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MySQL vs Oracle Java DB comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

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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
5th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
149
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (2nd)
Oracle Java DB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
19th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of MySQL is 8.0%, down from 8.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 0.9%, up from 0.6% 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.
Anil-Sinha - PeerSpot reviewer
Able to process all the reporting and processing in the database itself
We have been upgrading and moving to new environments. I was involved in the solution's initial setup. Some things in the setup are very smooth sailing. However, some setups become complicated because what they set up doesn't meet your needs. So, some tweaking is necessary in certain instances. Having a good understanding of the tool really helps. Oracle Java DB is easy to deploy if it's a new setup. Migrating from an old environment to a new environment takes time because you need the old functionality. A first-time deployment of the application is easy. We just did a default setup and started using it. When we have to migrate, there is too much baggage behind that application, especially from the security point of view.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It is a scalable solution."
"One of the best features is this solution is easy to use."
"The deployment process is pretty fast."
"The solution is great for small applications in particular."
"I like MySQL because of its community."
"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 solution is a small application and is very easy to deploy."
"Like other databases, it has a rich set of functions, such as stored procedures and its own procedural language, which is akin to Oracle SQL. It also has trigger and cursor commands you would expect with a good database language."
"It's very clever."
"The solution is stable."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."
"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."
"The valuable features include connecting to the database and retrieving data."
 

Cons

"Some problems with big table operations, and a struggle to keep the servers responding in peak situations."
"As an open-source product, there isn't really any technical support available if you get into trouble or have issues."
"MySQL tutorials and guides could be improved. Often they are too complex for someone with no database experience to understand."
"The technical support should be more knowledgeable and available worldwide."
"Even for the best database, we always want the database to perform much better, so we wish MySQL would be much better, in terms of performance."
"It should provide better customer experiences."
"​MySQL is not easily scalable on cost effective consumer grade hardware.​"
"While utilizing a comparable algorithm, is noted to be sensitive, especially when configuring the inner device."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"We do have a couple of clients who choose to use the paid, enterprise version of the solution and who take full advantage of it."
"This is an open-source product that can be used free of charge."
"There is no licensing fee."
"The tool is open source."
"The pricing falls within the moderate range."
"MySQL is a cheap solution."
"MySQL is cheaper than Microsoft SQL Server."
"MySQL is free."
"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
6%
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Educational Organization
12%
Computer Software Company
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...
What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?
Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database. Various ways of connecting would enhance functionality.
What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?
I have experience connecting to a database with Java by using Java code and interrogating the database.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?
It's important to consider several settings and connection strings, as well as firewall rules when connecting to the database. I would rate the overall solution nine out of ten.
 

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