# Page 4 | MySQL Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 4 - 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 4 - Reviews of MySQL ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 76-100 of 2095 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use CF Carlos F. Partner Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL: free relational database manager" August 14, 2020 5.0 MySQL is a free relational database manager. I use it daily to manage data for several web applications (most commonly, by pairing it with PHP). It's fast and versatile enough to meet all my needs in different scenarios and for different types of data (e.g. client databases and many others). Pros In my opinion, MySQL has the following main advantages: 1. It's versatile and adapts to different use cases. Although MySQL is most commonly used to manage data for web applications (in what's called LAMP: Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), it's really a jack-of-all-trades that one can use in different scenarios. 2. It's rock-solid. MySQL and its featured stability have both passed the test of time; the software was created 25 years ago and it's already in its 8th version. 3. It makes use of current technologies. Although it's "old", MySQL uses current database technologies, like multi-byte characters and different data-handling engines. 4. It's popular. MySQL is in the default repositories of most Linux-based operating systems, and there's plenty of documentation about it. 5. It's free. MySQL offers a fully-functional, free "community" version. Cons The way I see it, MySQL has two disadvantages: 1. Depending on the amount of data it handles and on how many clients connect to it, MySQL can use a lot of resources, effectively becoming a server hog and therefore requiring a powerful computer/server. 2. MySQL isn't exactly the easiest software to install and manage; it requires quite some technical knowledge. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/) Reason for choosing MySQL Familiarity with the software. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Full Stack Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL review" May 29, 2023 5.0 Pros It's one of the most complete Relational database in the market, it has a lof of features that makes the developer's workflow easier. Cons All the features that I might need were already covered so I have nothing to complain about. Review Source Torikul I. Freelancer - Web Developer Internet Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL is the world's most popular free open source database" September 23, 2021 5.0 It's simply perfect that was able to fulfil my needs. Basically, I use the MySQL database for web development purposes, It was so helpful for me so far. My overall experience is really remarkable with the MySQL database. Pros MySQL is so easy to use and comfortable, even a lot suitable for the WordPress platforms. I like how this database has organized everything, backup process, data replacement, adding or deleting tables, find out the important data even query. If I want to do something, I can write some code as commands and all done. This database supports a query language too. Cons There are no cons I've noticed with the MySQL database. But I think it should be easier because newbies will get confused while using and learning MySQL. With little knowledge, you can't manage and control the MySQL database. Switched from [MariaDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/132005/MariaDB/) One of my client's requirements was very unique, he asked to use the MariaDB database for the websites, so I switched to MariaDB for my business purpose. Review Source WI Wassim I. Associate Professor Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL: the cost-efficient RDBMS from Oracle" July 29, 2023 4.0 Pros MySQL was initially an open source RDBMS till it was acquired by Oracle corporation. MySQL was integrated with a very versatile web interface PHPMyAdmin which provided a full-fledged database client that allows administrators to manage the creation of database entities including tables, views, stored procedures, triggers, users, .... MySQL supports the various SQL 92 constructs including DDL, DML, and DCL SQL statements. It is not supported with advanced Undo/Redo Logging algorithms as in the case of Oracle database, but still can support advanced SQL queries with decent optimization mechanisms. Cons PHPMyAdmin suffered from performance lagging and bottlenecks specifically when inserting database rows. The lagging is mainly from the Web GUI since the actual SQL insertion mechanism is effectuated in the database but not refreshed in the PHPMyAdmin GUI. The latest database engine supported by PHPMyAdmin is MariaDB which suffered the same performance lagging issue. Customer support wasn't successful in figuring out the source of this bug. This is mainly experienced on Windows installations. MySQL is not open source anymore which makes MariaDB (the open source alternative) a much cost efficient choice. Review Source Adam D. Web Application Developer Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Powerful FOSS RDBMS" March 11, 2021 5.0 My experience with MySQL has been positive. I haven't found an application that it wasn't suited for yet. It has allowed us to move the majority of our systems off of Windows