The best replacement for sql express is sql server.

The best alternatives to sql express are rated as following:

★★★★★	sql server
★★★	mysql
★★★	sql
★★	access
★★	sql 2005
★	localdb
★	msde
★	sql web
★	sql ce
★	sqlite
★	management studio
★	oracle express
★	sql standard
	sql compact
	sql developer

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Speaking about sql express, one probably shouldn't forget about management studio.

Other search terms related to sql express and their ratings are:

★★★★★	management studio
★★★★	reporting services
★★	visual studio 2012
★★	analysis services
★	visual studio 2010
★	ssis
★	sharepoint 2010
★	sql agent
	vcenter

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