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Oracle MySQL Cloud Service vs Percona Server comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
Ranking in Open Source Databases
8th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
19
Ranking in other categories
Relational Databases Tools (11th)
Percona Server
Ranking in Open Source Databases
15th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Open Source Databases category, the mindshare of Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is 0.4%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Percona Server is 1.6%, down from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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.
Umair Hassan - PeerSpot reviewer
Open-source and free to use with a good community
I would love to see the flashback in Percona MySQL or even in Percona PostgreSQL. It's available in Oracle, the flashback. In Oracle, there's the utility of a flashback. It stores all the information in the tables for a few days. That way, if I accidentally delete my records from the table or I need to check the value of a column or row two days back, I can. If Percona had flashback capabilities, it would be ideal. I would love to see training be easier to find. I had some complications finding the training that Percona provides. It is not displayed on the website. For example, if I want to train myself via a Percona expert through virtual files or through recorded videos or something like that, it's really difficult to find any sort of course. You have to email them first, and they will ask you whether it is for yourself or it is for the corporate sector. The course content should just be readily available and not hidden.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The product is good for tuning."
"It is very easy to start working with the product."
"The product is easy to learn."
"It is an established open-source database with a vast array of resources available, ensuring you can learn everything needed."
"The stability of the solution is very good. I wouldn't have used it for the past seven years if I was not satisfied."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is easy to manage and install."
"The scalability of the database is absolutely guaranteed by the new features."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service handles data easily."
"We find the product mostly stable."
 

Cons

"There could be more courses where the people could learn more easily how to use the tool."
"They could include more advanced features like clustering and replication in the Oracle databases."
"The tool’s stability must be improved."
"Improvement could be made in the workflow, particularly when it comes to making changes or implementing certain functions."
"MySQL should have some kind of native query browser. If it could come with a built-in connector."
"The product has many bugs."
"Sometimes, we face syntax issues with the solution."
"The support is not that great. They're not really supporting directly anymore and relying on experts to figure out technical issues."
"If Percona had flashback capabilities, it would be ideal."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product is expensive."
"It is an open-source product."
"The product is free since it is an open-source tool."
"The license is expensive."
"Oracle has a better licensing model compared to its competitors."
"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 solution’s paid plans are expensive."
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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company
25%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Educational Organization
7%
 

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Questions from the Community

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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