# Page 2 | MySQL Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is MySQL the right Database solution for you? Explore 2095 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/reviews --- MySQL 4.6 (2095) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/11482/MySQL/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 25th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of MySQL ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 2095 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use FB Florian B. Co-gérant Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL - au top pour les bdd" June 28, 2025 5.0 Pros MySQL est un système de gestion de base de données très stable, utilisé depuis des décennies dans des projets de toutes tailles. Cons MySQL reste un peu en retrait pour les fonctionnalités complexes comme les types de données personnalisés, la gestion fine des transactions, ou les requêtes récursives. Review Source PB Paul B. Customer Experience Manager Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL you cannot know what a database is without knowing it! " May 23, 2025 5.0 Solid, concrete database management, a powerful relational database management system that can keep your application running fine for years. Pros It's easy to use, and widely usage, with tons of accessible resources to handle any kind of query you can have about database management. Cons How can you find weaknesses in this product? I mean, it's solid, it works, it's well supported, some could argue it's competitors are facing faster performance, I doubt if you compare same period of time versions. Review Source SK Shreyas K. Reporting Financial Analyst Law Practice Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A good software for Database handling and Advanced Analytics " April 20, 2025 5.0 Overall it does a good job to handle relatively smaller datasets with integrated systems to process complex queries and computations for data modeling. Pros I like how MySQL integrates well with web applications like Power BI, Python and Microsoft excel, etc. Cons MySQL becomes lagging and doesn't handle queries well when working with large, heavy and complex datasets, unlike MSSQL or PostgreSQL. Review Source AH Andrew H. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Relational Database" March 29, 2025 4.0 Everything can be within this powerful database management system. Pros Its flexibility and reliability make it a solid choice for both small and large projects Cons I feel that the configuration and optimization can be complex Review Source ES Elisa S. Assistente administrativa Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mysql descomplicado" January 29, 2025 5.0 Quando ouvi falar sobre o Mysql pensei que era uma aplicação difícil de lidar e trabalhar com ela, mas depois que recebi o treinamento adequado e fui utilizando no dia a dia vi que não era tão complicado assim, é até menos complexos que outros programas que existem por aí. Recomendo. Pros gostei do layout da sua estrutura, uma linguagem de fácil entendimento e manipulação. Cons Não tenho o que reclamar, me atende perfeitamente e a todos os meus clientes. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Formateur Technique Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Base de données relationnelle gratuite" January 26, 2026 4.0 Pros Il bénéficie d'une large communauté d'utilisateurs et est connu à travers le monde. Son utilisation est gratuite. Cons Certaines fonctionnalités nécessitent la consultation de la documentation pour être comprises et utilisées. Review Source SS Sayali S. Project buyer Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My sql review " March 7, 2025 5.0 Pros Queries can be solved effectively in minimum amount. Cons If want to use other language you need to shift to other dbms Review Source MR Mahmood R. Call center Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "MySQL: Reliable and Fast, but Lacks Advanced Features" January 28, 2025 4.0 MySQL is fast, easy to use, and great for web apps, but it lacks some advanced features and flexibility compared to databases like PostgreSQL. Pros MySQL is valued for being open-source, easy to use, high-performing, scalable, and secure, with strong community support and compatibility across platforms. Cons One common criticism of MySQL is its handling of complex queries and lack of advanced features compared to other databases like PostgreSQL. Specifically, its historically weaker support for features like full ACID compliance, advanced indexing, and sophisticated query optimization can be limiting for complex applications. Review Source MM Matt M. