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What is MySQL?

MySQL is a popular open-source relational and embedded database, now owned by Oracle.

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MySQL Database Review

Rating: 9 out of 10
June 12, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use MySQL mostly for relational data base system for our core data base related work. It work as a tool for storing structured data and many web services dependency on MySQ...
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Manidipa Kundu
Analyst - Quality Assurance
Data Analyst
Gfactors
MySQL3 years of experience

MySQL database for Modern Enterprise Applications

Rating: 5 out of 10
May 26, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
For a customer onboarding web application, we have used MySQL database. For web application MySQL database had been preferred choice in the past which provides both open sourc...
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Sharang Dwivedi
Engineer - Information Technology
Database Engineer
Infosys Ltd.
MySQL5 years of experience

Best database in open-source

Rating: 8 out of 10
May 23, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
We use the MySQL database for applications like Confluence, Jira, and a few other Java-based applications. As it is Open source, we have also been using it for application dev...
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Professional
MySQL7 years of experience

MySQL for Database Management

Rating: 8 out of 10
May 19, 2025
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MySQL is being used for a few projects in our organization for storing master data used in the applications. MySQL is easy to learn and use for delivering high performance and...
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Employee
MySQL7 years of experience

Useful data storage management system

Rating: 8 out of 10
March 18, 2025
IncentivizedVetted ReviewVerified User
Effectively MySQL is an electronic filing cabinet for data management. It organizes data in the same way one would in a filing cabinet. It is very useful and easy to use. We f...
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Consultant
MySQL5 years of experience
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What is MySQL?

MySQL is a popular open-source relational and embedded database, now owned by Oracle.

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What is MySQL?
MySQL is one of the most popular database software options for businesses of all sizes. The software is open source, and highly customizable, so users can set up an instance that meets their needs.
While MySQL is a specific product, NoSQL is a type of database that includes a number of available products. Whether a NoSQL (nonrelational database) product or using MySQL (relational database) is right for you greatly depends on the data you are storing, queries, and flexibility.

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MySQL is a popular open-source relational and embedded database, now owned by Oracle.

Microsoft Access, Google Cloud SQL, and Amazon Redshift are common alternatives for MySQL.

Reviewers rate Support Rating highest, with a score of 9.

The most common users of MySQL are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).
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MySQL Database Review

Rating: 9 out of 10
Incentivized
June 12, 2025
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Manidipa Kundu
Data Analyst
Gfactors (Information Services, 11-50 employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
MySQL
3 years of experience
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Pros
  • MySQL usability is easier compare to other database.
  • MySQL supports many SQL features to handle light analytical workloads.
  • MySQL with the InnoDB storage provides full ACID compliance which is suitable for transactional systems where data integrity is critical.
Cons
  • For complex reporting or analytical queries it has limited advanced SQL features.
  • Weak JSON and NoSQL capabilities for applications that require flexible document storage.
  • partitioning challenges for horizontally scaling a massive database

MySQL database for Modern Enterprise Applications

Rating: 5 out of 10
Incentivized
May 26, 2025
SD
Sharang Dwivedi
Database Engineer
Infosys Ltd. (Information Technology & Services, 10,001+ employees)
Vetted Review
Verified User
MySQL
5 years of experience
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Pros
  • Performance of SQL read operations
  • Easy of setup
  • Open source
  • Very low license cost
Cons
  • Scalability options
  • Backup and Recovery options
  • Limited extensibility, fewer user-defined functions and plugins
  • Enterprise grade High Availability feature

Best database in open-source

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
May 23, 2025
Verified User
Professional in Information Technology
Information Technology & Services Company, 1001-5000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
MySQL
7 years of experience
Pros
  • As its open source, we can modify the code as per our need.
  • For developing and testing purposes, we can extensively use it without thinking about cost as its free to download
  • As it's lightweight, we don't have to worry much about resources like CPU, memory, etc.
Cons
  • As it's open source, there is a lack of support when it's required.
  • Its good for small scale applications, but for large scale operation, there still needs some improvements in feature and performance.
  • MySQL is not very suitable for OLTP and analytics-based applications.

MySQL for Database Management

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
May 19, 2025
Verified User
Employee in Information Technology
Accounting Company, 5001-10,000 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
MySQL
7 years of experience
Pros
  • High performance is achieved even with large volumes of data
  • It is easy to learn and use
  • Data security
  • Good support for scalability, making it go to product for large and complex applications
Cons
  • MySQL requires high processing power, memory and storage which can make applications slow due to high resource utilization
  • Achieving scalability can be challenging for complex applications
  • Limited support for advanced SQL features

Useful data storage management system

Rating: 8 out of 10
Incentivized
March 18, 2025
Verified User
Consultant in Corporate
Media Production Company, 11-50 employees
Vetted Review
Verified User
MySQL
5 years of experience
Pros
  • Stores documents in an ordered way
  • Allows for quick access
  • Stable system
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