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MySQL has a free version and offers a free trial. MySQL paid version starts at US$2,000.00/year.
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- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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MySQL A database
Pros
Easy to Impliment,its fast and Accurate,good connectivity with multiple platform,and works everywhere
Cons
Large data complexicity,sometimes gets intigration issues with third party applications
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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My Experience With MySQL
I have been using MySQL since 2005. At the beginning of using it, I didn't create a backup and lost one of my websites. Until I purchased a back-up service, I did back-ups myself and it was very time consuming because of my website size. Now, with a back-up service my database is always safe. MySQL is a very sturdy platform as it has always been a great foundation for my websites over the years.
Pros
The MySQL interactive program makes it easy for anyone to create a simple database that connects with it. I have created many such databases over the years without problems. It usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.
Cons
If a MySQL database is hacked or there is a bug, it cannot be repaired or replaced in most cases without a backup. Backups must be done on a regular basis. There is usually a cost for back-ups.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Value benefit product
Pros
ease of use, user friendly, good interface
Cons
not updated with latest requirements of my field
- Industry: Program Development
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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A thinking about MySQL
Pros
MySQL is an extremely sophisticated and adaptable open-source relational database management system. It is simple to set up and operate, and it is extremely flexible, allowing customers to personalize the system to their individual requirements. MySQL is an excellent solution for businesses of all sizes due to its extensive range of features and capabilities.
Cons
It can be troublesome to import big MySQL databases from one host to another. Remember that there may be website issues, process breakdowns during uploading or importing that require you to restart, or the import that does not fully transfer everything. I've figured out a way around this multiple times with only a massive dump. Other than that, it has gotten better with time, and as of the most recent version, I have to say that it is performing flawlessly.
- Industry: Sports
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Fantabulous Database Management Program
Pros
Databases management in one place is what I like most about MySQL.
Cons
It was quite daunting to deploy MySQL, but we acquired third-party system integrators.
- Industry: Accounting
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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MySQL since university
started using MySQL at university and in every project that I create nowadays I use it because it's simple to integrate and I feel like on every language that I have worked it is easy to use it
Pros
The SQL service of MySQL it's Great beside that was the first SQL management language that I learned at university.
Cons
Some university instructors didn't not want us to use it in our projects where telling us to use SQL Server.
- Industry: Business Supplies & Equipment
- Company size: 5,001–10,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Easy to learn and use - effective tool
Overall wonderful experience and great learning tool
Pros
Very user friendly and easy to learn and connect
Cons
Large datasets are not easily supported and may not be compatible
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Love MySQL's query style but too slow when compare with MongoDB
I have about 5 years experience with mysql.
Pros
I like normalization on MySQL and also love query style.
Cons
I don't like slow. If I compare with MySQL and MongoDB, MongoDB is so fast.
- Industry: Management Consulting
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Simple yet powerful
Pros
Very simple to get started with and take advantage of a broad set of features. Low learning curve to master it. In depth documentation with a large community support. Plethora of robust tools to support it, like the MySQL Workbench.
Cons
There are some not so intuitive functionalities that you have to look up the documentation to understand and work around. One of them is killing a query in process. Also, the profiler tool is not as powerful as some of the competitor DBMS.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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SIMPLICITY AND ECONOMICAL
Pros
Coming from a country where life is at its hardest I have to spend less and get the most out of the little, MySQL has made this possible because it is free.
The other thing I love about MySQL is its simplicity, installing and setting it up is just so easy.
Cons
When large applications, backing up of all the data is necessary at all given time because there might be instances of data loss.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Good beginner database product
Pros
MySQL is very user friendly and the queries used are easy and well suited for beginner and small scale applications
Cons
I am not a fan of the UI of MySQL as it’s pretty basic

- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Starting My Database Journey with MySQL: Challenges and Comforts
I began my university projects with this software, and at first, I had difficulty adapting to its tools, which were not very user-friendly. However, on the other hand, I feel comfortable knowing that my information is secure with the software. It is of good quality and security, and it has also been useful to me in data migration. I started my professional journey with this software, and it helped me learn the fundamentals of databases for my future projects.
Pros
I have been using it for a year, and I like its compatibility with various applications and its secure, reliable software for storing requested information. The best part is that it is scalable to use in small personal projects and can be scaled up for use in large organizations.
Cons
What I liked the least is that it can get confusing in many tools and can be challenging for new users who start using this software; it can be complicated.