servers onsite to the cloud. Additionally it's compatible with ArouraDB which allows us to safe money with non production sites. Pros I've used both Microsoft SQL Server and Oracle and what I liked most about MySQL, aside from my personal preference for it's syntax, is that it runs well on all platforms and is easy to setup and maintain. MSSQL limits you to Windows servers and while Oracle will run on various platforms it is difficult to setup and maintain. Cons What I like least about MySQL is that backing up and restoring databases is a pain. You basically have to dump the database to a text file that contains every SQL statement needed to recreate the database. I also feel like the MySQL dataconnector for .NET Core isn't well developed or supported. Also MSSQL and Oracle have more ease of use functions when programming. Switched from [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) We wanted to move to the cloud and not be locked into the expense of running windows servers. Review Source Sai R. Client Project Manager Internet Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "MySQL is the perfect database management system " July 28, 2023 4.0 Using MySQL has been amazing Pros MySQL is amazing to use for accessing and retrieving data! It is very secure and trustworthy. Cons The quality of support can be improved with MySQL Switched from [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.capterra.com/p/1417/SQL-Server/) Recommendations from business partners Review Source Ibrahim A. CEO Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Créez et administrez vos bases de données avec MySQL est un jeu." October 12, 2023 5.0 J'utilise MySQL pour les 98% des mes bases de données. Pros La sauvegarde et la restauration des données. La connexion distante. Cons Il faut faire des petites manipulations pour convertir les anciennes versions la nouvelle version. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer analyste Computer Networking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "i really liked my mysql experience " June 8, 2023 5.0 it was and still is one of the best experience Pros It’s Easy to Use and Administer,It’s Scalable and Flexible , Secure and Reliable Cons there are no inconveniences I am very satisfied Review Source RR Rui R. Software Developer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Mysql Review" September 16, 2023 4.0 MySQL has been integral in adressing our data management needs, ensuring data integrity within budget. Its reliability and scalability have streamlined development and helped us efficiently solve business problems related to data storage and retrieval. Pros It's a reliable database system that can scale well, both vertically and horizontally, allowing business to grow their application without major disruptions. Has a large and active user community where you can find a wealth of resources and third-party tools to help. The fact that is open-source is a big factor. Cons Complex configuration and lack of some advance features and functionality, especially in areas like analytics and reporting. Enterprise-level support can be costly. Review Source AK Aivar K. Administrator and owner Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Balanced solution for most use cases" August 27, 2021 5.0 It takes some time to become good at properly configuring it and designing data structures, but once you do, it can handle unbelievable and complex loads. Pros Large and experienced community. Any question you have - someone has already asked it and received a good answer. Unbeatable stability. Decent performance. Keeps improving over the years without many breaking changes. You can be almost sure that code written 10, 15 years ago will work in the newest versions. Cons Misconfiguration can lead to freezes and crashes, default configs aren't a good choice in most cases. Takes a long time to restart. SQL will not perfectly match your project logic - you have to learn to think in SQL if you want to have a data architecture that works well. Alternatives considered [MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/) Reason for choosing MySQL I have considered using MongoDB for Node.js projects, as the native data structure makes the development easier, but in my experience, it was too unstable, and performance in complex loads is not a strong suit of NoSQL. Switched from [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/) MySQL has better performance with mixed loads. Postgres administration tools aren't as good as phpMyAdmin. Review Source AAA Adonay Andres A. CTO Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Still good after lots of years" June 12, 2020 4.0 I've been using MySQL for 12+ years. It was great then and it's great now. Lots of features have been added and query speed has been improved by a lot. Since it's a software that has been around us for many years, I insist, the backwards compatibility isn't the desired one, all the needed adjustments to datasets generated in old versions (that are still running in production environments) rely on the dba. Would be great if there could be a utility that handles that. Pros I like that it has a community edition which allows to get the software for free with community support. In the case of red hat/CEntOS host, a repository settings can be added and the installation is pretty straightforward. As long as it is correctly setup according to the server resources and expected demand, it runs pretty fast, it is stable and supports lots of connections. Cons I feel that it has been starting to loose its backwards compatibility. If you need to use a previous feature, for example, if you want to use the mysql native password, now you need to specify it when creating a user, otherwise, it won't work straightforward with most CMS software. Also, as some datatypes are being improved (which should be a nice to have feature), when migrating to a newer version, restoring a dump can turn into a headache. The users model have also changed, so, if you had a very large users set, you have to do some work to make it work again in newer versions. Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/) Reason for choosing MySQL Because the ease in the installation and setup process. Also at some point, MySQL integrated spatial support which was the only reason for us to keep PostgresSQL instances. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Sr. Software Engineer Automotive Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL is the best all around DBMS for teams with minimal investment" July 23, 2023 4.0 Generally positive. For beginners, it's an excellent solution. For more advanced users, I would consider Postgres or MongoDB for a more scalable option. Pros It's scalable and highly compatible with lots of programming languages. The syntax follows standard SQL; there is plenty of documentation online for finding out exactly how to write queries. MySQL is easy to spin up in the cloud or on a web host of any size. Cons Store Procedures. I kind of wish they wouldn't make these anymore, because they're hard to debug and rarely work. Also, table COLLATION is almost impossible to migrate. Backups are kind of iffy. Review Source AP Ayesh P. Engineering student Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "MySQL for Software Developer " August 10, 2020 5.0 Overall MySQL is very good data base platform for any one who getting start with programing database software specialy for beginners to get familiar with data base software.Good service and worth for every money you spent on it.Highly Recommended Pros MySQL is very fameous data base software.It is a first data base software which I use to develop my first POS system program.It was recommend by my friend and he said that it is very fast and reliable data base program but also it is very simple to understand and work with it.There for I choosed it and he said true.It is very easy to learn and work with it and I simply got familiar with it in a small time.I very like it simplicity and can highly recommend for any one who looking for a data base software to do their software developments.And also MySQL can operate within from many programing languages and I used JAVA to program my software so it need small library to import to the JAVA program and with that it can operate very fastly from using simple codes.MySQL also can operate from many coding IDEA l platforms like Visual Code , NetBeans or InteliJ and it become very helpful feature to make working easy with MySQL.MySQL is the very fast and reliable data base software I ever used and it get well fitted with my programs. There for it helps to work fast your software and there for I think using MYSQL is a good investment for developing a software. Cons Mainly MuSQL is my favorite data base software and I havent many drawbacks of it.I think it is better to replace more user ffriendly commands in MySQL library for JAVA.Some times it get tricky to some commands in MySQL from JAVA by using the library.But it is not a big deal.Many Programing softwares are suggest many programing key words ttherefore coding is getting very easy.But when getting to code MySQL commands , some programing platforms were unable to suggest key words and cods ththerefore I think that must be improve more.Considering security I heard that there are many more secured data base software in the feild.So I suggest to improve the security of MySQL data base. Review Source MS Maha S. Assistant Professor Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL: A Popular RDBMS for Teaching Database Concepts" August 2, 2023 4.0 Great experience using MySQL for teaching database concepts for undergraduate and graduate students. Pros The main feature that I cherish in MySQL is the ability of my students to deploy it locally without the complexities of intricate configurations and deployment mechanisms. I used MySQL as part of the Bitnami WAMP stack (MariaDB is now packaged in Bitnami) to get a complete server bundle that is easy for students to deploy and configure. Before I relied in my teaching on a networked Oracle installation that was not that performance efficient and didn't give students the chance to configure the server environment. Moreover, with a networked configuration testing various SQL concepts would be a bit complex compared to having a local database installation. Cons Changing the open-source license by Oracle was a bit disappointing. MariaDB is a kind of open-source alternative to MySQL with very similar features and architecture. Switched from [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.com/p/5938/Oracle-Database/) Easier to install and test with MySQL locally Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Software