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MySQL vs Azure Cosmos DB: Which is a better fit?

Updated on December 9th, 2024
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 3,739 reviews from Database users.
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
4.5
Backup and Recovery
4.4
Data Storage Management
4.6
Access Controls/Permissions
4.5
Data Migration
4.4
% Fit
Missing features
Not enough reviews
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
5.0
Backup and Recovery
NA
Data Storage Management
4.4
Access Controls/Permissions
4.6
Data Migration
NA
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews2,080
Ease of use
4.4
Functionality
4.5
Value for money
4.6
Customer support
4.2
4.2
User reviews10
Ease of use
4.4
Functionality
4.2
Value for money
4.0
Customer support
4.4
Price starts from
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Yearly subscription
Free version
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Free trial
Best for

MySQL suits organizations of any size, in any industry, including Enterprise and SMB across Web & E-commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom and More.

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Samuel S
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5.0

Samuel S.: Hi, my name's Samuel. I'm a director for a website design company, and I recommend MySQL. I'll give it a five out of five, and if you want to see more reviews like this, click the link below. Before using MySQL, I used to use Excel for my data. I used to store my data like that, but I needed a more reliable, more accessible way to get connected to my data, so I decided to use MySQL, which is great. I really like using MySQL, because my data is all in a central location now. It's very secure, as well, and it allows me to have more than one user connecting to the database, and not only that, more than one application, as well, so it can be a single source of truth information, which is what I really like about it. The initial setup is somewhat advanced. I used sort of other tools to set it up. I used WordPress, which installs and sets it up for me. The install and setup is relatively easy, but you can get more advanced when you're doing your own queries into the database itself. There're a lot of database applications out there, but I think MySQL is one of the highly rated ones. A lot of the larger organizations use it, because it's really reliable and secure and safe.

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Prioritize real-user-identified key features according to your needs to find your best fit.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

MySQL

Top Features
41/42
  • Calendar Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Ad hoc Query
  • API
  • Audit Management
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Charting
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Templates
  • Database Conversion
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Dictionary Management
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Migration
  • Data Replication
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Data Virtualization
  • Data Visualization
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Full Text Search
  • Mobile Access
  • Multiple Programming Languages Supported
  • NOSQL Database Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Relational Database Management
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
  • SSL Security
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • User Management
  • Workflow Management
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Azure Cosmos DB

5/42
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MySQL
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Azure Cosmos DB
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
MySQL
  • By Oracle
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1977
Azure Cosmos DB
  • By Microsoft
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1975
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