MySQL vs. Oracle MySQL Cloud Service

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
MySQL
Score 8.3 out of 10
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MySQL is a popular open-source relational and embedded database, now owned by Oracle.N/A
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
Score 7.8 out of 10
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Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is an enterprise-grade database-as-a-service (including automated database management) offering of MySQL.N/A
Pricing
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Editions & Modules
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
MySQLOracle MySQL Cloud Service
Free Trial
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Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
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Community Pulse
MySQLOracle MySQL Cloud Service
Considered Both Products
MySQL

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Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
Chose Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
It has the most stable database. It smoothly supports [a] huge [amount of] data. Security-wise it is best among them. It is a very large community and has well-defined documentation, which can support [during the] implementation of the Oracle database. We can easily scale up …
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Features
MySQLOracle MySQL Cloud Service
Database-as-a-Service
Comparison of Database-as-a-Service features of Product A and Product B
MySQL
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Ratings
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
8.7
1 Ratings
0% below category average
Automatic software patching00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Database scalability00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
Automated backups00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Database security provisions00 Ratings10.01 Ratings
Monitoring and metrics00 Ratings9.01 Ratings
Automatic host deployment00 Ratings8.01 Ratings
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User Ratings
MySQLOracle MySQL Cloud Service
Likelihood to Recommend
8.2
(134 ratings)
8.0
(1 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
9.9
(4 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
Usability
10.0
(6 ratings)
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Support Rating
8.6
(2 ratings)
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Implementation Rating
8.0
(1 ratings)
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(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
MySQLOracle MySQL Cloud Service
Likelihood to Recommend
Oracle
From my own perspective and the tasks that I perform on a daily basis, MySQL is perfect. It has a reasonable footprint, is fast enough and offers the security and flexibility I need. Everyone has their preferred applications and, no doubt, for larger data warehouses or more intensive applications, MySQL may have its limits, but for the area that I operate in, it's a great match.
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Oracle
It is very scalable and it gives us backup for everything. Because of this feature, we (as a developer) can do any R&D if required. It is very stable so we can get any type of help. It has a recovery feature also which we used recently for my project. It is very easy to recover.
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Pros
Oracle
  • Security: is embedded at each level in MySQL. Authentication mechanisms are in place for configuring user access and even service account access to applications. MySQL is secure enough under the hood to store your sensitive information. Also, additional plugins are available that sit on top of MySQL for even tighter security.
  • Widely adopted: MySQL is used across the industry and is trusted the most. Therefore, if you face any problems, simply Google it and you shall land in plenty of forums. This is a great relief as when you are in a need of help, you can find it right in your browser.
  • Lightweight application: MySQL is not a heavy application. However, the data you store in the database can get heavy with time, but as in the configuration and MySql application files, those are not very heavy and can easily be installed on legacy systems as well.
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Oracle
  • Oracle database has ability to store large scale of data.
  • It can support any kind of scenario with any label of system.
  • Encryption and security is the key features of Oracle database 12c.
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Cons
Oracle
  • Although you can add the data you require as more and more data is added, the fixity of it becomes more critical.
  • As the demand, size, and use of the system increase, you may also need to change or acquire more equipment on your servers, although this is an internal inconvenience for the company.
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Oracle
  • It has some issues [when] performing local unit testing in personal edition.
  • It is costly if we will go for cloud.
  • Need license for some features.
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Likelihood to Renew
Oracle
For teaching Databases and SQL, I would definitely continue to use MySQL. It provides a good, solid foundation to learn about databases. Also to learn about the SQL language and how it works with the creation, insertion, deletion, updating, and manipulation of data, tables, and databases. This SQL language is a foundation and can be used to learn many other database related concepts.
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Oracle
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Usability
Oracle
I give MySQL a 9/10 overall because I really like it but I feel like there are a lot of tech people who would hate it if I gave it a 10/10. I've never had any problems with it or reached any of its limitations but I know a few people who have so I can't give it a 10/10 based on those complaints.
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Oracle
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Support Rating
Oracle
The support staff is friendly, knowledgeable, and efficient. I only had to get part way through my explanations before they had a solution. They will walk you through a fix or actually connect in and fix the problem for you--or would if you can allow it. I've done it both ways with them. They are always forthcoming with 'how to do this if it happens again' information. I love working with MySQL support.
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Oracle
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Implementation Rating
Oracle
1. Estimate your data size. 2. Test, test, and test.
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Oracle
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Alternatives Considered
Oracle
MongoDB has a dynamic schema for how data is stored in 'documents' whereas MySQL is more structured with tables, columns, and rows. MongoDB was built for high availability whereas MySQL can be a challenge when it comes to replication of the data and making everything redundant in the event of a DR or outage.
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Oracle
It has the most stable database. It smoothly supports [a] huge [amount of] data. Security-wise it is best among them. It is a very large community and has well-defined documentation, which can support [during the] implementation of the Oracle database. We can easily scale up servers whenever [we] change our requirements. Oracle12c is best for large-scale projects like banking and retails.
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Return on Investment
Oracle
  • As it is an open source solution through community solution, we can use it in a multitude of projects without cost license
  • The acquisition by Oracle makes you need to contract support for the enterprise version
  • If you have knowledge about oracle databases, you can get more out of the enterprise version
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Oracle
  • It has ability to handle [a] huge [amount of] data and give [the] best performance
  • Easy to write PL/SQA queries
  • Secure and encryption option
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