- Industry: Translation & Localisation
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Quick and easy database management solution
We set up a MySQL database to store and query data from our application, which writes daily to the DB. We never had any issue with it, which is just great.
Pros
MySQL consistently delivers exceptional performance, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of applications, from small-scale projects to large enterprise systems. Its optimized query execution, indexing mechanisms, and caching strategies contribute to efficient data retrieval and manipulation.
Cons
Fine-tuning settings for optimal performance can require in-depth knowledge, and improper configurations may impact system stability.
- Industry: Publishing
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Relational database management system
MySQL remains one of the most popular open source databases.
Pros
MySQL open source software, easy to manage and query. In my experience, it's reliable and very efficient. It enables efficient database management. MySQL provides a very high level of security.
Cons
Mysql has its limits when it comes to very advanced functions, or when the load is high. The SQL-dependent system does not support certain languages.
- Industry: Education Management
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Review Of MySQL
Other relational database management solutions are simply too complex for me, thus this really helps. Thus, I choose MySQL because I knew it was simple to learn but didn't anticipate it to be this simple to understand. As a result, it saved me a lot of time and is ideal for me.
Pros
MySQL is the most economical and accessible database management system. Furthermore, it is the most widespread DBMS. I need to use the host and port number to connect to the database, and I can instantly build simple queries for data retrieval and insertion. Also, because read queries appear to be written in ordinary English, they are considerably simpler to interpret.
Cons
My knowledge indicates that MySQL is not the best choice for handling complicated or large volumes of data. MySQL is not the best choice for applications that require to manage data in real-time.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Work with SQL Power with low cost
It enough for my databases and more simple than the others
Pros
Works ok and is simple to use. The most important is a low-cost SQL solution
Cons
Some commands are not equal to other SQL platforms.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Mysql Review
MySQL has been integral in adressing our data management needs, ensuring data integrity within budget. Its reliability and scalability have streamlined development and helped us efficiently solve business problems related to data storage and retrieval.
Pros
It's a reliable database system that can scale well, both vertically and horizontally, allowing business to grow their application without major disruptions. Has a large and active user community where you can find a wealth of resources and third-party tools to help. The fact that is open-source is a big factor.
Cons
Complex configuration and lack of some advance features and functionality, especially in areas like analytics and reporting. Enterprise-level support can be costly.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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An unlimited world in the database
MySQL can serve almost all users thanks to the multi-platform it supports. It has an easy and simple interface design. It provides an easy and efficient working environment thanks to its relational database feature. resource consumption is close to minimum considering the results it provides. free versions are also at a level that can meet almost all demands.
Pros
Compared to its competitors on the market, its free versions, multi-platform support and a powerful engine make it one step ahead of many software. It is ideal for integrating with other software in a much wider framework and communicating with data much faster, especially outside of patterns. Although it has minimum resource consumption, it offers maximum performance. A limited number of rows can process data without locking and deliver results quickly. In the paid versions, you can make transactions at the corporate level or commercially.
Cons
You should plan your preferences and needs well. If you cannot communicate well the session software and database software you will use, this may cause you problems. You should read the release notes well and activate the latest software.

- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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MySQL database review
It is always fun when uploading website scripts on MYSQL database
Pros
It is a good experience using MSQL. I like the website uploading, it amazes me when I upload a script on a website and the site starts working.
Cons
I do not understand some aspect of database security
- Industry: Hospital & Health Care
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Quality review of MYSQL
Pros
- great security features plus many other wide compatibility- it has great community support
Cons
- certain functions are quite limited & complex- not highly cost effective
- Industry: E-Learning
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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User friendly
Pros
For starters, it's free, which is always nice, and it's also pretty straightforward to use. It's a nice conventional database."
Cons
I used it for database, and I used it with the NetSuite platform team in Oracle to work on my internship project.
But UI/UX of the platform could be improved and Some better UI for new customers without technical skills.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Weekly for 1+ year
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Online Database
Pros
It's easy to work with MySQL when compared to SQL server.
Cons
Deploying takes some time for the first time users.
- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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We love MySQL!
Easy to install, fairly easy to configure if you're comfortable working on the command line, enterprise features included for free (replication!) and so far no disasters.
Pros
Been using it for years, it just keeps on working.
Cons
User management is a bit of a pain, I can't help thinking it should be easier
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Standard for high performance RDBMS, if the GPL community version works for your org
Pros
Strong RDBMS, extremely high performance for the right use case: myiasm.
Cons
If your usecase favours ACID compliance, Innodb still has the same performance quirks it always has. There are alternative solutions for ACID compliant workloads with easier licenses.
Alternatives Considered
PostgreSQL- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 1+ year
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Efficient and simple to use
My team and I really have good experience using MySQL for our database needs
Pros
Very efficient yet cost effective solution for my database needs
Cons
I mean I am yet to meet a developer with negative reviews. MySQL is simply cool

- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Best open source tool for beginners trusted by enterprises.
I use MySQL very often for making small proof-of-concept for my work. It is very easy to handle multiple databases with work bench. I also use cloud version of it and the one hosted on cPanels for data hosting purposes.
Pros
1) Biggest benefit that I see with MySQL is it supports addition of columns to desired position (using BEFORE and AFTER keyword), this basic functionality is not provided with premier tools like Postgre SQL.
2) Almost all web hosting providers supports MySQL by default and it is undisputed choice for a lot of PHP based applications.
3) Community support is also widely available, because MySQL can be used at any machine, cloud, bare-metal, and etc.
Cons
There are no cons, it provides all the security features even at open-source level that are equivalent to enterprise level.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Akshi's Review On MySQL
My overall experience with MySQL is great. It helps me in my day to day work and the best thing is that it is easy to use and can handle large amount of data easily.
Pros
The thing which I liked most about MySQL is that MySQL databases are relational and the data is stored in different tables instead of storing all at one place. It is an open source software and fast, reliable, secure and easy to use. It can handle large database easily and the performance is great.
Cons
The cost and pricing plan to use MySQL is very high. It has 3 different plans starting from $2140 per year which I think is expensive.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Using MySQL to manage relational databases
I've been using MySQL because it's great for relational database management, it's fast and smooth and easy to understand for new starters.
Pros
Its open-source nature and extensive community support make it a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes. Features like replication and clustering enhance scalability and availability for enterprise applications.
Cons
Its default storage engine, InnoDB, may struggle with large-scale data analytics or high write-heavy workloads without careful optimization.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Daily for 6-12 months
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My opinion on MySQL
I've been using MySQL to manage small servers for tests and final products and I have nothing much to complain about, it really does what needs to be done and is really secure and fast.
Pros
The management of data is easy, fast and smooth with MySQL, the permissions system is well secure, it's flexible and the search/filter feature really helps a lot.
Cons
Since it's considered like a light software, the management for big databases is really slow.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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MYSQL Review
I have many applications using this software and all are working well.
Pros
I found this program gives me the ability to incorporate a true relational database which is similar to Oracle.
Cons
It's not the actual Oracle product. I understand that when using it.

- Industry: Real Estate
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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MySQL is one of the greatest rDBMS(s).
Overall the MySQL is great rDBMS it is easy-to-use and reliable. I have used it for many and variety of tasks including Storing and retrieving data in web applications and running other queries.
Pros
I like MySQL because it is open source , easy to use it can handle large amount of data it is secure and reliable.
Cons
Although it is a great rDBMS but it is not very very secure and also the scalability is not very good like it's competitors.
- Industry: Information Services
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Take a good look at my experience
None of the business or technical processes were bad, but they were all present and used well
Pros
The artistic and technical skills and experience they have met my requirements and ambitions
Cons
None of the business or technical processes were bad, but they were all present and used well
- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
- Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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MySQL: Reliable and Fast, but Lacks Advanced Features
MySQL is fast, easy to use, and great for web apps, but it lacks some advanced features and flexibility compared to databases like PostgreSQL.
Pros
MySQL is valued for being open-source, easy to use, high-performing, scalable, and secure, with strong community support and compatibility across platforms.
Cons
One common criticism of MySQL is its handling of complex queries and lack of advanced features compared to other databases like PostgreSQL. Specifically, its historically weaker support for features like full ACID compliance, advanced indexing, and sophisticated query optimization can be limiting for complex applications.

