Citus Data vs CockroachDB vs MySQL comparison

Citus Data and Cockroach are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. Citus Data is ranked #22 with an average rating of 7.5, while Cockroach is ranked #12 with an average rating of 8.4. Citus Data holds a 2.4% mindshare in SQL, compared to Cockroach’s 3.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Citus Data users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 83% of Cockroach users who would recommend it.

Citus Data

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100% willing to recommend

CockroachDB

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83% willing to recommend

MySQL

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5,585 Comparison Views

91% willing to recommend

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Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Citus Data is 2.4%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CockroachDB is 3.8%, up from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of MySQL is 8.4%, down from 8.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Arucy Lionel

Co-Founder at Afriziki

Efficiently handles high-traffic scenarios and compatible with PostgreSQL extensions, offering flexibility in database management

There are many areas of improvement , especially in terms of DDL query routing. Even though it's masterless, DDL queries need to be sent to the coordinator node. Also, setting up a multi-node environment could be more straightforward. Currently, setting up a multi-node environment is challenging. It's a bit tricky. Installation on each PostgreSQL node can lead to communication issues between nodes. An automatic rebalancing feature would be a significant improvement. Currently, I have to manually command the rebalance. It would be more convenient if it was rebalanced automatically. The dashboard and monitoring capabilities are good, but it would be helpful to have an integrated availability dashboard.

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Antonio Tringali

Software Engineer at a consultancy with self employed

Open source with extensive documentation and a University for training

I am a freelancer. A client of mine wanted a solution that would allow them to scale yet not abandon the familiar PostgreSQL front-end (and rewrite a part of their source code). Scalability aside, CockroachDB is a fine way forward from PostgreSQL and is not changing the client source code part of the system. If you are lucky and you do not use newer features from recent versions of PostgreSQL or PostgreSQL extensions, it's fine. There are nice-to-have features for big organizations like regional tables. At the moment, my client simply does not use these. However, the serverless offer from CockroachDB is reacting well as data grows.

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Muzzamil Hussain

Assistant Vice President at National Bank of Pakistan

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.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It's very straightforward to implement the solution. It took us two days to set up everything."

"You can use Citus Data to write complex scripts. I like its version upgrades and disaster recovery as well."

"Its distributed processing capabilities are a standout feature. It requires minimal changes to get up and running if you already have a system on PostgreSQL. Citus can run in its natural state."

"The subset of SQL that my client is using is completely supported."

"The product has valuable security features."

"What I like best is its ability to solve data residency issues. The main advantage is auto geo partitioning, built into the product. This means we don't have to spin up separate servers in each region, which would be much more costly."

"The most valuable feature is that CockroachDB is a distributed database, which can deploy nodes running in different regions."

"The most valuable features of the solution are its resiliency features and the geo-partitioning capabilities."

"The availability and the easy to use feature is the most valuable. The documentation is also good."

"The best feature of CockroachDB is the ability to keep the nodes in different locations."

"The tool's most valuable feature is node syncing, which takes only 0.54 milliseconds."

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"However, it is easy to scale MySQL using the functions provided with the product."

"We use the basic features of MySQL. The interface that allows us to see the parameters of the server is good."

"It is easy to use."

"It is very easy to install and has all basic database features."

"The initial setup was pretty straightforward. I would have worked with our IT team in terms of the initial setup."

"MySQL gives us a very user-friendly workspace in which to query the database."

"The solution is very stable."

"The solution is a small application and is very easy to deploy."

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Cons

"There are many areas of improvement , especially in terms of DDL query routing. Even though it's masterless, DDL queries need to be sent to the coordinator node. Also, setting up a multi-node environment could be more straightforward."

"More features in monitoring and the reporting could make it better."

"Citus Data needs to improve its stability. Do not consider this product if you have the budget. It is still developing and has a lot of issues."

"CockroachDB needs to improve store processes."

"The product must improve its disaster recovery features."

"I find the serverless offer a bit confusing."

"I think the engine itself could be improved. If you miss a partition key, it should be able to be modeled. This is where AI could be really helpful. For example, if a user is from Australia, the system should know to look for their data there first instead of searching in the US or another continent."

"The platform could be more extensible."

"I would like CockroachDB to have more compatibility with PostgreSQL, especially with the connection string and technical integrations."

"The closer they can make CockroachDB to being completely compatible with Postgres, the better. It's almost compatible, but not completely. If it was, it would be nice to just be able to use Postgres libraries without any fiddling."

"Cockroach does not support all types of protocols. I need to improve it myself to support a CouchDB on my network."

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"The user interface could be more user friendly. Mainly because most of the times we see black and white digital lines. Something like Python."

