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# Page 10 - Reviews of MySQL

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Full stack web developer  
Hospital & Health Care  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Excellent database to work with"

February 25, 2022

5.0

It really helps to save cost and is generally fast to operate.

Pros

MySQL is very easy to get started with MySQL and often its easy to use in simplest manner. It is great tool to deal with data management. It is fast and its installation is also very simple. THe best part of MySQL is that we can us it for free where as many RDMS has subscription patterns.

Cons

Sometimes it happens when your database storage is relatively large so it hangs in between.

Alternatives considered

[PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

MySQL is simple, faster and advance with features

Review Source

Benn H.  
Senior Information Technology Business Analyst  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MySQL makes it easy to manage databases."

April 23, 2022

4.0

MySQL is suitable for both beginners and experts. My company's performance has improved with the use of this software. MySQL is Simple to use it has Cross-platform support, allowing it to run on any operating system, MySQL Connect to practically any backend programming language with ease.

Pros

The best thing about MySQL, in my opinion, is that it has one of the best user interfaces of any database. With existing databases, a variety of filters and queries can be used, and tables can be imported from other applications or third-party browsers. MySQL is based on a standard database, where we use it to perform CRUD (create, read, update, delete) operations and manage data for a web application or a variety of other uses. One feature to note is that the relationship between tables in a database can be tracked, which we can easily retrieve using indexing functions. Because it supports user authentication and validation, many online applications use MySQL as their back-end to manage user data.

Cons

What I don't like are the few options it has for building tables and it requires a lot of software to be installed to work properly.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best database management system for relational databases"

November 20, 2019

5.0

Ever since I learnt MySQL, it is the only database management system I work with. It's really easy to use and has all the features and tools you would need to manage your database, regardless of the database size. Extremely reliable, the number of users should speak for itself.

Pros

MySQL is very easy to get a hang of and learn, once you get the basic foundation down it's really easy to use. If your database is properly structured, MySQL is the best for relational databases. It can handle a wide range of data, including large volumes. Its one of the most popular and trusted database management systems and free to use. Our go-to database management system is always MySQL and has been MySQL for quite a while. It's supported by any environment and it is fast and reliable.

Cons

Only con would be that MySQL is for relational databases ONLY. If you are planning to use NoSQL, then MySQL is not for you.

Review Source

Ranjith S.  
Software Architect  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Free dbms from oracle for small to medium projects"

December 8, 2019

5.0

Its one of the best opensource rdbms for small projects. Easy to set up, configure and use

Pros

Its one of the most used databases and powers most of the websites worldwide. There are lot of frameworks like Wordpress, LAMP etc. which use mysql as the database. Its very easy to install and configure. The community is very helpful and you can get instant help. Most of the issues/ trouble shooting is already available in stackoverflow. Very easy to create triggers/stored procedures

Cons

\- Not good for very large databases - Due to the popularity NoSQL dbs like mongo db, new frameworks like MEAN stack are using mongo/other nosql dbs. - Maria DB is replacing MySQL for most of the linux OS like RHEL - Find it hard to migrate from linux to windows due to naming convention issues. (Tables are stored as files/folders and in windows files are not case-sensitive)

Review Source

Marenyane M.  
Web developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Mysql the best Relational Database Management System for Beginners"

March 7, 2022

5.0

My experience was phenomenal. When I started developing Content Management Systems, I used MySQL and the experience was indeed great

Pros

I like the fact that it is free, It is easy to use Mysql for managing small, medium, and large databases. I also like the fact that there is documentation all over the internet that provides help. I like the fact that Mysql is very secure when using it for your website. Apart from that, MySQL has many tutorials all over the internet; it becomes easy to solve any problem regarding it. I can create a database for my website with a script. I won't have to manually create the tables.

Cons

So far, there is nothing that I don't like about MySQL

Reason for choosing MySQL

I chose the fact that it has many support materials which offer help. Despite that, it is free; I don't like buying software when I am broke. But when I have money, I don't mind buying software.

Review Source

Asad R.  
PHP Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MySQL"

December 10, 2021

5.0

It was a fantastic experience. There is huge support available for MySQL.

