We performed a comparison between MySQL and Percona Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Open Source Databases solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The product is flexible and easy to use."
"We use the basic features of MySQL. The interface that allows us to see the parameters of the server is good."
"MySQL is easy to integrate. It works with just about every language."
"The main advantage is the very large user base. This enables users to fix about any issue by answering any question."
"The most valuable features are that it's free and the documentation is good."
"SKIP LOCKED is a valuable feature."
"MySQL is a scalable tool. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The solution's technical support is good. I rate the technical support a nine out of ten."
"The IO segregation in CGE is valuable."
"We find the product mostly stable."
"Sometimes, I get lost in the toggles and buttons, and a better visual design would be nice. The layout is not user-friendly or efficient."
"I did the implementation of the solution myself and I used community support. The support from the vendor costs money."
"I would like to have the ability to cancel a query in SQL Developer."
"It requires a training platform."
"The backup methods need improvement."
"Some problems with big table operations, and a struggle to keep the servers responding in peak situations."
"The performance, stability, and security are areas with shortcomings in MySQL, where improvements are required."
"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."
"If Percona had flashback capabilities, it would be ideal."
MySQL is ranked 1st in Open Source Databases with 142 reviews while Percona Server is ranked 8th in Open Source Databases with 2 reviews. MySQL is rated 8.2, while Percona Server is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of MySQL writes "Good beginner base but it should have better support for backups". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Percona Server writes "Open-source and free to use with a good community". MySQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Teradata and IBM Db2 Database, whereas Percona Server is most compared with MariaDB, EDB Postgres Advanced Server, PostgreSQL and Oracle MySQL Cloud Service. See our MySQL vs. Percona Server report.
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