"Integration is a key feature in need of improvement."

"I would like to see more integrations of the solution with other platforms and improve the support on different data types."

"If it had something similar to Microsoft’s DTS engine then it would be the best database system out there."

"I would like to have features that allow us to jump between the cloud and our on-premises system."

"I would like to have the ability to cancel a query in SQL Developer."

"MySQL needs improvements on its diagnostic features."

"Its scalability can be better. It is probably not as scalable as Oracle. I had some issues with connectors. I used it from a C++ program, and it required some work to make it run, but finally, it worked."

More MySQL cons

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Citus Data is an open-source product."

"The platform is affordable even for the enterprise version. It provides value for investment in terms of performance."

"I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing."

"The solution's pricing is not cheap. However, the good thing is that customers are willing to pay for it if they want it."

"The product's price depends on the user's company and the contract model they enter into with CockroachDB. Depending on the contract model one enters into with CockroachDB, the product may or may not be expensive."

"The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten."

"When you know the setup will continue to grow, make sure you have the paid support."

"I use a free version at present."

"Enterprise editions and support are definitely needed for the heavy users who need direct support. "

"It's cheaper than other solutions."

"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."

"The pricing falls within the moderate range."

"It is open-source."

"I am using the Community Edition, which is available free of charge."

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Top Industries

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Computer Software Company

23%

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

Comms Service Provider

Financial Services Firm

37%

Computer Software Company

13%

Educational Organization

Retailer

Computer Software Company

16%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Manufacturing Company

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Citus Data?

You can use Citus Data to write complex scripts. I like its version upgrades and disaster recovery as well.

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What needs improvement with Citus Data?

Citus Data needs to improve its stability. Do not consider this product if you have the budget. It is still developin...

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What advice do you have for others considering Citus Data?

I rate the product a seven out of ten.

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What do you like most about CockroachDB?

The subset of SQL that my client is using is completely supported.

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What needs improvement with CockroachDB?

I would like CockroachDB to have more compatibility with PostgreSQL, especially with the connection string and techni...

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What is your primary use case for CockroachDB?

I am studying how to deploy CockroachDB and YugaByteDB, and learning some basic information about them. I am testing ...

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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 y...

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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 version...

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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 ...

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Overview

Citus is a distributed database that extends PostgreSQL, allowing you to continue using all the powerful Postgres features while still scaling.

Whether you're running into a ceiling on a single node, or need more performance for real-time analytical queries Citus can help.

Citus Data

CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built on a transactional and strongly-consistent key-value store. It scales horizontally; survives disk, machine, rack, and even datacenter failures with minimal latency disruption and no manual intervention; supports strongly-consistent ACID transactions; and provides a familiar SQL API for structuring, manipulating, and querying data.

CockroachDB is inspired by Google’s Spanner and F1 technologies, and it’s completely open source.

Cockroach

MySQL is a cost-efficient and scalable relational database management system widely used in web, mobile applications, and academic projects.

MySQL is utilized for backend operations, data analysis, reporting, financial transactions, and ERP databases. It supports deployment on local servers, Cloud, and Kubernetes. Its free, open-source nature along with strong community support make it popular among companies. MySQL's compatibility with multiple platforms and programming languages enhances its appeal. While it remains stable and easy to use, areas such as replication, clustering, and backup require improvement to better serve enterprise applications. Enhanced security, error messages, and monitoring tools are also desired for a better user experience.

What are the most important features of MySQL?

Free and Open-Source: No licensing costs, perfect for budget-conscious projects.
Compatibility: Works with multiple platforms and programming languages.
High Performance: Efficient performance across large datasets.
Scalability: Easily scales to meet growing business needs.
Clustering and Replication: Ensures data availability and redundancy.
Easy Installation: Quick setup process on various operating systems.
Community Support: Extensive resources and community assistance.
Cross-Platform: Operates seamlessly on different operating systems.
Data Management Interface: Simplifies data handling and manipulation.

What are the benefits of using MySQL?

Cost Efficiency: Reduce expenses with a free, open-source database.
Scalability: Adapt to increasing data demands effortlessly.
Performance: Handle large datasets with ease and speed.
Community Support: Access a vast pool of knowledge and resources.
Flexibility: Integrate with various platforms and languages for diverse use cases.
Data Reliability: Clustering and replication for high data availability.

In multiple industries, MySQL supports internal applications, billing systems, academic teaching purposes, and ERP databases. Companies leverage MySQL for Cloud and local deployments, ensuring effective data manipulation and backend operations in diverse projects. Its role in financial transactions and reporting further emphasizes its versatility.

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