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MYSQL Review" December 13, 2024 4.0 I have many applications using this software and all are working well. Pros I found this program gives me the ability to incorporate a true relational database which is similar to Oracle. Cons It's not the actual Oracle product. I understand that when using it. Review Source ECM Evandro Cláudio M. Administrator Assistant Accounting Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL since university " November 2, 2024 4.0 started using MySQL at university and in every project that I create nowadays I use it because it's simple to integrate and I feel like on every language that I have worked it is easy to use it Pros The SQL service of MySQL it's Great beside that was the first SQL management language that I learned at university. Cons Some university instructors didn't not want us to use it in our projects where telling us to use SQL Server. Review Source EG Erika G. Data Analyst Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Everything in One Place" January 13, 2025 5.0 Pros It’s robust, scalable, easy to use. The paid version is a nice bonus for extra features Cons It needs tuning for big datasets or heavy traffic. Some advanced tools are only in the paid version Review Source ZLT Zaw Lwin T. Software Engineer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Love MySQL's query style but too slow when compare with MongoDB" November 10, 2024 5.0 I have about 5 years experience with mysql. Pros I like normalization on MySQL and also love query style. Cons I don't like slow. If I compare with MySQL and MongoDB, MongoDB is so fast. Review Source FT Federico T. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A Reliable Tool" January 15, 2025 5.0 Pros MySQL is reliable and easy to use. It’s great for managing databases and works well for small to medium-sized projects Cons Sometimes it can be a bit slow with large datasets, and setting up advanced features might take some time. But overall, it’s a solid tool Review Source VL Vince L. Director, Application Development Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Excellent product and fully capable as compared to other mainstream options" March 2, 2025 5.0 For smaller projects, this has been my recommendation to the IT team if at all is a choice to use. The product is scalable (to a degree), efficient, and user friendly. Pros MySQL UI is fantastic across the board. There are so many third party UIs as well that work well with its usage and administration Cons I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this product. Review Source MN Martha N. CEO Consumer Services Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "MySQL Review" December 2, 2024 3.0 After I realised that there was a bug, I contacted my friends in Uganda and requested them to run their scripts via SQL Server or ORACLE.. MySQL did have a bug though. I think it has been fixed. Ugandan websites are no longer crashing. Pros MySql seems to work for many websites. I think it is good for people who can't afford Cons Some years ago, online websites in Uganda were timing out. I found later that they were using MySQL. \*\*I thought there was a bug\*\* Review Source HG Harshit G. Financial Analyst Financial Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Best Integration with Excel" March 9, 2025 4.0 Pros The best thing I like about it’s integration with Excel. Cons It’s a little hard to understand for beginners. Review Source UR Umang R. Strategy Program Lead Business Supplies and Equipment Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Easy to learn and use - effective tool" September 29, 2024 4.0 Overall wonderful experience and great learning tool Pros Very user friendly and easy to learn and connect Cons Large datasets are not easily supported and may not be compatible Review Source NK Nick K. Lead Performance Analyst Sports Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Fantabulous Database Management Program" July 16, 2024 5.0 Pros Databases management in one place is what I like most about MySQL. Cons It was quite daunting to deploy MySQL, but we acquired third-party system integrators. Review Source Diego R. Analista de Sistemas Higher Education Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Comentarios sobre MySQL" July 24, 2024 5.0 Pros Su combinación de características, rendimiento y flexibilidad lo convierten en una excelente opción para una amplia variedad de aplicaciones. Cons MySQL puede tener algunas limitaciones en cuanto a funcionalidades avanzadas, como particionamiento de tablas, gestión de datos espaciales y soporte para grandes volúmenes de datos analíticos Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Data Programming Program Development Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A thinking about MySQL" June 8, 2024 5.0 Pros MySQL is an extremely sophisticated and adaptable open-source relational database management system. It is simple to set up and operate, and it is extremely flexible, allowing customers to personalize the system to their individual requirements. MySQL is an excellent solution for businesses of all sizes due to its extensive range of features and capabilities. Cons It can be troublesome to import big MySQL databases from one host to another. Remember that there may be website issues, process breakdowns during uploading or importing that require you to restart, or the import that does not fully transfer everything. I've figured out a way around this multiple times with only a massive dump. Other than that, it has gotten better with time, and as of the most recent version, I have to say that it is performing flawlessly. Review Source Alex M. Software Developer Computer & Network Security Used the software for: 1-2 years ### " The Security in MySQL Database" November 15, 2023 5.0 MySQL has a large and active community. This means there's an abundance of resources, forums, and tutorials available, making it easier to find help and solutions to common issues. Being open source and freely available is a significant advantage. It reduces costs