MySQL for Database Management
May 19, 2025

MySQL for Database Management

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

Overall Satisfaction with MySQL

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 also supports scalability based on the requirements.
We are using MySQL in all the environments including Development and Production environments. It is cost effective to use MySQL as it is open source product.

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
  • Good for small applications where number of users are less
  • Easy to integrate with other products
  • Reliable and scalable for managing structured data
  • Cost effective due to being open source
We have used MySQL in our application for storing master data and using the APIs. We have integrated MySQL with other middleware and front end technologies for storing and retrieving data quickly. MySQL is easy to learn and use allowing users to complete development quickly. It is also easy to manage and ideal for small and medium use cases.
Selection of MySQL or Oracle SQL Developer depends on various factors like timelines, requirements, features and data volumes. We are using both MySQL and Oracle SQL Developer in our organization. MySQL is more suited for small applications with few thousand TPS and less users. Where number of active users are more or volumes of data is high, Oracle SQL Developer is the better option.

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?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of MySQL go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy MySQL again?

Yes

MySQL is ideal for small to mid-size organizations where data volumes are not too high. Being an open source product, it can help to save cost associated with acquiring licensed products. It is not recommended for large organizations as managing large volumes of data using MySQL will not be easy and large volumes of storage, memory and processing will be required with increase in data volumes.

Comments

More Reviews of MySQL

  1. Home
  2. Open-Source Database Software
  3. MySQL Reviews
  4. User Review of MySQL