Pros

MySQL is free open source available software. There is a lot of support available by the MySQL community. MySQL GUI tools are also available which make life easy for developers and database administrators.

Cons

MySQL is not efficient to handle big and large data. It can be used for small and mid-level applications.

Review Source

MS

Matthew S.  
Consultant  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "We love MySQL!"

August 25, 2023

5.0

Easy to install, fairly easy to configure if you're comfortable working on the command line, enterprise features included for free (replication!) and so far no disasters.

Pros

Been using it for years, it just keeps on working.

Cons

User management is a bit of a pain, I can't help thinking it should be easier

Reason for choosing MySQL

#1 reason is price, can't argue with free!

Review Source

Gildas Douglas A.  
Assistant  
Computer & Network Security  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Outils de gestion "

October 20, 2023

4.0

Pros

C'est un logiciel de lecture également il participe aussi à l'import et export des données La gestion des bases de données est très simple et facile à maîtriser

Cons

Bien qu'il soit gratuit il y a fonctionnalités avancées qui nous sont pas accessibles ce qui nous limite

Review Source

Jason H.  
Web Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Where would we be without MySQL?"

August 29, 2019

5.0

I have made a number of websites using MySQL and never had any real issues. It reliably stores data. Conceptually simple, but absolutely vital to practically everything I do.

Pros

It lets you keep track of huge amounts of data. A database is necessary for practically everything computers can do, and this is the most popular among them. It has served many websites and servers very well for many years.

Cons

What can you say bad about something that has so drastically changed the shape of our world? Honestly,​ I was taken aback to even see reviews for this. It feels almost like reviewing the concept of a light bulb... who could possibly have something bad to say? Granted, I'm not technical enough to say this is the best possible implementation or anything, and I'm sure the world would move forward, but who could deny how much MySQL has shaped things on the web?

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Engineer  
Industrial Automation  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "O melhor banco de dados do mercado"

July 6, 2021

5.0

Utilizo o MYSQL há mais de 5 anos e recomendo sempre que possível.

Pros

Para a web é simplesmente sensacional, pois garante velocidade e facilidade de implementação para usuários intermediários.

Cons

Poderia ter um geranciados de dados instalável em máquina local, pois o PHPMyadmin é um pouco engessado.

Alternatives considered

[MariaDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/132005/MariaDB/)

Review Source

Armando P.  
Programmer Analyst  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MySql is fast, reliable y ease of use"

October 7, 2020

5.0

I like it and it helps us to support the thousands of systems that use it as a native database.

Pros

It is a database with good performance, present in the main operating systems. It is very easy to use and we have used it in several open source systems. I like the way I can migrate the databases.

Cons

Many of the things that I did not like have already been overcome, for example the stored procedures. On the other hand I understand that they could offer more in the toolset.

Reason for choosing MySQL

I actually use both, there are many applications that I use that require the use of MySql. I have also decided to use it occasionally when I am going to work for Linux or Mac environments.

Review Source

Habib U.  
C.E.O  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "My GoTo Database Management System for Every PHP Applications"

May 31, 2022

5.0

I'm more than just happy with MySQL. For every PHP application I ever developed, I used MySQL. I can't think of an application without this DBMS.

Pros

I like how easy it is to use MySQL. I have been using MySQL back from 2014, I didn't even know about MySQL back then, I was using WordPress. Later when I came to development, I get to know MySQL. I find its command easy, and too many resources online to learn from. It's not possible to get stuck and you can't find a solution online!

Cons

A bit slow compared to MongoDB for large scale data management

Review Source

Swarupa K.  
Senior Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Best Data Base software for any kind of project"

February 11, 2022

4.0

I enjoyed and solved all my project needs using this software,vsi I strongly recommend this one for any kind of projects

Pros

The best part of this software is it is easy to learn and implement in the project. Secondly, it has best support This software courses we can find everywhere

Cons

Nothing to say least about this software, only thing is it should allow to integrate with multiple softwares as like other competitors

Review Source

TJ

Toby J.  
Director  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "You're better with postgres"

July 5, 2021

3.0

I'm grateful to mysql as it's free - but I feel like it's had it's day as a database, and there's better open source options out there.

