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Compare Firebird and MySQL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$5,000
Firebird
Star Rating
(24)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(1,636)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000
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- Users report that MySQL excels in its Query Language with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for those who prioritize complex querying capabilities. In contrast, Firebird, while still strong at 9.0, does not quite match the flexibility and ease of use that MySQL offers in this area.
- Reviewers mention that MySQL's Quality of Support is rated at 8.0, which is higher than Firebird's 7.0. Users appreciate the extensive documentation and community support available for MySQL, while Firebird users have noted that support can be less responsive.
- G2 users highlight MySQL's superior Ease of Setup with a score of 8.5 compared to Firebird's impressive 9.5. However, users on G2 have pointed out that while Firebird is easy to set up, MySQL's setup process is more straightforward for beginners.
- Reviewers say that MySQL's Data Replication feature, rated at 8.8, is robust and well-documented, making it easier for users to implement. Firebird, with a score of 7.9, has been noted to have less comprehensive resources for users looking to utilize this feature effectively.
- Users report that Firebird shines in Encryption, scoring 9.4, which is significantly higher than MySQL's 8.6. This has been a deciding factor for users who prioritize data security and compliance in their database solutions.
- Users on G2 mention that MySQL's Data Manipulation capabilities are rated at 8.7, which is lower than Firebird's 9.1. Many users appreciate Firebird's advanced features for data manipulation, which they find more powerful for complex data operations.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Firebird
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Firebird
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No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.1
19
8.9
1,370
Ease of Use
9.1
19
8.7
1,373
Ease of Setup
9.5
10
8.5
637
Ease of Admin
9.2
10
8.4
625
Quality of Support
7.0
16
8.0
1,158
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
9
8.5
513
Product Direction (% positive)
5.7
19
8.0
1,337
Features by Category
Management
8.8
10
9.0
127
9.0
10
9.1
128
8.5
8
8.9
114
7.9
7
8.8
111
Support
7.6
7
8.4
121
7.5
10
8.8
125
8.1
8
8.9
120
8.8
8
9.2
118
Security
7.6
9
8.9
118
8.3
9
8.9
119
9.4
6
8.6
113
8.3
7
8.6
118
Performance
7.7
8
8.3
109
8.1
7
8.6
113
7.7
8
8.5
114
7.9
8
8.6
114
8.5
9
8.7
113
Database Features
8.9
18
8.8
1126
9.0
18
8.9
1136
8.8
18
8.7
1138
8.1
17
8.1
1104
7.9
16
8.4
1099
9.1
18
8.7
1110
8.9
18
8.9
1130
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Firebird and MySQL are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Firebird has no unique categories
MySQL has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Firebird
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
MySQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
18.2%
Accounting
13.6%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Retail
4.5%
Pharmaceuticals
4.5%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
24.8%
Computer Software
20.5%
Internet
4.6%
Higher Education
4.2%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
42.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Firebird
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Eric M.
Verified User in Internet
The fact that the entire database is portable as a single file made migrating content from one system to another easy and fool-proof.
Most Helpful Critical Review
John O.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Multi-User capability I think was a weakness. Although it supports this feature, it tended not to work very well in my opinion.
MySQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Ross F.
Verified User in Computer Software
MySql simply works and works well. It is exactly as described: a robust, relational DB which scales nicely to 100s of millions of rows. Plus, many web developers are familiar with using it so there is no shortage of expertise available. If you are doing...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Ravindra Y.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Open source have issues in resolving things slow
Eric M.
Verified User in Internet
The fact that the entire database is portable as a single file made migrating content from one system to another easy and fool-proof.
Ross F.
Verified User in Computer Software
MySql simply works and works well. It is exactly as described: a robust, relational DB which scales nicely to 100s of millions of rows. Plus, many web developers are familiar with using it so there is no shortage of expertise available. If you are doing...
John O.
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
Multi-User capability I think was a weakness. Although it supports this feature, it tended not to work very well in my opinion.
Ravindra Y.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Open source have issues in resolving things slow
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Discussions
Firebird has no discussions with answers
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2 comments
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2 comments
AR
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