Yes, both CrateDB and Microsoft SQL Server offer a Free Trial.
CrateDB is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.
Microsoft SQL Server is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.
The starting price of CrateDB begins at $51/Month, while pricing details for Microsoft SQL Server are unavailable.
Some top alternatives to CrateDB includes ScaleGrid, MySQL, restdb.io, DbGate, Aiven for PostgreSQL, Cube.js, CockroachDB, bit.io and Cube Cloud.
Some top alternatives to Microsoft SQL Server includes Oracle Essbase, Microsoft Power BI, Oracle Database, MySQL, dbForge Studio for MySQL, Worksheet Systems, Oracle SQL Developer, Microsoft Access and UseSQL.