We performed a comparison between MySQL and Percona Server based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out what your peers are saying about Oracle, PostgreSQL, MariaDB and others in Open Source Databases."Fully scalable and stable SQL-based RDBMS, with a straightforward and easy setup."
"Apart from the features that are in the enterprise part, we find the database to be valuable. The connectors and the backup features are valuable as well. We use the basic database. We don't really use the extra features. Our clients like the security features in the database."
"It's a mature solution that's been around for decades."
"We use it as a data store and from that perspective, we get everything we need."
"MySQL's most significant attribute is its capability to create, modify, and maintain databases. This is crucial and advantageous in procedures, such as SOAR. Therefore, all SQL functions are beneficial to any backend developer or developer who requires data storage."
"The relations in the database, the dynamic workflow, and the ability to connect with all columns. It's useful for e-commerce."
"Compared to other databases, MySQL is cheaper and we were using the community edition which was free of cost. ML is fully integrated with the database in HeatWave. It has also many other features. MySQL is a far better solution in terms of pricing."
"The speed is very good."
"We find the product mostly stable."
"We want high availability and replication features, which are currently missing in this solution. It would be great if they can provide an in-built replication feature, similar to Oracle RAC, in MySQL."
"The backup methods need improvement."
"The auto-tuning and NDB cluster has some limitations regarding foreign keys."
"Sometimes, I get lost in the toggles and buttons, and a better visual design would be nice. The layout is not user-friendly or efficient."
"The manuals or documentation could be better."
"The product is a little bit complex and it is difficult to find sufficient documentation."
"We want to continue using MySQL but it merged with Oracle and the scalage changed."
"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."
"If Percona had flashback capabilities, it would be ideal."
MySQL is ranked 1st in Open Source Databases with 140 reviews while Percona Server is ranked 8th in Open Source Databases with 2 reviews. MySQL is rated 8.2, while Percona Server is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of MySQL writes "Good beginner base but it should have better support for backups". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Percona Server writes "Open-source and free to use with a good community". MySQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Teradata and IBM Db2 Database, whereas Percona Server is most compared with MariaDB, EDB Postgres Advanced Server, PostgreSQL and Oracle MySQL Cloud Service.
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