Pros

Mysql is easy to set up, as things like access controls are generally very simple. Thought that benefit is quickly lost if you need more complex controls. There's a couple of nice features about the mysql syntax that I like - e.g. being able to insert and update using the SET command.

Cons

Having using postgres and mysql in parallel on two similar applications, I regularly wish we'd migrated out of mysql years ago. Postgres is a little harder to set up, but then it works. I can't think of a time when I've had to go trawling through internet forums or manuals trying to explain some weird database bug. Mysql on the other hand frequently introduces it's own strange little bugs into the mix, which we've had to work around.

Alternatives considered

[PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

I thought it would be easier. In the short term it was, but it was a bad choice.

Review Source

Héctor Fernando C.  
DATA ANALYTICS  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "MySQL database service"

February 2, 2022

5.0

It fulfills a good performance

Pros

It has everything necessary for a good performance and administration of data.

Cons

I do not have any complaints about MySQL but I think it could be nice to have a autocomplete wizard for writing code.

Alternatives considered

[Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/)[PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

Because of the lower price.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Problem setter intern  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Easy to use and friendly user interface"

July 9, 2023

4.0

Pros

The best part, I like about MYSQL is that it has a user-friendly interface, and the installation process is quite straightforward. Also, it can be run on various operating systems.

Cons

As Compared to others database system, MySQL lacks certain advanced features and functionalities like robust support for complex data types, data partitioning etc.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Senior Fullstack Software Developer  
Consumer Electronics  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "best bang buck ratio ever"

January 28, 2019

5.0

Can't live without it. Easy to setup, fast, defacto standard all over the world, can't live without it. For serious applicative uses to fast prototyping, its simply the best.

Pros

Its been around for years and years. There is SQL recipe everywhere on the net. The server is solid, scalable, used everywhere in every situations. From huge database so smaller one, its one of the standard of the industry. the best features are for me: - wide support on many platforms - used everywhere - resources, docs and snippets easy to find - tweak-able performance wise - easy to maintain - easy to scale

Cons

Once upon a time, - clustering was too new and complicated -- not as intuitive as Postgre - no support for vectoring type (once upon a time) - there is some differences between lets say Oracle, DB2 and MySQL for edges features and complex SQL queries.

Review Source

vS

venkat S.  
IT  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "MySQL: Tool for DBMS"

June 6, 2023

4.0

Given its usefulness and capacity for data storage, MySQL is a very potent and crucial tool for all levels of programmers, from novices to experts.

Pros

Mysql is the most efficient and user-friendly database management system. Additionally, it is the most popular DBMS. I need to use the host and port number to connect to the database, and I can rapidly construct simple queries for data retrieval and insertion. Additionally, because read queries appear to be written in ordinary English, they are considerably simpler to interpret.

Cons

My knowledge indicates that MySQL is not the best choice for handling intricate or large volumes of data.MySQL is not the best choice for applications that must manage data in real-time.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Programador Senior  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "It is the best database I have ever used. It is very easy to use and learning is very fast."

April 16, 2018

5.0

This software helps me a lot in my career, I am a programmer with more than 6 years of experience and MySQL is my day to day. I highly recommend it.

Pros

\- It's free and open source. - Most hosting have MySQL pre-installed at no cost. - It's a fast database. - Can handle large data. - It has good user access control and data security - There is a lot of documentation on the internet.

Cons

\- It admits the declaration of foreign or foreign keys in the creation of tables, internally it does not treat them differently from the rest of the fields. - Privileges for a table are not automatically deleted when a table is deleted table. - The CAST () conversion function does not support conversion to REAL or BIGINT. - The MySQL documentation that these shortcomings were not a problem, since that was what they needed in principle.

Review Source

Christian K.  
CEO & Founder  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to learn, easy to use, lots of opportunities"

December 13, 2018

5.0

I don't want to miss MySQL. I use it for every project and can create simple or complex data structures for boards, networks and more. In some cases I use it for complex algorithms and statistics, on the other hand it is just helping to store some information. And I never didn't find an answer to a problem. MySQL is so popular that I find answers or existing solutions.

