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We performed a comparison between MySQL, Oracle MySQL Cloud Service, and PostgreSQL based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Open Source Databases category, the mindshare of MySQL is 9.2%, down from 15.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is 0.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PostgreSQL is 16.8%, down from 19.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Open Source Databases Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
MySQL	9.2%
PostgreSQL	16.8%
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service	0.6%
Other	73.4%

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Prabir Kumar Kundu

SR AVP–Presales Cloud & Platform Management Services at Path Infotech ltd

Offers robust security and availability with impressive replication capabilities

Regarding their documentation and interface, there is room for improvement. Documentation is definitely required when running multiple databases on a cluster system. The load balancer, MySQL LB, which is used to connect to the application, lacks clear documentation. When there are multiple application servers connecting to the MySQL cluster and going through the MySQL load balancer, the documentation is not user-friendly. It's there, but only technical persons with deep knowledge of the MySQL database can implement it. Most of the community users or ISVs who use MySQL don't have many technical persons or DBA experts, so they face some challenges for the high availability of connecting high available databases from high available applications. That documentation should be simplified.

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Raghuram K M

Chief Technology Officer at Prognosys Medical Systems

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.

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PavithrarajShetty

Software Architect at Tetherfi

Offers simplicity and is cheaply priced

I haven't gone through the scalability aspect since I was using MySQL Server. I haven't worked to a high level in PostgreSQL, but with MySQL Server, I have managed clustering and partitioning. I think I haven't put much focus on PostgreSQL, so I am not sure how it behaves or how it works.

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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 has a remote access feature to manage the database from a remote location. This enables in-work collaboration."

"The most valuable feature of MySQL is its reliability and performance."

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

"MySQL is a popular database platform for businesses because it is extremely easy to use."

"I like MySQL's feature that helps to automate things."

"We use MySQL for enterprise data storage as well as part of the back-end of websites and web applications."

"It is easy to use. It is simple to implement, which makes it suitable for our projects because we have deadlines. MySQL is also open-source, which is another plus point."

"I would use MySQL for a medium project, with around 1,00,000 hundred thousand users, because of the indexing and stored procedures."

More MySQL pros

"MySQL is a centralized RDBMS in itself, and you don't have the overkill of having the full Oracle or Microsoft SQL Server. It's ideal, and it helps with the developer console. It has three versions for developers. It's a very good tool for open source."

"The solution overall is very, very good. It's got good integration with other databases and adds new features often."

"The product is good for tuning."

"It's easy to use."

"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is flexible and is an open-source product."

"The initial setup was straightforward."

"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is easy to manage and install."

"It is an established open-source database with a vast array of resources available, ensuring you can learn everything needed."

More Oracle MySQL Cloud Service pros

"The main value is that it is open source, which means it is free. Our organization has the initiative to go to open source to cut down on cost. Oracle costs us $6 million a year right now, which is killing us, and Postgres costs nothing. So, there is a big push to go to Postgres."

"The solution has many valuable features such as it easy to use and the interface is intuitive."

"The database has excellent performance."

"One of the most valuable features is real-time data capture; it optimizes database performance. I think using real-time data capture reduces job running time and the amount of data sent at once with batch loads."

"We managed to reduce the storage space needed to 10% of the original size, without affecting data integrity, and we significantly improved the performance."

"It is easy to install and easy to manage. There is no license on it, so it is free. There is high compatibility with Oracle, and there are many tools for the migration of data from Oracle to Postgre."

"I like that you can move any relational database from Oracle to PostgreSQL. I also like that it's pretty stable."

"The solution is open-source and free to use."

Cons

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

"I did the implementation of the solution myself and I used community support. The support from the vendor costs money."

"The technical support should be more knowledgeable and available worldwide."

"Could use some additional JSON query support in the solution."

"It could be a little bit simpler to use."

"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."

"At times, the autoscaling does not happen when there is a surge in load."

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

More MySQL cons

"The solution should offer memory management."

"Improvement could be made in the workflow, particularly when it comes to making changes or implementing certain functions."

"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service should be easier to replicate and integrate into further solutions."

"Sometimes, we face syntax issues with the solution."

"There might be minor improvements, however, I can’t identify any particular areas for improvement at the moment."

"MySQL should have some kind of native query browser. If it could come with a built-in connector."

"The technical support is in need of improvement."

"In a production environment, upgrading from a lower to an upper version is a very long process that needs to be improved."

More Oracle MySQL Cloud Service cons

"It could be improved by using parallelization. You want basically, distributed computing."

"The interface climate could be better."

"The price could be better."

"When you get a large number of records in a database and start doing various queries, it can adversely impact the performance of the live running systems. That's an area we continue to look at and mean to improve, but it is not only because of PostgreSQL. It is also because of the way the schemas are put together, and certain events are triggered. So, it is because of both parties."

"It would be great if the solution offered even more integration capabilities."

