The following are the difference between database manager and database administrator:
| Database Manager | Database Administrator |
| 1. They are responsible for organization and maintenance of database. | 1. They are responsible for performance, integrity and security of a database. |
| 2.They have more managerial responsibilities such as leading team and ensuring projects are on time and within the budget. | 2.They typically have more technical responsibilities such as configuring database. |
| 3.Database manger may work from home and also have to travel to visit clients and attend meetings. | 3.Database administrator work from office setting where they can have access to computers and other resources to perform their duties. |
| 4.They typically need to have strong management skill as they often oversee the data administrator. | 4.They benefit from having problem solving skill as they troubleshoot issues with problem. |
| 5.They ensure the safety of stored data. | 5. They store the data in a secure way. |