The best database backend to use for your system and application needs
July 13, 2022

The best database backend to use for your system and application needs

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with MySQL

We use MySQL as the backend database for vendor products that support MySQL. It is an open source product so it addresses licensing costs as compared to using MS SQL.
  • It's a very secure DB
  • Reduced TCO
  • High Performance
  • Doesn't support very large DBs efficiently
  • No stored procedures
  • Quick patches for vulnerabilities
  • Saved on purchasing MS SQL licenses
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.

Do you think MySQL delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with MySQL's feature set?

Yes

Did MySQL live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of MySQL go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy MySQL again?

Yes

For smaller database backends, this product works well. Our backend printer management software is using MySQL as its backend and we have not had any issues since it went live 2 years ago. It's also free so no licensing worries.