for businesses and developers and promotes a collaborative development environment. Pros MySQL's combination of being open source, easy to use, and offering strong performance and scalability makes it a popular choice for various applications, from small-scale projects to large-scale enterprise solutions. Cons The MyISAM storage engine, while simple and fast for read-heavy workloads, lacks support for transactions and foreign keys. This limitation makes it less suitable for applications that require strong ACID compliance. Review Source Miguel C. Desarrollador de Software. Program Development Used the software for: 2+ years ### "El mejor cliente servidor de base de datos del mercado!" September 16, 2023 5.0 Se lográ implementar a muy bajo costo tecnologías web con acceso a bases de datos en tiempo real que son muy necesarias para crear productos abarcando las demandas del mercado en cuanto a funcionalidad general. Pros MySql se implementa en prácticamente casi todo servidor web que se preste y es gratuito en la mayoría de los casos. Se usa muy fácil e integra perfectamente con herramientas populares de programación como Php / Ajax. Cons Lo único que puede tener que no es muy conveniente, es que a veces se actualiza muy rápido y deja cosas obsoletas, lo que obliga a cambiar cierto código que funcionaba correctamente, por lo que si no se controla el servidor que tiene instalado MySql, puede que haya estos inconvenientes. Review Source IK Irfaan K. System officer Industrial Automation Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Review about mysql" September 20, 2023 5.0 We run our pos software database with mysql databases Pros Easy to use and very scalable for our organization Cons For now we see everything we need for our operation is present Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/) Reason for choosing MySQL Easy to use Review Source Joseph M. Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Agrxis Review on MySQL" May 17, 2023 5.0 My experience with MySQL has led me to believe that it is a superb database management system that has significantly improved my ability to store and retrieve data. My preferred option for managing massive datasets and sophisticated queries is MySQL because of how simple it is to install and configure, as well as its solid features and great performance. The broad range of services and the strong sense of community support have been crucial in helping me overcome any obstacles I faced. Due to MySQL's adaptability, I am able to effectively manage a wide range of applications, from little side projects to sophisticated business solutions. Because of its dependability, scalability, and extensive security features, I can rest easy knowing that my data is well-protected. Pros I am quite amazed by MySQL and the outstanding features it provides. MySQL has played a significant role in my professional development as a database management system by giving me a dependable and effective platform for storing, managing, and retrieving data. My favorite aspects of MySQL are its scalability and robustness. It is able to handle high data quantities with ease, ensuring optimal performance even in demanding settings. MySQL is an excellent option for both small-scale projects and enterprise-level applications due to its simplicity of use and flexibility. Its broad support for a variety of platforms and programming languages enables me to easily include it into my current software ecosystem. Cons Even while my overall experience with MySQL has been favorable, there have been a few things that I've found difficult or that could be done better. I thought the complexity of managing and establishing replication setups was one area that needed improvement. In some cases, setting up and maintaining replication in MySQL requires complex setups and a thorough understanding of the architecture. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Small Company Owner Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Free high-performance relational database" August 19, 2022 5.0 I started working with MySQL around 2002. I was looking for some low cost database to use and let old DBF structures in the past. Found MySQL and have never quit working with it since then, not even when I started working with other databases like Oracle and MS SQL Server Pros It is free to use and have a large known community of users all over the planet. Cons It is free to use, as long as you don't develop the applications using some strict and exclusive commands. I don't know if this have changes and by and large people don't seems to care about it, not even the owner for I have never seen or heard of anybody charged or asked about it. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/)[IBM Informix](https://www.capterra.com/p/250710/IBM-Informix/) Reason for choosing MySQL Little cost at all necessary actions (install, configure and maintain), quite bigger community and simplicity Switched from [dBASE Plus](https://www.capterra.com/p/80138/dBASE-Plus/) MySQL enabled me to have a significant upgrade in my security and data integrity and could handle a lot more payload at a single time with little cost. Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Send me user reviews about this product ### Fill out the form and we'll send a list of the top-rated software based on real user reviews directly to your inbox.