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MySQL

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# Page 35 - Reviews of MySQL

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Steven H.  
Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great Open Source product"

July 25, 2019

4.0

Pros

I like this product because it is free and so widely available for many projects. It has a relatively easy GUI to move through and figure out with little training.

Cons

It can be kind of heavy on the system it is installed on, but this is partly due to the nature of the program and is not entirely the fault of the developers.

Alternatives considered

[MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

integrated better with our project

Review Source

CV

Christophe V.  
Responsable marketing digital  
Automotive  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Un système de gestion de database fiable"

August 12, 2023

4.0

Pros

nous avons une plateforme solide pour stocker et analyser nos données de marketing, garantissant ainsi que nos insights et rapports sont basés sur une source fiable et performante.

Cons

MySQL peut demander une expertise technique importante pour optimiser et gérer certaines configurations avancées

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Deepankar C.  
Team Lead  
Entertainment  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "One of the best SQL databases"

July 7, 2020

4.0

Pros

I really like the following features of MySQL - Indexing - query optimization - backup and recovery

Cons

I feel MySQL has a bit of a learning curve especially for new users.

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VR

Verified Reviewer  
Chief Technology Officer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MySQL is a Reliable, Mature Database"

April 20, 2019

5.0

Pros

MySQL is a well-documented, widely-used database management system that ticks all the boxes.

Cons

The biggest challenge with MySQL is the recent fragmentation with MariaDB.

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mV

manhar V.  
Solution Lead  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good RDMS for new users"

November 2, 2020

4.0

It was really a RDMS product for small to medium size of companies. Good support and help can be found in communities.

Pros

Great support on stack overflow and easy installation process.

Cons

More features on database of back up and recovery.

Alternatives considered

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

Review Source

Arturo L.  
GIS Business Consultant  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Good Database Administration System"

August 29, 2020

4.0

MySQL is the first option I take when I work on a web based project software! I have been using it for about 10+ years now.

Pros

It has the largest community in the world of databases, so if you get stuck with something, there are lots of tech forums entries and people willing to help. MySQL is supported in the most used operative systems (Windows/Linux) for app servers. It is the perfect RDBMS for small to medium projects!

Cons

I have found slow performance with MySQL when working with large spatial/geographic datasets compared with other open source or community edition databases

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Kfir M.  
Analytics Product Manager  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "MySQL is our native db language"

February 15, 2018

5.0

Database of the company i work for, is all based on MySQL, no need to look further and pay money for other non free databases soltions

Pros

All you need to get it up and running is to have a server, any kind of machine will do that work, and everything else is free!, also, MySQL can handle large amount of data with a very fast backend mechanism.

Cons

Some features that i used to have in other SQL applications are still missing (such as multiple db connections on a single select statement as Oracle is having)

Review Source

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Athira T.  
Student  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "MySQL"

October 12, 2020

5.0

Good. It is easy to use and access information. The only drawback is the one given above.

Pros

It is easy to use. Data can be readily accessed. Without any trouble, all the information one needs is displayed.

Cons

Sometimes, there is trouble in logging in. Even when the password is right, the entry is denied. While installing MySQL, the page where we create the password is not user friendly. One is confused at that stage.

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VR

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

### "Great Software Tool"

December 14, 2018

5.0

Pros

I was able to manage my Database and write queries with ease using this tool.

Cons

It is free and online and can be used for powerful things why wouldn't i like it.

Review Source

HI

Haim I.  
CTO  
Financial Services  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "A great solution with great ROI and TCO"

September 18, 2020

5.0

MySQL offers advanced features and reliability far beyond a typical freeware project. It can totaly ne the first choise for enterpise DB.

Pros

The best is that's an open source, reliable, cost-effective, and easy to manage.

Cons

Nothing realy. After my DBA team got to know the product, they have never looked back.

Alternatives considered

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

Reason for choosing MySQL

The main 3 reasons were, ease of use, security and scalability.

Review Source

Mark H.  
Senior Administrator  
Higher Education  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "Definitive open source database software"

September 16, 2019

5.0

I've built many sites with MySQL databases, and used it for my own home database system until a few months ago.

Pros

It's free, open source, reliable and secure and fully featured - it does everything you need it to do.

Cons

It requires a bit of technical knowledge to set it up, and in some areas has been superceded with more up to date software.

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George Rex A.  
Co-Founder & CAO  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "The Best Opensource Database Option"

September 24, 2019

4.0

I have used MySQL for years even when it was under Sun Microsystem. Its been helpful in our works from creating dynamic web systems to on-premise desktop apps. We currently use it for all our web development projects, especially knowing the fact that it is part of the tool needed for WordPress development. Its a great database tool.

Pros

The software is easy to use and its very robust, scale-able and particularly applicable to modern software tools.

Cons

The software really hasn't implemented enough security measures, especially the fact that I have to change for stronger passwords.

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Cristian O.  
Docente catedrático  
Consumer Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "simple and functional"

January 22, 2019

5.0

if you have a giant company, MySQL should not be your choice due to its limits (number of registry), however if you are starting your site or not managing a significant data volume MySQL is the best.