"The search option is not very good."

"There are some products out there that have a slightly different method of implementation for the SQL language. Some of those are slightly better in some areas, and PostgreSQL is slightly better in some areas. I would probably like to match all of those products together. It is just down to the functionality. For example, Oracle has a number of options within SQL that are outside of what you would class as the SQL standard. PostgreSQL misses some of those, but PostgreSQL does other things that are better than what Oracle does. I would like to merge those two products so that there is a certain amount of functionality in a single product."

"The interface could be much better."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"For the on-premise version, no license is required."

"It is open-source."

"There is a license needed for this solution."

"MySQL is a cheap solution."

"The pricing falls within the moderate range."

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

"It's free."

More MySQL pricing and cost advice

"The product is expensive."

"It is an open-source product."

"The solution’s paid plans are expensive."

"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 product is free since it is an open-source tool."

"We use the open-source version of PostgreSQL and not the enterprise edition."

"We are using the free version of PostgreSQL."

"It is free. In terms of operating costs, it basically needs the same platform on which Oracle runs."

"The need for our customers to pay for licences is contingent on their projects and budgets."

"It is also open-source so it is free."

"It is free. There is no license on it."

"It could be much cheaper. If you would like to build an application on Amazon today, PostgreSQL is the standard database with Redshift. If you want other databases, you can add them, but PostgreSQL is the basis of everything. It's a question of money, that's it."

"It is an open-source platform."

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Educational Organization

No data available

Computer Software Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	73
Midsize Enterprise	31
Large Enterprise	61

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	11

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	58
Midsize Enterprise	26
Large Enterprise	45

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 y...

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...

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 ...

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 never paid for the full version of Oracle MySQL Cloud Service. We use the free version or the version availabl...

What needs improvement with Oracle MySQL Cloud Service?

Oracle MySQL Cloud Service should be easier to replicate and integrate into further solutions. Although it targets Li...

How does Firebird SQL compare with PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL was designed in a way that provides you with not only a high degree of flexibility but also offers you a c...

What do you like most about PostgreSQL?

It's a transactional database, so we use Postgres for most of our reporting. That's where it's helping.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PostgreSQL?

The tool is free of cost. For now, it's not about making money. But once we perfect it, we can offer it to customers ...

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Compared 32% of the time

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

Chroma vs PostgreSQL

Compared 7% of the time

LanceDB vs PostgreSQL

Compared 4% of the time

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Overview

MySQL is an open-source database known for its ease of use and high performance. It offers features like replication and clustering, making it ideal for diverse applications. Its cost-effectiveness and LAMP integration are key advantages for businesses.

MySQL supports a variety of languages and platforms, providing reliable, scalable data management. Its graphical interface and LAMP architecture integration enhance its usability, while community support further strengthens its appeal. Challenges include scalability issues with large databases, lack of advanced clustering, and limited high-availability features. Complex queries may affect performance, and integration can pose difficulties. The outdated interface and insufficient documentation are also concerns, along with replication and backup reliability issues.

What are MySQL's key features?

Open-source nature: Freely available and customizable.
Cross-platform compatibility: Supports multiple operating systems.
Scalability: Capable of handling large volumes of data.
Replication and clustering: Ensure data redundancy and load balancing.
Full-text search: Provides powerful search capabilities.
LAMP integration: Seamlessly integrates with Linux, Apache, and PHP.

What benefits should users consider?

Cost-effectiveness: Reduces expenses due to its open-source nature.
High performance: Efficiently processes large volumes of data.
Active community support: Access to a wide range of resources and expertise.
Versatile use cases: Suitable for varied applications including web development and IoT.

MySQL is widely implemented in industries such as web development, e-commerce, and finance. It's used for managing dynamic websites, powering e-commerce platforms, and supporting financial applications. Its compatibility with PHP and cost-effectiveness make it suitable for CMS platforms like WordPress. With cloud services integration, MySQL is a backend choice for scalable applications in various sectors.

Oracle

Oracle MySQL Cloud Service delivers a secure, cost-effective and enterprise-grade MySQL database service. Built on MySQL Enterprise Edition and powered by the Oracle Cloud, it provides a simple, automated, integrated and enterprise ready MySQL cloud service, enabling organizations to increase business agility and reduce costs.

Oracle

PostgreSQL is a versatile and reliable database management system commonly used for web development, data analysis, and building scalable databases.

It offers advanced features like indexing, replication, and transaction management. Users appreciate its flexibility, performance, and ability to handle large amounts of data efficiently. Its robustness, scalability, and support for complex queries make it highly valuable.

Additionally, PostgreSQL's extensibility, flexibility, community support, and frequent updates contribute to its ongoing improvement and stability.

Sample Customers

Facebook, Tumblr, Scholastic, MTV Networks, Wikipedia, Verizon Wireless, Sage Group, Glassfish Open Message Queue, and RightNow Technologies.

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