developer Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "My review Mysql" November 7, 2022 4.0 Pros Most liked is user interface, easy to use understanding fastely , best for data storage and alternate data, between the clients and organization level Cons Till now the experience was good. Yet sometimes it gets slow as more of the data present in the server. After purging it work properly Review Source Aníbal M. Programador Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL is very fast and powerful for small and medium projects" July 7, 2018 4.0 I have had many benefits of Mysql, my first mysql for professional use, I have installed many systems using Mysql from content managers to web applications made to measure, I have grown with mysql for many years using it both to work in companies and for particular jobs for companies. clients I have won the congratulations of my bosses as well as promotions and congratulations from my client for certain jobs Pros Mysql has been my favorite database since I started programming, it's easy to install, it's simple to find an application that connects to the database and do the administration in graphical mode, many content managers and e-commerce stores use mysql by default and has helped me carry out several projects, I like that most hosting providers have MySQL support at no additional cost. It is free this is important to reduce the costs in the projects. Mysql is certainly fast and light, the installation requirements are minimal and with few resources, I have used it in Windows and Linux without any problem in both, but the host operating system has never been a limitation and I use it in a Linux environment every time it's possible. Something I like a lot is the documentation that there is of all kinds, which helps the administration and the development of new applications. Cons I think that mysql needs to improve in terms of the variety of data types in other databases. I find more complex types of data that are sometimes necessary, another point that should be improved is the power of the procedures that I consider limited compared to those of others. Other brands. Since Oracle bought mysql, the community is not sure about the future of this software, so it has created mistrust in me and I do not like this. Review Source Yannick T. Concepteur Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Avis sur MySQL" September 20, 2023 5.0 Mysql me permet de créer et d'administrer mes données au quotidien surtout il est très facile à utiliser sans compter qu'on importe et exporté facilement nos données Pros L'accès simultané aux mêmes données par plusieurs utilisateursOn a aussi l'import export des données Cons Il est vraiment Très coûteux pour nous les freelancers Alternatives considered [IntelliJ IDEA](https://www.capterra.com/p/136010/IntelliJ-IDEA/)[PHP Form Builder](https://www.capterra.com/p/198602/PHP-Form-Builder/) Review Source Daniel C. programmer Computer Software Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Starting My Database Journey with MySQL: Challenges and Comforts" November 9, 2023 4.0 I began my university projects with this software, and at first, I had difficulty adapting to its tools, which were not very user-friendly. However, on the other hand, I feel comfortable knowing that my information is secure with the software. It is of good quality and security, and it has also been useful to me in data migration. I started my professional journey with this software, and it helped me learn the fundamentals of databases for my future projects. Pros I have been using it for a year, and I like its compatibility with various applications and its secure, reliable software for storing requested information. The best part is that it is scalable to use in small personal projects and can be scaled up for use in large organizations. Cons What I liked the least is that it can get confusing in many tools and can be challenging for new users who start using this software; it can be complicated. Review Source TA Turan A. IT Admin Automotive Used the software for: I used a free trial ### "An unlimited world in the database" July 26, 2023 5.0 MySQL can serve almost all users thanks to the multi-platform it supports. It has an easy and simple interface design. It provides an easy and efficient working environment thanks to its relational database feature. resource consumption is close to minimum considering the results it provides. free versions are also at a level that can meet almost all demands. Pros Compared to its competitors on the market, its free versions, multi-platform support and a powerful engine make it one step ahead of many software. It is ideal for integrating with other software in a much wider framework and communicating with data much faster, especially outside of patterns. Although it has minimum resource consumption, it offers maximum performance. A limited number of rows can process data without locking and deliver results quickly. In the paid versions, you can make transactions at the corporate level or commercially. Cons You should plan your preferences and needs well. If you cannot communicate well the session software and database software you will use, this may cause you problems. You should read the release notes well and activate the latest software. Review Source Ravindu J. Software