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Firebird SQL vs Oracle MySQL Cloud Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

Firebird SQL
Ranking in Open Source Databases
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
Embedded Database (1st)
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
Ranking in Open Source Databases
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.5
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (11th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Open Source Databases category, the mindshare of Firebird SQL is 18.2%, down from 21.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Open Source Databases
 

Featured Reviews

Doug Meuross - PeerSpot reviewer
A reliable tool that offers good performance and is easy to use
I have had no issues with the stability of the product since it has always been a 100 percent reliable product and much better than the other databases available in the market. The multi-platform part is not good, especially when locked into things like Windows. You can judge your platform with Linux or Unix or whatever since they are good.
Raghuram K M - PeerSpot reviewer
Ideal, stable, good support and it helps with the developer console
I have used MongoDB, MySQL, and Oracle. MongoDB is entirely different. It's a NoSQL platform database, so it's totally different. It is a little bit hard to work with. The way it is organized and structured is different. But between Microsoft Azure MySQL and Oracle, they are pretty similar. * Cost: Microsoft is not a preferred platform. Their licensing is very complex and expensive. Oracle is much better. * AI: In terms of data analytics and AI, Microsoft is better. Certain complex transformations are easier to do in MSSQL. So, if you have to analyze data from a lot of different data sources, it becomes much easier. However, the usage of the particular product depends on the project. Personally, I would like to work on MySQL. But in certain cases where the application scale is very large, and custom models from certain regions of the globe prefer Microsoft, then we have to go with MSSQL. But technically, there is not much difference.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I appreciate the fact that, once the database is embedded, it doesn't need to be administered, and removes the requirement for a specific server."
"The product was easy to use."
"It helps us in detecting all kinds of problems in the code, such as bad quality, unclear code, or any violation in the code or best practices."
"We are happy with the event capabilities of Firebird SQL database. We can raise events from it and display them in our application."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution and can run on most operating systems, such as Linux, Unix, and Windows."
"I can deploy it on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows — it's very easy."
"I find the ease of deployment to be the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"Robustness is the absolutely main feature."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service handles data easily."
"The product is good for tuning."
"MySQL is very stable and works beautifully with large amounts of data."
"It's easy to use."
"It is very easy to start working with the product."
"It is an established open-source database with a vast array of resources available, ensuring you can learn everything needed."
"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is flexible and is an open-source product."
"The most valuable feature is the data aggregation function."
 

Cons

"Technical support and performance could be better. We have some problems with this solution, but we don't know if the problem is with the database or the configuration. For example, sometimes, the users can't access the database."
"In the next release, it should support JSON, XML, and replication with third-party tools."
"The security of the users could improve in Firebird SQL."
"It would be interesting if they added functionality with redundancy, reputation, and variability."
"I don't think the solution is very scalable, because the scalability of the performance when using more than one process is not very good."
"It would be nice to have a graphical user interface to handle the product."
"We would like to improve the management of very large databases."
"Firebird SQL's performance has slowed since Firebird SQL 3 or 3.5 versions, where they developed over-the-wire encryption."
"The tool’s stability must be improved."
"The solution should offer memory management."
"Improvement could be made in the workflow, particularly when it comes to making changes or implementing certain functions."
"They could include more advanced features like clustering and replication in the Oracle databases."
"Sometimes, we face syntax issues with the solution."
"The technical support is in need of improvement."
"There might be minor improvements, however, I can’t identify any particular areas for improvement at the moment."
"The support is not that great. They're not really supporting directly anymore and relying on experts to figure out technical issues."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It's open-source and free."
"We are using the free solution, so there is no cost involved."
"It is okay."
"There is a yearly maintenance fee for the use of the solution."
"I was using the free version of Firebird SQL."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution, which means it is a free product."
"It is a public domain system as every customer can install it on their system without paying any license fee."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is that it is freely available."
"The product is free since it is an open-source tool."
"The product is expensive."
"Oracle has a better licensing model compared to its competitors."
"It is an open-source product."
"The solution’s paid plans are expensive."
"The license is expensive."
"While the core solution itself is not exorbitant, the support services are associated with a significant maintenance fee, often ranging from twenty to thirty percent."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Financial Services Firm
8%
Manufacturing Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

How does Firebird SQL compare with PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL was designed in a way that provides you with not only a high degree of flexibility but also offers you a cheap and easy-to-use solution. It gives you the ability to redesign and audit yo...
What do you like most about Firebird SQL?
Firebird SQL is an open-source solution.
What do you like most about Oracle MySQL Cloud Service?
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service handles data easily.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle MySQL Cloud Service?
I have only used the community edition and do not have experience with the enterprise edition or its pricing.
What needs improvement with Oracle MySQL Cloud Service?
MySQL is a very good database, and I am generally satisfied with it. There might be minor improvements, however, I can’t identify any particular areas for improvement at the moment.
 

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Sample Customers

Elekt Labs, Streamsoft, wobe-systems GmbH, DRB Systems, Moscow City Hospital #31
Omnis, Naveex, Rehash Technologies
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