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# Page 20 - Reviews of MySQL

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kalaiselvan K.  
Integration Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "MqSQL Review"

October 29, 2019

4.0

Overall it is a good open source DBMS database for beginners to try out and learn the concepts.

Pros

MySql is the Open source Database and anyone can use it without any licence cost. Queries are very simple and common to other RDBMS database. MqSQL Drivers(API) are available for all the Programming languages which makes easy to connect database from the code. This is platform independent and can be installed in any OS(Windows, Linux ). We can create procedures, triggers easily with MYSQl and the data back up can be handled softly. It supports CSV, Excel and Plain Text files for Uploading.

Cons

If the table has relatively more data count, the performance for query retrieval is slow. when you have too many open connections, database will go down and you will see the connection errors.

Alternatives considered

[Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

Because it is an Open Source Database

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AJ

Anoop J.  
Senior Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Preface to MySQL with Other Database Management Systems"

May 17, 2019

5.0

90% of our client websites of small and medium scale enterprises are working with MySQL. Till date there is not any issues raised by them on database problems.

Pros

The ease of availability of MySQL package right from installation, deployment and implementation is the most important advantage. Following that, the mysql backend command line implementation is also hazzle free for an intermediate or expert user. For an average data handling website or web portal MySQL is the best option for Database.

Cons

For a server system with too much MySQL hits, the database can go hang or down and it may take 15 -30 minutes to re-stabilize this software daemon. So if the website is too much data drawn it would be better to use PostgreSQL or NoSQL rather than MySQL

Reason for choosing MySQL

Free, ease of use, fairly easy to understand as well as good technical support through knowledge-base and other forums.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Network engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "MySQL"

March 5, 2022

5.0

my experience on this is okay and also happy to do handle of this software i recommend this for the databases and also on the data and reporting

Pros

i like to this software its easy to use to our data and analysis and audit our data and easy to track the databases of sql and reporting our report in dashboard

Cons

i least i dont want to this software sometimes it getting error our data

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VR

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

### "Amazing Database program"

October 12, 2018

5.0

I have a lot of benefits through that MySQL because I'm the full-stack web designer and I used My SQL for my lots of Systems so that it is best one that I have to use as Database Software ,overall it will be the better software who tries to work with Databases.

Pros

I started to work with databases in my university life in there I used a lot of database program before use Mysql and I wanted to use an open source database program that why I choose that one. I am using Mysql till today because of It very easy to use and very fast working with data.I'm working With Java Spring MVC framework with MySQL so that.It know what it is,it 's best Database software work with Backend Developers.

Cons

Some of the things are .. Mysql doesen't support full outer join also some time backward compatibility is not good and if the database is very huge it will be getting some difficulties.

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Nujan S.  
Managing Director  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Easy to write queries and manage datas."

August 14, 2022

4.0

Pros

I've been using MySQL as my primary database since few years and I never felt I need anything else considering my use case. Small level projects can be handled with MySQL easily and It's even easier to manage database. Learning the queries is also pretty simple than any other SQL Databases.

Cons

It takes time to load if the database is a bit large and takes forever to import big databases.

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Darshan M.  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Review for MySQL"

November 23, 2022

4.0

My overall experience with MySQL is good I used MySQL for more than 2 years and I loved to use this tool.

Pros

The most like part about MySQL is to use a small space to store the database and at the end, You can run queries in less time and your application is faster. MySQL is very easy to understand and It solves the problem of where to store the database.

Cons

The last part about MySQL is hard to change the database in bulk. MySQL is slow when you run many records to insert, update or delete.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Web Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "I use mysql daily for my job. The language is amazing, and insanely powerful"

June 18, 2018

4.0

Pros

MySQL is so prevalent in so many companies these days, I absolutely love MySQL. I think the best part of it all is that its open source. If you desire to to anything with databases, you should probably look into MySQL.

Cons

I cant find any cons to MySQL itself, but I find that MySQL workbench, although very powerful, it isn't very reliable. It tends to crash quite often. I tend to use Sequel Pro in most cases that I don't need the added functionality of Workbench.

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Adam P.  
SR Supply Chain, FP&A analyst  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Gets things done and is structured well "

June 3, 2021

4.0

It has been good, but there is a bit of a learning curve.

