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# Page 30 - Reviews of MySQL

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Ushan Sasika G.  
Freelance Software Developer ( Part time )  
Internet  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Build your professional database with MySQL"

November 29, 2018

4.0

It is very easy to implement database structure as I wish. The probability of occurring errors in MySQL much lower than other similar products.

Pros

MySQL is available in multiple platforms such as Linux and Mac and very easy to use.

Cons

Lager and complex databases show low performance than other competitors.

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MuKuL G.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Simplicity with MySql"

February 16, 2019

5.0

Overall a good approach on startups. Need to be resolved for more better resolutions on query execution with better performance.

Pros

Query execution is good with small data sets. Easy to setup and install. Complex procedures can be created. Works good with joins. Model charts are supported.

Cons

Needs more update on security and performance on large data sets. Offers few data types. Some functions are not well documented. Data partitions are not allowed.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
San Marcos Unified School District  
Education Management  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good SQL Alternative"

August 28, 2018

4.0

MySQL is a free version for DBs, you can use almost all features provided by MS SQL but the DB has a limitation of the amount of Data or Size you can have per instance

Pros

Free version, will work with most OS. Does not require special hardware

Cons

DB has a limit on size, does not have full features like Full SQL

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Administrador de sistemas y Desarollo de Software  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Evolution of queries."

February 5, 2019

5.0

Its our primary Database server, we like the way to develop in our local machines or seek logs in the server.

Pros

Every update include new tools to adapt to new requerimients, From NoSQL context to speed and stability.

Cons

To find documentation you need to invest time to find commands or functions.

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Denis V.  
MS SQL Server DBA  
  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "MySQL great RDBMS and can be used even for free."

March 21, 2018

4.0

Pros

First of all it has free version. This database management system is pretty easy to install. Excellent response times even with very large 5TB databases in couple of seconds that, in conjunction with non-relational databases, can be a great solution for big data. Uses the universal sql query language for most DBMS. For you available as a graphical management interface and console, which makes the management very flexible for certain situations, depending on what kind of operation you need to carry out. Given the popularity of this database also would like to mention a huge community that in most cases you can find answers to your questions do not resort to professional help that can save your money. Open source.

Cons

This database management system is not compatible with all SQL standards. MySQL does not support common table expression, the validation constraints on SQL. MySQL does not support full outer join.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Lead Game Designer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Still one of the best database system"

July 17, 2019

4.0

Pros

It's still one of the best ways for creating database and using them without taking into consideration the programming language you are using.

Cons

It has the same cons that all the relational database have. If you are managing a lot of records it sometimes get slower.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
MySQL Review  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "MySQL reviw"

April 15, 2019

5.0

The databses of all our all sites that we developped are MySQL

Pros

MySQL is a free software that helps to store informations. We can create many databases in this MySQL. It is useful for test when developping software / web site and is also include in many hosting site. The SQL language is also easy for beginners.

Cons

It does not work on virtual machine and also very difficult to be used when developping with frameworks like Laravel

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AYK

Abbas Yusufzai K.  
Geologist  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "MySQL.. A free and easy to use Database tool."

June 5, 2021

5.0

I prefer this software because it is free and can be used for a variety of applications. It includes a user interface that is relatively simple to navigate and easy yo understand with a little practice.

Pros

MySQL has been the industry standard for most web applications. It is a strong and professional relational database management system with practically all of the features you'd expect. Partitioning, text indexing, geo data type (you can search objects near a location), and even NoSQL are available at the data level. Clusters can also be used to create more robust (but more complex) systems. There are two types of MySQL, (i) proprietary and (ii) open source ('community' version). Because it is Open Source, it is the most widely used DBMS on the Internet, as well as the most tools compatible platform. When it comes to systems, you may build up Master-Slave or even Master-Master systems to boost read availability. Also Geofencing is a simple feature to deploy because MySQL has built-in support for it.