Pros

MySQL has a simple syntax so it is easy to learn and easy to use. The syntax is even so easy that you can write queries on paper if you don't sit at the computer. The many combinations, mathematical functions and more make it a valuable tool to create the databases that can small and big projects. Due to the popularity of MySQL it is easy to find study material and help on the net if not in the SQL-page itself.

Cons

Sometimes error messages could explaining more what is wrong, but at the end it's all fine.

Review Source

SM

Sango M.  
Business Analyst  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "My SQL usability "

September 29, 2021

4.0

We use MySQL database as a major data management system, run queries and implementation of the queries on our software

Pros

MySQL is a good data management system.It is has easy accessibility and easy commands.Its easily integrated with other softwares.It is available on both Linux and Microsoft.Has a nice responsive UI with lots of operational features

Cons

It lacks debating capabilities which paid data bases work with.It blocks data base operation during backups

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Associate Instructor  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "A Strong, Sturdy and Efficient Database"

March 19, 2019

4.0

Overall it has been a really good experience. I would definitely recommend it to my peers for professional and personal usage.

Pros

I have been using MySQL since many years now and I feel it has been one of the most user friendly database system compared to other systems. It is filled with features that allow you to perform operations on data sets with relatively easier query language due to its inbuilt functions. I also like the part where I can control configuration like memory usage, which helps me to temporarily increase memory for better performance on large data sets. It also easily scales up when set up in distributed systems.

Cons

Maybe they can do something about the point that database has to be set online before accessing it. Some databases directly start the database if we start the console of that system.

Review Source

TS

Tanmay S.  
Senior Software Developer  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Very powerful tool, but query formation is very difficult."

March 6, 2021

5.0

The major business problem MySQL is helping me solve is storing data. Though query formation is really difficult, the tool itself is very powerful. We can write stored procedures though which we can do almost anything. Exporting data is very easy.

Pros

I like the cache of the DB. When you query some data many times, it keeps the data in cache so that read time is very less.

Cons

Query formation is the toughest part of the software. You should be very well versed with the query language, then only you will be able to query data.

Alternatives considered

[Amazon DynamoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/199662/DynamoDB/)[Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/168136/PostgreSQL/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

DynamoDB is a NoSQL database. We wanted to use DB for structured data and then we chose MySQL.

Review Source

JL

James L.  
Owner  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Stellar platform. A bit of a learning curve when downloading to get the right tools."

December 8, 2019

5.0

Compared with 20 years of Microsoft SQL database work, the switch to MySQL was far superior. Code level language . Remote administration is vastly superior to Microsoft SQL.

Pros

The platform is stable - always working. Documentation is consistent. Updates are coherent and stable. We use it in 95% of all our projects, and it has been a life saver for our bottom line.

Cons

Choosing the right tool to download was confusing. Obviously written by developers instead of management. I'd suggest a 2-4 step process to help in choosing the right packages. The setup process could use a bit more explanation and be more lucid.

Alternatives considered

[Azure Synapse Analytics](https://www.capterra.com/p/170434/SQL-Data-Warehouse/)[Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

The two primary reasons were: Cost and workflow speed

Switched from

[Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/)

Workflow speed, cost, support, quick learning curve. Support by ISP's is better, cheaper. Online resources are plentiful and free.

Review Source

Mike Lester R.  
Systems & Methods Head, Data Protection Officer  
Real Estate  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The KING of FREE DATABASES"

October 25, 2018

5.0

Overall, I will always recommend using MySQL for small to medium sized applications which could be mission critical. It is the BEST choice for implementing OPEN SOURCE projects and probably the only database you will ever need in implementing PERSONAL projects. There is a HUGE community behind it so you should be in good hands.

Pros

Any PHP developer would know what MySQL is. It is perhaps the most widely used RDBMS software in the industry. It is easily the most scalable database that is available for FREE. It rivals the performance of PAID counterparts such as MSSQL and is probably the FIRST choice when it comes to implementing an OPEN SOURCE application system.

Cons

I think the CONS of the FREE version is SUPPORT. If you encounter any problems with the software, you have to pay for the PREMIUM support, unlike the PAID versions which comes with FREE support.

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