links

- [View on GetApp](https://www.getapp.ca/software/2052277/actian-zen)

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