- Industry: Computer & Network Security
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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The Security in MySQL Database
MySQL has a large and active community. This means there's an abundance of resources, forums, and tutorials available, making it easier to find help and solutions to common issues. Being open source and freely available is a significant advantage. It reduces costs for businesses and developers and promotes a collaborative development environment.
Pros
MySQL's combination of being open source, easy to use, and offering strong performance and scalability makes it a popular choice for various applications, from small-scale projects to large-scale enterprise solutions.
Cons
The MyISAM storage engine, while simple and fast for read-heavy workloads, lacks support for transactions and foreign keys. This limitation makes it less suitable for applications that require strong ACID compliance.
- Industry: Entertainment
- Company size: 11–50 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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MYSQL - you use it every day and you dont know about it
I use MySQL DB for over 20years, and i think i will do this for nesxt 20:] so I think this is beast that I can write about it.
Pros
Its simple, cheap product. IT is also one of moust popular DB engines for PHP. There are many materials and instructions online on how to use MYSQL, for sure more then for Oracle.
Cons
Its not so stable as otcher ,not free, solutions.
- Industry: Industrial Automation
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Review about mysql
We run our pos software database with mysql databases
Pros
Easy to use and very scalable for our organization
Cons
For now we see everything we need for our operation is present
Alternatives Considered
PostgreSQLReasons for Switching to MySQL
Easy to use- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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Everything in One Place
Pros
It’s robust, scalable, easy to use. The paid version is a nice bonus for extra features
Cons
It needs tuning for big datasets or heavy traffic. Some advanced tools are only in the paid version
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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A Reliable Tool
Pros
MySQL is reliable and easy to use. It’s great for managing databases and works well for small to medium-sized projects
Cons
Sometimes it can be a bit slow with large datasets, and setting up advanced features might take some time. But overall, it’s a solid tool
- Industry: Consumer Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1-5 months
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MySQL Review
After I realised that there was a bug, I contacted my friends in Uganda and requested them to run their scripts via SQL Server or ORACLE..
MySQL did have a bug though.
I think it has been fixed. Ugandan websites are no longer crashing.
Pros
MySql seems to work for many websites. I think it is good for people who can't afford
Cons
Some years ago, online websites in Uganda were timing out. I found later that they were using MySQL. **I thought there was a bug**
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for Free Trial
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MySQL: A Widely Supported Solution with Some Feature Limitations
I have over 3 years experience with MySQL.
Pros
MySQL is one of the most widely used databases, meaning there’s extensive documentation, community support, and established best practices that can assist in troubleshooting and optimization.
Cons
Compared to other databases like PostgreSQL or Oracle, MySQL lacks some advanced features such as full-text search and partial indexes, which may be a limitation for certain use cases.
- Industry: Financial Services
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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High quality data management tool
Pros
Advanced data management tools. it has all the features needed to create, operate and archive data
Cons
High license cost. Some features are not needed for smaller projects
- Industry: Marketing & Advertising
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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SQL Review
Pros
SQL is one of the best programs that deal with relational databases, that is, those that are based on relationships between tables. It also provides many advantages for data, including high protection, privacy, and integrity.
Cons
One of its disadvantages is that it is difficult for beginners to deal with, due to the large number of tools and commands in it
- Industry: Food & Beverages
- Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Database Management
MySQL has been fantastic, having said that, a normal characteristic of positive evolution is developing more complex configurations for enterprises due to our growth. Therefore, it is a stable choice
Pros
MySQL is highly efficient with large datasets, it does it at a very fast speed with the required reliability
Cons
Although, it can be a bit challenging to deal with complex queries, bigger databases, problems that we might face when we scale up
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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MySQL- dependable for your smaller database and data extraction needs
We have thoroughly enjoyed the ease of use for MySQL for our smaller database and dataset needs. Have been using it for over a decade.
Pros
If you have even a small amount of experience with SQL, you will find MySQL easy to use. We can easily create a database, tables and queries on the fly for any of our data needs.
Cons
Best suited for smaller databases, not large datasets.
Alternatives Considered
Microsoft AccessReasons for Switching to MySQL
MySQL is less expensive than Microsoft Access
- Industry: Computer Games
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Weekly for 2+ years
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MySQL database managment system.
My experience with MySQL has been for testing locally databases for my videogames, best for local testing before launching in an open environment.
Pros
The best relational database managment system, the best thing and it´s biggest pro is that it is open source.
Cons
No Cons at all, if you are proficient in SQL and the needs of your database is for relational managment, it is for you.
- Industry: Computer Software
- Company size: 2–10 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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Best RDBMS tool.
It is a useful relational database for storing data.
I always use it with the projects that I create.
As I have seen it as the simplest and easiest among other databases.
Pros
A light program on the computer.
It features a beautiful control interface that makes it easy to use in creating databases, tables, relationships between them, or other services.
It is characterized by taking a backup copy and restoring it smoothly.
Cons
When I am writing queries I found that some are different from the other and I have to search on the Internet to make them work.
Sometimes the large amount of data slows down the insertion, updating and selection process.

- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: Self Employed
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Powering Business Applications with a Reliable Open-Source Database
Pros
MySQL has been our go-to choice for managing relational databases, offering a stable and secure environment for storing and retrieving data. The software's scalability, ease of integration, and active community support have helped us build robust and efficient business applications that cater to our unique needs and growth trajectory.
Cons
MySQL lacks certain advanced features found in more expensive proprietary databases; evaluate your needs before committing.
- Industry: Automotive
- Company size: 201–500 Employees
- Used Daily for 2+ years
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MySQL Review
Pros
It is an easy-to-use database management system.
Cons
It has some limited functionality. It lacks some of the advanced features.
- Industry: Information Technology & Services
- Company size: 51–200 Employees
- Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Excellent product and fully capable as compared to other mainstream options
For smaller projects, this has been my recommendation to the IT team if at all is a choice to use. The product is scalable (to a degree), efficient, and user friendly.
Pros
MySQL UI is fantastic across the board. There are so many third party UIs as well that work well with its usage and administration
Cons
I honestly don't have anything negative to say about this product.
- Industry: Banking
- Company size: 10,000+ Employees
- Used Daily for 1+ year
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Our go to tool for all things Data
Pros
We have being using MySQL for a number of years now and are very happy wih it. We found the training courses extremely useful and the support options are very helpful also
Cons
We have had nothing but positive experiences to date with MySQL