Pros

I have found that the queries perform faster than some of the other SQL programs I have used. I like that you can check your query syntax before running it. It is affordable for what you get.

Cons

There isn’t a wizard or graphics interface at all which is included in some Microsoft and other database query tools. You need to know all sql syntax, which means you are going to bottleneck data flows to those that are proficient.

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Yngrid M.  
Docente y Coordinadora del Dpto de Informática  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### " It is a very good database manger that can be combined with different programming software. "

July 8, 2018

5.0

As mentioned above has many benefits, among the most important first that is open source, so it can be used freely, quite easy to use in regards to its graphical interface very good support of SQL statements, very good processing speed and compatible with many other software to implement systems especially on the web

Pros

It is a very good database manger that can be combined with different programming software. It is quite easy to use and understand for those who start programming systems that use databases. It is open source so it has a lot of use in the community of programmers, in addition very good speed of response of the operations. You do not need a computer with large hardware specifications.

Cons

Actually I do not have much to indicate in this aspect since I find an excellent database manager especially for beginners, maybe it lacks some documentation in some aspects

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Gregor G.  
Analista Especialista Programador  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Preferred handler for the web"

April 18, 2019

3.0

It is still my favorite because it is easy to use and implement. I recommend it for medium and small projects.

Pros

I have used this manager for many web projects, it is ideal and is already integrated in multiple platforms. It is the easiest to use, understand and configure.

Cons

It would be ideal to implement the functionalities that the great managers have, even though I feel it is lacking. I have had problems with other operating systems and the recovery of information has been problematic

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "User Interface for DB management "

September 11, 2019

4.0

It's a great software for handling your database workflow, but more can be done form the team behind it.

Pros

I started with MySQL while developing with PHP and have been using it constantly for about 5 years now. It's one of the first things I install on a new work PC. It's makes managing and interacting with SQL databases easy and fun (Saves the command line stress).

Cons

MySQL has been a little stagnant with adding support for new database types over the past 5 years I have been using it.

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Paul R.  
Therapist  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Brilliant for websites"

March 18, 2022

5.0

Great, it works really well and never had to contact any customer support which is a great thing :)

Pros

I use mysql with my website and although do not fully understand it due to its complexity its a fundamental part of my site and therefore very valuable

Cons

At the moment everything has been great, so cant really say any dislikes at the moment, but will update if any occur

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A perfect backend for your php websites"

February 18, 2023

5.0

The overall experience with mysql has been exceptional as its provides security as well we can develop 3 tier applications easily.

Pros

The best part about Mysql is that it has a easy syntax and also it can be easily configured by xampp while making php website and also can store large data in mysql in table and column format.

Cons

Overall mysql provides all the functionality needed for developing since its a relational database and doesn't provide much stability and functionality since all the tasks should be assigned in row column

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
CTO  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "the foundation for every web developer"

July 15, 2019

5.0

Our company runs many projects/solutions on MySQL. Although we had problems with query performance it turned out to be because of not optimally written queries. Rephrasing the SQLs made us happy each time, gaining back the speed.

Pros

Liked, that it is so widely used, that you can pick it up on many major projects. Standard compliant, custom functions, actively developed - receiving updates and improvements. Has drop-in replacements (like Aws Aurora).

Cons

Fine tuning with variables is not an easy job to get used to.

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RM

Raul M.  
IT Manager  
  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good, cured and free database engine. What else?"

March 31, 2018

4.0

An excellent database with many years of experience and improvement...and it's even free!

Pros

Although this database is aimed for the tech savvy, we did not have any problem at all in the 12 years that we've been using it. No corruptions, no data loss and free. Performance is good. May be a little slower than others in huge databases although we didn't get to that point yet. We have tables with millions of records that query and update even quicker than SQL server. The community is enormous and searching the web you can get help with any issue or doubt. It can be used as server over Windows and Linux OS's, beeing the latter the one that ofers the best performance of both. Paid support is available.

Cons

In Linux maintenance, updates and all that stuff is done using command line which is ok but not that convenient. Of course there are third party tools.

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Maryori C.  
Administrative Assistant  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Databases for everyone"

May 20, 2019

5.0

Happy and learning new features in every new deployment.