Engineer Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "A thought on MySQL" July 31, 2019 5.0 As currently I have developed inventory system, clinic system, an backend application for a private company to manage huge no of memberships and ads, and a UK company for manage Business Name , Limited company, trademark and domain registrations and renewals. All of these used with mysql its those are running smoothly. Never had any headaches as through sql queries can manipulate easily and had fast responses for even complex queries and for huge no of data Frameworks used are spring boot and laravel. Pros Known and used by most people as most secure and reliable relational database management system. Accompanies 99.99% uptime. Nothing to fears as open source. Can have millions of helps through community. Offers a wide scope of high accessibility like cluster servers master slave replication. Provides high performance even for large volume projects. Growing and improving frequently. Best for cloud applications and big data applications. Supports by huge no of frameworks. Cons Red Hat Enterprise Linux, openSUSE, Fedora, Slackware Linux etc moved to MariaDB. Alternatives considered [MongoDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/127374/MongoDB/)[DBSync](https://www.capterra.com/p/181143/DBSync-for-MSSQL-MySQL/) Reason for choosing MySQL Relational Database, Free of charge, unlimited help from community. Light weighted, Supports by huge no of frameworks. Review Source MJ Mark J. CEO Environmental Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL is the father of database management system softwares." June 3, 2023 4.0 Overall my company managed to keep up with all services we provide with the help of MySQL ,so it's fair to say that me as an admin I enjoyed using MySQL and monitoring my staff work. Pros Since it is open-source so the amount of options MySQL gives you is amazing.You can run it almost on every OS available.The updates are real and almost fixing every single issue the customer might have. Cons The debugging of any existed procedures might be difficult specially when using limited source machine and small computers. Review Source Fernando Manoel B. CEO E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL is an excellent DBMS" March 26, 2022 5.0 my experience with MySQL is very satisfactory Pros In addition to being free, it has excellent community support. It is a very robust and fast-response DBMS. Cons There are functionality that can be simplified and merged for higher performance with fewer persistence runs Alternatives considered [Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/168136/PostgreSQL/) Reason for choosing MySQL For the strength and support of the community Review Source Hasan S. T24 Technical Analyst Banking Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best Open Source Database Tool" June 25, 2021 5.0 I have been using this tool for more than 3 years and it benefited me a lot. It helped me to manage multiple databases, optimization of queries and extraction of data. It is a perfect tool for every newbie. Pros MySQL is a powerful tool for handling large databases without the fear of any data loss. It enable users to integrate with different tools. There is a huge collection of free plug-ins. Despite it is an open source, it provides a high data security that helps to protect data in a well organized manner. Solutions are readily available on forums for any type of problems. The web interface has made the installation setup and configurations much more easier. Cons It does not support most of the useful features that modern database tools support like ROLE and COMMIT. It does not handle large databases efficiently and performance is bit low. I believe you do get what you pay for. Although, it is a great free of cost product. Review Source Zoubir M. Student Higher Education Used the software for: 2+ years ### "MySQL, pour les bases de données relationnelles " May 17, 2024 5.0 Personnellement, je travaille sur des projets moyennement grand et je me base beaucoup sur MySQL. Et je suis satisfait du résultat qu'il m'offre en terme de stabilité, rapidité de réponse et autres. Pros MySQL dispose d'une performance élevée, j'apprécie beaucoup sa simplicité d'utilisation, et sa fiabilité. De plus, on peut l'utiliser avec plusieurs moteurs de stockage. J'apprécie aussi la version gratuite disponible qui est vraiment bien pour l'utilisation quotidienne. Cons Bien que MySQL est open source donc gratuit, certaines fonctionnalités avancées sont payantes. Review Source Joel L. Software Engineeer E-Learning Used the software for: 2+ years ### "The simple way to manage data" May 30, 2023 5.0 Pros In first time it's open source and it capacity of large amount of data management Cons Cluster creation is not simple to manage Alternatives considered [PostgreSQL](https://www.capterra.com/p/48791/PostgreSQL/) Reason for choosing MySQL Simplicity Switched from [MariaDB](https://www.capterra.com/p/132005/MariaDB/) Incompatibility on somes features and hosting problem Review Source Similar Products Featured ## Related categories [Database](https://www.capterra.com/database-management-software/)[Encryption](https://www.capterra.com/encryption-software/)[Firewall](https://www.capterra.com/firewall-software/) ## 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.