MySQL Database Review
June 12, 2025

MySQL Database Review

Manidipa Kundu | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Overall Satisfaction with MySQL

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 MySQL for retrieval and storage.Business problems we solve using MySQL includes data management and reporting ,Data warehousing and analytics.

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
  • cost is low compare to other data base software.
  • Medium to High Negative ROI (for growing systems) for scaling limitations
  • Negative ROI due to hidden operational costs to backups, replication lag, failover setups.
MySQL is best for basic to moderate level work flow related to data analysis, data base management. Its easy to set up and excellent documentation helps to learn easily for a new beginner. Its a great option for cloud based work. however it is not advisable to use for high level task for data analysis and Business solutions. It has shortfall on some enterprise features. some features behave inconsistent of different versions.
Each of the products has its own merits and demerits. however since MySQL is a very good documentation and global community its easy to learn and apply in different stages for analytics work. compare to other data bases its simple for setup and work on it. MySQL is cost effective and low risk choice for start up organization makes it more suitable for small to medium enterprises.

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

MySQL is best suited for applications on platform like high-traffic content-driven websites, small-scale web apps, data warehouses which regards light analytical workloads. However its less suited for areas like enterprise data warehouse, OLAP cubes, large-scale reporting, applications requiring flexible or semi-structured data like event logging systems, product configurations, dynamic forms.

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