Pros

MySql is really simple and also multiplatform, it is not relevant which server you have MySql allows to be installed on almost any computer. The interface and the language is based on SQL, this allows a broad support from the community.

Cons

Due to MySQL is open source alternative a lot features of mysql are not reported and special learning is required if you can get all benefits of this.

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VR

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

### "Open source with lots of flexibility "

April 16, 2019

5.0

Pros

Open source Secure Supporting all the OS Production ready Easy to administrating it

Cons

I am using it from more than 3 yrs for my all env but no cons so far

Review Source

Pardeep K.  
Quality Assurance  
Oil & Energy  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "SQL"

December 5, 2018

4.0

Pros

I like the flexibility of SQL open source as it reduces the cost of ownership for my projects.

Cons

I found the database is limited in performance diagnostics.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
Software Engineer  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 6-12 months

### "Relational Connections are stronger than real connections"

August 8, 2019

3.0

Pros

Use this software on a daily basis, to make a connection with DB and work along with that. Ease in creating DB using the terminal. The installation process is smooth, you can download supported software with that, and in the end, test your connection. You can basically perform CRUD operations on tables using commands, their documentation is very written have gone through that once or twice.

Cons

Hard to reset the password of MySQL. Long process no eases in that.

Review Source

VR

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

### "Open source database for storing your data."

May 23, 2019

4.0

We needed to use a database for a SAAS system where data for different clients needs to be separated from each other. Using SQL server was expensive and would require so many resources as we need to create one database for each client, which would results in thousands of databases. So the management decided to go with My SQL as it was open source and light weight.

Pros

Light weight and performance. Supports all syntax of SQL and easy to use. Explain command provide insights on where to improve to make data fetching faster.

Cons

Stored Procedures and User defined functions are missing. Fetches data slow when database is heavy.

Review Source

Eutimio A.  
Computer Science Student  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: I used a free trial

### "MySQL as the best database manager for beginners"

February 21, 2022

3.0

My first database manager, I have a great affection for it because with this tool I learned to manage relational databases, from a command console to use reverse engineering, a tool that for those who want to get started in database management is highly recommended.

Pros

Using MySQL in my first years in the computer career, I feel that this manager is very easy to learn, because their tools consist of facilitad thanks to the fact that they are intuitive, perform searches using the sql language is a fundamental pillar, I like that you can alter between code and graphical interface, thanks to this you can make a comparison of the two parts without getting lost or complicated to use it.

Cons

Like many tools of this type, they turn out to be invasive with the processes, making it difficult to use other alternatives, a point that, without being related to the characteristics of the tool itself, turns out to be annoying in the aforementioned case.

Alternatives considered

[PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/)[MariaDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/132005/MariaDB/)[SQLite](https://www.capterra.com/p/158187/SQLite/)

Reason for choosing MySQL

Mostly on the recommendation of teachers, but when I saw the tools it offers, it seemed like the best option.

Review Source

SN

Salman N.  
Technology Expert  
Telecommunications  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Market leader in database management "

July 29, 2022

5.0

Pros

used to fetch and process large databases smoothly

Cons

overall no issues were found as it's a straightforward software

Review Source

John D. K.  
Founder  
Information Technology and Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Excellent database query tool!"

April 30, 2019

5.0

Pros

Writing code to pull data from a relational database is made easy with MySQL!

Cons

The processing time and timeout sequence for this software is displeasing.

Review Source

VR

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

### "Perfect for everyon"

February 15, 2019

5.0

Pros

Mysql is great for both beginners and professionals. It is super easy to learn yet very powerful.

Cons

The GUI's such as mysql workbench isn't the greatest.

Review Source

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Onur İlyas T.  
Software Developer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 1-2 years

### "MySQL Review"

August 18, 2023

4.0

Pros

\+ Strong community support+ Open-source+ Cross-platform and cloud support (Linux, Windows, MacOS, AWS, Google Cloud, Azure)+ Custom functions+ Easy to use and deploy

Cons

\- InnoDB limitations- Support for complex data types is comparatively more limited than certain other database systems.

Review Source

VR

Verified Reviewer  
software engineering intern  
Information Services  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great for Setting up Databases locally/ working on backend development"

July 13, 2019

4.0

SQL queries, procedures and triggers development

Pros

Ease of use and accessibility to various dbs and schemas.

Cons

User interface could be improved for easy viewing

Review Source

SA

Sanchit A.  
Senior Software Engineer  
Computer Software  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Great tool but with some downsides"

November 7, 2019

3.0

Pros

The controls over a connected database and the seamless connections with server side databases is great. It's easy to visualize a query plan and a table schema insights like constraints and keys and relations to other tables. It's simple to use it for testing queries on a DB and get insights about the data.

Cons

The software often crashes with multiple DB connections. It tends to slow down on queries handling large data and becomes unresponsive. Not the best option while working on production issues where time is of the essence.

Review Source

Kyle C.  
Senior Web Engineer  
Retail  
Used the software for: 2+ years

### "Used it for a decade"

November 26, 2018

5.0

Pros

I've used MySQL for a decade, and while it's not perfect, it's been great for me.

Cons

Some of the documentation is sometimes less than crystal clear.

Review Source

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