Cons

For big amounts of data, MySQL is not recommended because queries become excessively sluggish. Also, you cannot use prepared statements; instead, you must generate dynamic SQL statements. Also it is comparatively a bit inflexible and lack some special task specific features and functionalities that its competitor platforms provide.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Full Stack Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Blazing fast and reliable"

January 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

One of the most used DBMS born in the 90s but still rocking with stunning performances and functionalities. WIth a PHP application it creates a perfect couple, expecially when you need relations between several entities. Use phpMyAdmin to have a decent UI on top of it.

Cons

Slow updates during the past created many unofficial forks such as MariaDB. There are not so many decent UI to use MySQL other then phpMyAdmin.

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AK

Amandeep K.  
Software Developer  
Accounting  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best open source RDMS"

August 18, 2018

4.0

Works pretty well for small to large businesses, fast and easy to manipulate and implement and join dynamic queries. Great feature of sub-queries.

Pros

MySQL is the best RDBMS which is available to users free of cost (icing on the cake) as it is very easy to learn for beginners as well as professionals. It is well supported by most of the programming languages. All type of querying i.e Data Storing, Data fetching, Data manipulation - Great Performace. Multiple user access. Good option when concurrent connections required from users. Continuous growing user base.

Cons

Support for user defined functions can be improved. Also, performance issues in Data Analysis & Reporting tasks.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Ceo  
Graphic Design  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The best database"

April 3, 2019

5.0

Pros

MySQL is the best and more used database of the present time. It is fast and easy to setup that. You can have use many tables in the same database.

Cons

It can become a bit slow if the databases get too large, requiring more memory and processor of the equipment.

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Max B.  
Solutions Architect  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Awesome low-cost relational database"

August 2, 2019

5.0

Pros

MySQL is a great low-cost relational database that we've set up for many clients. It's easy to spin up a new AWS instance with MySQL on it and you are off and running.

Cons

Performance tweaks aren't completed straightforward but it is pretty quick out of the box.

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AR

Antoine R.  
Développeur  
Program Development  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Le SGBD open source de référence"

January 16, 2024

5.0

Pros

Simple à installer et à utiliser. Très complet, bien que pas autant que ses concurrents, au niveau des fonctionnalités.

Cons

Il manque quelques typages de colonnes. MySQL souffre aussi d'un manque de souplesse dans la construction des schémas.

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pJ

prabhat J.  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Ideal practice of relational database services"

November 23, 2019

4.0

It will remain my first choice for OLTP based, and medium size applications

Pros

Being a data engineer I know how much effective and useful this service is. No other software can match this level reliability in relational database services. Although there are many new platform like aurora is giving tough competitions to it but it will still be first choice for OLTP services. Only demerit in mysql is , with increasing data change in size and format , it left behind.

Cons

Only demerit in mysql is , with increasing data change in size and format , it left behind. It's not ideal for today's world where companies are dealing with petabytes of data and processing

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SR

Soleira R.  
engineer  
Construction  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "my positive experience with MYSQL"

August 24, 2022

5.0

Pros

It is a tool that the programmer appreciates and is very versatile when working with databases.

Cons

When I started programming or using it, I was interested in knowing how databases worked and I found MYSQL and everything was made easy for me, its interface is very easy, I like how database queries are made, I can recommend it with the eyes closed is a positive experience

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JR

Jeffrey R.  
Business and VoIP Operations Manager  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MySQL - The database that powers the web."

February 11, 2021

5.0

I use it everyday as the background database for just about every system I touch from telecomm PBX systems, to front end websites. MySQL runs them all flawlessly.

Pros

MySQL is the backbone of the web, without it we would only have stale websites or websites connected to databases that work occasionally well. MySQL works everytime.

Cons

Nothing, it is a simple database that can handle tons of data with little to no issue, though a learning curve is expected if coming from other database systems or no database background at all.

