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MySQL is an open source database solution.

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Vishal A.
VA
Head of Operations
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Best of the finest for databases"
What do you like best about MySQL?

Handy commands and easy to write and compile Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

doesn't like the limitations for smaller datasets and irrational databases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Satbir S.
SS
Data Management Expert
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Free of cost comprehensive Database solution"
What do you like best about MySQL?

The best part is zero cost of implementation without compromising on critical features a database solution should have Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

Performance is not comparable to modern database solutions and methods that pertain to much larger datasets. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain
UL
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Best application ever for running queries for simple data analytics and report making"
What do you like best about MySQL?

User-friendliness. Very intuitive to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

Nothing. It just takes a little longer than R to run huge databases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Meghana R.
MR
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Most commonly used database"
What do you like best about MySQL?

The usage of this database starts right from educational institutions, hence it is most known and most common database.

It is very easy to use. The relational database helps keep track of multiple tables and connect them. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

Since it is sql, no sql databases are making a lot of noise in the market. They have a lot of advantages for storing huge amount of data.

As Mysql lacks performance or search operations on big data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SN
P
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"A life savor for data management"
What do you like best about MySQL?

Easy to use and has a large community of users that are eager to help if you get stuck Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

Compatibility issues when upgrading from version to version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
II
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"LAMP Database. A Reliable database for small enterprises."
What do you like best about MySQL?

MySQL is a non-RDBMS Database but it is more popular in SME's for their LAMP Platform as a database. It has support for SQL Query language. It has provision for data concurrency. Provision for data redundancy, provision for no duplication of data. Gels well with Opensource LAMP Platform. It can also connect with Microsoft visual studio platform. Easy to use.reliable light weight backend database. Mysql database is available for both LINUX AND WINDOWS operating systems. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

MySQL being no-RDBMS, there can be certain standard RDBMS Features will be missing because it doesn't follow many EF. Codd's rules. The security aspect can be a concern on a large dataset. Integrity constraints not defined well. Stored procedures came in only in recent versions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
EI
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"MySQL"
What do you like best about MySQL?

We like MySQL because it is relatively inexpensive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

MySQL dislikes are that it doesn't have the feature list that other commercial databases have. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Insurance
UI
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Good product for SQL connect and review"
What do you like best about MySQL?

Useful tool for connecting to SQL databases and querying and extracting data Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

Nothing major .. the GUI can probably be more intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Roman S.
RS
Data Scientist
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust and adopted globally."
What do you like best about MySQL?

Mysql is fast to code-in,

It has the largest user community of any database management system out there, thereby making it so easy to find solutions to any problem encountered whilst using the program,

Mysql works with practically all mainstream server side programming languages I know. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

While Mysql does struggle with managing large datasets, we 've successfully navigated this bottleneck by using proper partitioning and indexing on our database tables. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Medical Practice
UM
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"An indispensable tool"
What do you like best about MySQL?

I like how powerful the tool is. With just a few keywords at your disposal, you can query almost any dataset required. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL?

Nothing specific, just any of the drawbacks of a relational database system. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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