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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
7th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (10th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Open Source Databases category, the mindshare of Firebird SQL is 18.0%, down from 20.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is 0.4%, down from 0.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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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

"Robustness is the absolutely main feature."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution."
"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."
"I find the ease of deployment to be the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"The solution is very useful for stock management."
"The documentation is very well written."
"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."
"The reliability and ease of management are very valuable."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"The stability of the solution is very good. I wouldn't have used it for the past seven years if I was not satisfied."
"It's easy to use."
"The solution's performance is good."
"The most valuable feature is the data aggregation function."
"MySQL is a centralized RDBMS in itself, and you don't have the overkill of having the full Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server. It's ideal, and it helps with the developer console. It has three versions for developers. It's a very good tool for open source."
"The solution overall is very, very good. It's got good integration with other databases and adds new features often."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is easy to use and implement."
 

Cons

"In the next release, it should support JSON, XML, and replication with third-party tools."
"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."
"The security of the users could improve in Firebird SQL."
"This solution isn't very user-friendly, or intuitive, which could be improved when it is developed."
"Firebird SQL's performance has slowed since Firebird SQL 3 or 3.5 versions, where they developed over-the-wire encryption."
"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."
"On large databases, we have some difficulties."
"It would be interesting if they added functionality with redundancy, reputation, and variability."
"The solution should offer memory management."
"Sometimes, we face syntax issues with the solution."
"MySQL should have some kind of native query browser. If it could come with a built-in connector."
"There might be minor improvements, however, I can’t identify any particular areas for improvement at the moment."
"Improvement could be made in the workflow, particularly when it comes to making changes or implementing certain functions."
"The support is not that great. They're not really supporting directly anymore and relying on experts to figure out technical issues."
"There could be more courses where the people could learn more easily how to use the tool."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service's scalability is an area of concern that can be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is no licensing cost for this solution, as it is open-source."
"The tool is open source."
"There is a yearly maintenance fee for the use of the solution."
"It is a public domain system as every customer can install it on their system without paying any license fee."
"It is okay."
"I was using the free version of Firebird SQL."
"We are using the free solution, so there is no cost involved."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution, which means it is a free product."
"The product is free since it is an open-source tool."
"Oracle has a better licensing model compared to its competitors."
"It is an open-source product."
"The product 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."
"The license is expensive."
"The solution’s paid plans are expensive."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Comms Service Provider
12%
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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