Pros

This software it's our daily basis , We have been using this system to store our databases for a long time, we are happy to create our new databases upon MySql, also we share with our students and we create new courses to learn this.

Cons

To be honest some releases has some bugs, but after some months they got fixed, so nothing to complain about this tool. We love this and we always try to apply as much as possible.

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Peter R.  
Web Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best free database system out there"

March 20, 2021

5.0

Great database system for personal or even smaller enterprise applications.

Pros

MySQL has incredibly easy setup process with no associated costs whatsoever. It provides most of the essentials features that paid systems offer, so there is no problem building even enterprise applications on top of it.

Cons

There is no built-in management of JSON data structures, like in PostgreSQL. It can always be taken into account when designing database model, so it's not a huge disadvantage.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
VLSI TEST ENGINEER  
Semiconductors  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MYSQL "Open Source RDMS""

August 6, 2018

5.0

a great freeware tool to manage the data efficiently and with Ease

Pros

it is easy to install, configure and use because of very simple User interface. it can be easily integrated with any platform and language .it is cost ineffective due to which it is very effective for the small scale industries

Cons

while executing a large Query , it hang up and need to restart Proper documentation is not there for many a thing Performance monitoring and optimisation is quiet difficult

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Solutions Architect  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The pioneer in developer friendly Open Source databases"

April 6, 2021

4.0

Overall I am very satisfied with my MySQL experience. I would recommend anybody starting a project that needs an RDBMS to explore MySQL.

Pros

MySQL is easy to get started with, very easy to install and performs great for most use cases. It's the first database I thin of anytime I need an RDBMS in my project.

Cons

There isn't much to dislike, but I would have liked easier options for data replication and native schema migration capabilities that integrate with different programming languages.

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Vikas H.  
Software Developer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Overall a good software for manage RDBMS"

July 26, 2022

5.0

Pros

Simple UI, Simple to learn, Good software to handle SQL Queries and RDBMS.

Cons

MySQL does not support very large database files as efficiently and also does not support check constraints.

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Gift E.  
Cei  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL review"

March 17, 2020

2.0

Its been 5 since I have been using it although all my project are still using it... It is advised you keep a backup frequently or export it to another storage to and watch out for security risk because it is easy to crack...

Pros

It is fast and can be use in most computer programming almost all programs allow SQL and it is easy to learn

Cons

Running large queries can crash your database especially during web project, storing of large rows and column is not advised...and security is sometimes a proplem

Review Source

DC

Daniel C.  
Gestor De Tecnología  
Health, Wellness and Fitness  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Excelente"

June 6, 2023

5.0

Pros

Su facilidad de uso y la gran funcionalidad que tiene, a la par que es excelente en cuanto al manejo y gestión de las bases de datos

Cons

Quizá la falta de lenguajes para usarlo pero en general es de lo mejor que he probado

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aM

al M.  
CHIEF OF STORE  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MYSQL Review"

August 22, 2023

5.0

I start using MYSQL as my DB administrator til now, and it makes my work more productive with any feature

Pros

easy to useintegrated with any programming language

Cons

I can manage my data easily, free, and easy to learn

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JLF

José Luis F.  
Director  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "8 Year using MySQL"

March 22, 2021

5.0

We use MySQL on our website. Our experience is very good and we have not had any problems with our system. It does its job perfectly and we have had no need to migrate to another database manager.

Pros

It adapts perfectly to medium and large systems. Replaces large and expensive database engines in many applications. It is very popular and there is a large amount of information and a very active user community.

Cons

It would be nice to improve the MySQL Workbench graphical interface to make it more stable. MySQL Workbench is not strictly part of the product, but is developed by the same group, as additional development software.

Reason for choosing MySQL

Because it is the most popular and best documented database manager, for my level of use.

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Drew L.  
IT Administrator  
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Enterprise Open Source Databasing"

August 9, 2018

5.0

Pros

Very stable performance. Easy to install. Extremely well documented with lots of resources online. Scalable. Secure. A host of add-on suites for different tools like management, reporting, developing, etc. Backup utility is excellent and I don't have to worry about my data being unsafe.

Cons

Lacks some compliance that other stuctured query languages might have. Doesn't support indexing for JSON. Lacks some extensibility features that others might have.

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