--- description: Review of MySQL Data Access Components Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MySQL Data Access Components | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Database Software](/directory/4512/database-management-systems/software) > [MySQL Data Access Components](/software/350770/mysql-data-access-components) # MySQL Data Access Components Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/350770/mysql-data-access-components Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/350770/mysql-data-access-components?page=2) > MyDAC is a library of components that provides direct access to MySQL database servers from Delphi, C++Builder, and Lazarus. MyDAC offers wide coverage of the MySQL feature set, supports both client and direct connection modes, and emphasizes optimized data access strategies. Key features include: - Direct access to server data without using client library. Does not require installation of other data provider layers (such as BDE and ODBC) - Interface compatible with standard data access methods, such as BDE and ADO - VCL, LCL and FMX versions of the library are available - Separated run-time and GUI specific parts allow you to create pure console applications such as CGI - Unicode and national charset support > > Verdict: Rated **4.8/5** by 39 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.8/5** | 39 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.4/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.7/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: Devart - **Location**: Prague, Czechia - **Founded**: 1997 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$209.95 - **Pricing model**: Per User (Free Trial) - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, American Samoa, Andorra, Angola, Anguilla, Antigua & Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Aruba, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belgium, Belize and 206 more ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Data Connectors - Data Dictionary Management - Data Extraction - Data Import/Export - Data Migration - Data Storage Management - Data Synchronisation - Real-Time Data - SSL Security - Secure Data Storage ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Chat ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4512/database-management-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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MyDAC also seamlessly provides security via encryption components. > > **Cons**: The need for alternative network management components to effectively connect and communicate effectively. > > Not bad at all. Components are both easy to use in code with well organised component classes that are self intuitive. ----- ### "Fast and Secure MySQL Access in Delphi with MyDAC After 5+ Years of Use" — 5.0/5 > **Kiril** | *23 August 2025* | Information Technology & Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: Fast, stable, easy to use, well-documented, works with SecureBridge for SSL, and saves a lot of development time. > > **Cons**: It is a paid library, but given its reliability, ease of use, and the time it saves, it is worth every penny. > > I’ve been using MyDAC in Delphi projects and it has proven to be a very reliable and efficient way to connect directly to MySQL. It’s fast, lightweight, and avoids the overhead of ODBC or ADO. The components integrate smoothly with RAD Studio, and working with datasets and transactions feels very natural. In combination with SecureBridge, I’ve also used MyDAC to connect over SSL, which was straightforward to set up and worked flawlessly. The stability in production and the performance benefits are excellent, and the documentation makes it easy to get started. Overall, MyDAC saves a lot of development time and is definitely worth the money if you’re building professional Delphi applications with MySQL. ----- ### "Get MySQL Data from your application: the easy way" — 4.0/5 > **Eros** | *28 July 2022* | Building Materials | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: With MySQL is easy to connect to any database and take access to all the tables you have right to use. Connect database and tables is made simply and quick > > **Cons**: I report no cons about this Delphi component. As all the others one of this kind (like for example UNIDAC, SDAC and so on) it works fine for my needs > > I use MySQL Data component in order to get some information from a MySQL database and transfer them into a MS SQL one. Since the years I'm using it I've not had any problem. ----- ### "MySQL Data Access Components review" — 5.0/5 > **Zsolt** | *18 April 2022* | Program Development | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is easy to use and very handy, one of the best in the market. > > **Cons**: The software is great, but the support doesn't answer the questions as the support of other software components. It is not unusual to wait many days for an answer. ----- ### "Using more than 7 years and still" — 5.0/5 > **Khaled** | *28 June 2025* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Durable, just works with no complications or unexpected errors. Updates on every new Delphi version. > > **Cons**: Updates sometimes delays on new version updates. Little bugs appeared over years, but they have fixes quick > > Good, i am using for more than 7 years now and still. ----- Page: 1 / 3\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/350770/mysql-data-access-components?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/350770/mysql-data-access-components) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data