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Emin N.  
Research Assistant  
Political Organization  
Used the software for: Less than 6 months

### "Fast, helpful and innovative software for database management and web development"

July 18, 2020

4.0

MySQL was very helpful when I was doing quantitative political data research for my job. Despite it was kind of complicated hard to understand and continue procedures, after some time I got used to functions and tools of this software. It is especially a good software for home office job activities in different fields.

Pros

1) There are many advantageous features such as data integration, resource management and transparent monitoring. 2) Smooth collaboration with different database resources. From my past experience, there was not any issue when I collaborated to Oracle database. 3) Reliable security system- It allows a user to carry out eCommerce business activities (to make fast and safe money transactions)

Cons

1) To overcome errors can be sometimes confusing and a long procedure. in order to obtain error notification, you need to do a selection and to be aware of the index. 2) There are bugs in timestamp methods when a use implements them. i was not able to fix date ranges

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AB

Alexandre B.  
CEO & Programmer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Blazingly amazing"

January 30, 2021

5.0

Pros

MySQL it's a good thing to know and a great way to start learning how to store and manipulate data, it is a very stable server software and has a lot of documentation and community support on internet

Cons

Some errors thrown by the server are very unclear and it's difficult to debug the SQL query

Alternatives considered

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

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Sr. System Administrator  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Open Source Relational Database"

December 18, 2018

5.0

MYSQL is a great product with RDBMS support and free of cost. There are lot of 3rd party front ends present for this as well.

Pros

It supports RDBMS and supports most of the MSSQL queries as well.

Cons

Some of the MSSQL feature is not supported, so migration to MySQL is a bit tough from MSSQL

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Ernie D.  
VP Digital Marketing  
Marketing and Advertising  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Powerful and Versatile Database Solution"

December 9, 2019

5.0

We've moved most of our databases powering our reporting dashboards over to MySQL. We're very happy with it.

Pros

Moving databases to MySQL just makes sense. Great for powering dashboards of all kinds. Fast and integrates with all kinds of platforms. We use Postgres too but MySQL is our default.

Cons

No real drawbacks. Like any programming language, there is a learning curve and a syntax to get used to, but it has served all our needs.

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Marius K.  
Programmer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL databases are here to stay."

August 4, 2019

5.0

MySQL is easy to use, there is bunch of GUI tools if you are not comfortable with CLI.

Pros

It's not a shiny new toy, but tested technology, so someone has already solved the problem you have.

Cons

The cons would be scaling the database across multiple servers can become a headache.

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VR

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

### "MySQL- The Best Database Management System "

April 25, 2021

5.0

I love using Mysql I have made many Website Backend Using Mysql.

Pros

MySQL Basically used for Backend Work. I love using Mysql Because it's too Easy To used DBMS Systems. The best thing about Mysql is that it is open source and relatively quick and simple to understand. MySQL Syntax is simple and easy, allowing us to write queries quickly and learn more quickly.

Cons

MySQL isn't very good at handling massive databases. Other Wise I am happy with his performance.

Reason for choosing MySQL

I am a web developer For my website Backend, it's simple and fast.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Navigation  
Capital Markets  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Navigation "

March 21, 2023

5.0

Pros

MySQL est l'un de meilleurs logiciels en se sens qu'il me permets une bonne navigation grâce à sa base de données

Cons

Rien de grand à reprocher au logiciel selon mes compétences

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John G.  
IT Consultant  
Computer Networking  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Best Database Backend"

February 26, 2019

5.0

Less expensive, powerful SQL platform that uses less resources. This is the best SQL platform that I;ve used.

Pros

Very low resource usage compared to other SQL products without sacrificing performance.

Cons

Management is a little more complicated than other SQL products such as MS SQL.

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VR

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

### "The best for database"

February 17, 2022

5.0

Pros

Language clear and full of features and tutorials

Cons

Sometimes Workbench crashes and some commands are not working according to the version

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