Rating and comments for MySQL

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Average score 3.14 (based on 58 votes)

given by Bilfurd on February 22, 2007

Now that MySQL provides native stored procedures and user defined functions, MySQL is a full featured database. Users have a choice of database engines to fit the needs of the specific database. I have found MySQL to be extremely robust and FAST.

I would recommend MySQL to any developer looking to build an enterprise class database system, whether or not budget was an issue.

given by Anonymous on March 10, 2007

Years behind true databases in features, and lousy
performance to round out the package.

given by Anonymous on April 17, 2007

given by Anonymous on May 3, 2007

given by Calorus on June 1, 2007

Phenomenal performance for web applications and doesn't cost a penny - By definition it has a VFM of +infinity.

Absolutely wonderful. Great job, guys.

given by Anonymous on June 22, 2007

given by Anonymous on November 21, 2007

Fast and superior

given by Bruce on February 8, 2008

Beware of claims that the software is free. Use of the drivers or access libraries may expose your software to the GPL.

given by John Verne on June 11, 2008

Very quality database engine. Great gui tools for the database as well.

given by Anonymous on November 30, 2008

Saying that MySQL is a better alternative than Postgres because is widely spread is like saying Windows is better than Linux since most computers come with it.

Postgres is far more stable, has better management tools, more features and is also free.

given by Philippe DB on January 19, 2009

All you will ever need at home or in a large enterprise. simply excellent!

given by Skaven on January 6, 2011

Very good database engine.

given by Anonymous on September 19, 2012

not really free