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MySQL vs Oracle Database comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 12, 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

MySQL
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
3rd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
148
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (1st)
Oracle Database
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
289
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of MySQL is 8.5%, down from 8.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database is 12.8%, down from 15.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Muzzamil  Hussain - PeerSpot reviewer
Native encryption ensures secure data management with a simple deployment
The most valuable feature is the on-premises data encryption facilities. By default, we can provide encryption, and this feature in MySQL is why we prefer it over other databases. The native encryption in MySQL encourages us to use this database model more frequently compared to Oracle and other databases. With Oracle, we have to buy another solution for encryption and masking, but MySQL supports native encryption, which enhances our return on investment. It perfectly supports our ROI, and we have no issues with its functionality.
Duy AnhMai - PeerSpot reviewer
Good storage and reliable but needs a better dashboard
I use Oracle Database just for storage of the corporate database data and the finance data I use Oracle Database just for storage of the corporate database data and the finance data. However, I find the dashboard to be complicated and not user-friendly. The dashboard is not user-friendly, and I…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is easy to use. It is simple to implement, which makes it suitable for our projects because we have deadlines. MySQL is also open-source, which is another plus point."
"The initial setup was pretty straightforward. I would have worked with our IT team in terms of the initial setup."
"The ML modules in MySQL are advantageous since they make data handling easy and quick at MNQM."
"I like the JSON stuff."
"It has a lot of features. The RDBMS, consistency, and multi-user features are valuable."
"It is easy to use."
"MySQL has cross-platform support for multiple operating systems. The backups on a Linux machine can be restored on a Windows machine, and vice versa."
"It is pretty simple to use and I don't have anything really bad to say about it."
"It is user-friendly. Its performance and security are also very good. There are 300 million records for our one-year data, and we can easily query this data. You can use Oracle Database as a source for easily integrating with different databases and applications. It supports Java platforms and other applications very well. It works with SAP products better than Microsoft SQL Server."
"The scalability is very good, and it is stable."
"Oracle Database is stable. I'm quite happy with the performance."
"The product's installation phase was straightforward."
"Technical support is helpful."
"The best features of Oracle Database Server are the security, high availability, and the Disaster Recovery solutions with the Data Guard. Specifically, on Autonomous Databases, the most valuable features are the automatic scaling and CPU scaling depending on the database workload. Today, the workload is normal and then suddenly the workload gets a spike."
"I like the performance power and the interface of the solution."
"RDBMS with good performance and technical support. It's a scalable, stable, secure, and easy to implement solution that can be deployed both on cloud and on-premises."
 

Cons

"The GUI could improve in MySQL."
"The product is a little bit complex and it is difficult to find sufficient documentation."
"On the database side, it should be really lightweight, and the data structure should be like MongoDB."
"It could be more secure."
"It does not stand out regarding scalability. When the company size increases, the user base having actual experience with (very) large MySQL solutions is reduced."
"I would like to have the ability to cancel a query in SQL Developer."
"In an upcoming release, there should be something added similar to EPL. For example, when using the flow diagram, we can create a schema. We have two useful features to add or create the table, but there should be some UI features to allow us to drag and drop to create other schemas. This would be very helpful."
"Stability needs improvement and the backup needs to be enhanced."
"They could improve the storage and network overhead."
"Technical support quality has dropped recently. They aren't as helpful or responsive as they used to be."
"The solution can be quite expensive for small and medium-sized enterprises. Not too many companies can actually afford the pricing."
"The solution could improve security."
"The dashboard is not user-friendly."
"Technical support and how they treat their customers need to be improved."
"This product would be improved with Support Services for more production access."
"Oracle is a costly product, and it requires a lot of resources."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"There is a license for this solution. A lot of the time the solution gets bundled with other hardware or software purchases."
"MySQL is cheaper than Microsoft SQL Server."
"The tool is open source."
"We are using the free version of MySQL. We prefer paying for a yearly license."
"We've never bought a commercial license. We just use the open-source community edition."
"There is no cost involved, no licensing fees."
"We're using the open-source version right now, which is free. I do see some value in some of the more enterprise functions. We're using the open-source version right now, and I was interested in the MySQL Enterprise version really for the tools that they provide, but we decided not to make the purchase."
"​Enterprise editions and support are definitely needed for the heavy users who need direct support. ​"
"The price of the solution could be reduced."
"Licensing is on a yearly basis."
"The licensing is on a monthly basis. Improvement in pricing would be nice."
"Oracle is an expensive product."
"We have a subscription."
"You have to purchase extra licenses for Oracle Data Guard."
"It has an annual subscription. It is an Oracle solution, so it is a bit expensive, but that's fine."
"Because it is a bundled product, we have no choice but to purchase the Oracle Database."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
22%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Why are MySQL connections encrypted and what is the biggest benefit of this?
MySQL encrypts connections to protect your data and the biggest benefit from this is that nobody can corrupt it. If you move information over a network without encryption, you are endangering it, m...
Considering that there is a free version of MySQL, would you invest in one of the paid editions?
I may be considered a MySQL veteran since I have been using it since before Oracle bought it and created paid versions. So back in my day, it was all free, it was open-source and the best among sim...
What is one thing you would improve with MySQL?
One thing I would improve related to MySQL is not within the product itself, but with the guides to it. Before, when it was free, everyone was on their own, seeking tutorials and how-to videos onli...
How do you run Oracle Database at your organization and why?
My company has been using Oracle Exadata Database Service for some years now, and we are happy with it. I will allow myself to answer your questions about why and what benefits it provides us with ...
Do you know of any disadvantages of Oracle Database?
Undoubtedly, Oracle Database is a top product in its category. But it does have its disadvantages, and for me and my organization, that has been the limitations of the product. When it comes to Ora...
What is the best use for Oracle Database?
Oracle Database is flexible and can be used for many things. My company's main use case for this product is for storing data. We benefit from its high level of security as well as from the fact tha...
 

Comparisons

 

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Oracle 12c, RDBMS
 

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