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Oracle Database In-Memory vs Oracle MySQL Cloud Service comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Oracle Database In-Memory
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
32
Ranking in other categories
Embedded Database (2nd)
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
Open Source Databases (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of Oracle Database In-Memory is 1.8%, up from 1.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is 0.5%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Oracle Database In-Memory1.8%
Oracle MySQL Cloud Service0.5%
Other97.7%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Laksiri Bala - PeerSpot reviewer
Faster processing and improved memory operations have enhanced transaction and analytics efficiency
The valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics. It also offers specific memory areas, like in-memory cache, that act as intermediaries between disk and buffer cache. This feature helps organizations handle real-time memory requirements effectively.
Raghuram K M - PeerSpot reviewer
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable aspects of this solution are the fast caching and improved performance to the database"
"The valuable features of Oracle Database In-Memory include its capability to bypass disk storage for faster memory operations, which is critical for transactions and analytics."
"The solution is very fast."
"We use the tool for real-time data transfer for risk management purposes. In a trading system, conversions happen fast. We use the product to handle fast transactions with low latency."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is a suite of features that improves performance for real-time analytics and mixed workloads."
"The on-premise version is stable. We have different teams and resources for the server side, for admin, and for development. We can easily take care of all the services and applications."
"We can integrate it with any data sources as well."
"It efficiently handles low-code data and supports read-and-write operations for clustering."
"The product is easy to learn."
"It is an established open-source database with a vast array of resources available, ensuring you can learn everything needed."
"The most valuable aspect of the product is data migration."
"It's easy to use."
"The product is good for tuning."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is easy to manage and install."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"Overall, I rate Oracle MySQL Cloud Service as a nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"The solution should move to the new way of writing software code with AI that is intelligent and learns."
"Oracle Database In-Memory could improve by better supporting generative AI challenges, such as hallucination management."
"Oracle Database In-Memory appliance-based solutions can be restrictive for some applications, as they may require more flexibility in the database design to be tuned and sized to the customer's needs."
"The dashboard requires some refreshment or configuration improvements."
"The high cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The pricing could be improved. It would ideal if it was more reasonable."
"We use some partitions in In-Memory. We have a very large table and a low dose. It is very expensive in data to load all of them into In-Memory. It takes up more memory slots in the server, as well as a lot of RAM. We use last partitions on the table. We always need to create a script and make a schedule that can load a last partition in In-Memory. Oracle doesn't have features to do this automatically. I would like them to allow us to load last partitions, as well as other table partitions, in In-Memory. I think a good feature would do that automatically, letting you see a table, load a large partition, and monitor loading memory. It's quite a good feature."
"Lacks sufficient integration with other tools."
"It requires a significant amount of expertise and effort to manage, especially when dealing with substantial volumes of data."
"Oracle MySQL Cloud Service's scalability is an area of concern that can be better."
"The product has many bugs."
"They could include more advanced features like clustering and replication in the Oracle databases."
"Sometimes, we face syntax issues with the solution."
"The tool’s stability must be improved."
"Sometimes MySQL does upgrades on the server. When we are still using the old server and when they integrate the upgrade, they don't carry along some of the old syntaxes. The versions don't sync."
"The user interface is not simple."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is pretty good so I rate it an eight out of ten."
"The solution's pricing is high."
"Oracle Database In-Memory is expensive."
"It's quite costly and it comes with a fixed price."
"I rate the pricing a zero out of ten because Database In-Memory is too costly."
"Database In-Memory is priced a bit higher than its competitors like Microsoft."
"There is a need to make a yearly payment towards the licensing costs, after which there is any to pay towards the support cost attached to the solution."
"The platform's licensing cost needs improvement."
"The solution’s paid plans are expensive."
"The product is expensive."
"It is an open-source product."
"The product is free since it is an open-source tool."
"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."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Manufacturing Company
6%
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Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business6
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise22
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Oracle Database In-Memory?
We can integrate it with any data sources as well.
What needs improvement with Oracle Database In-Memory?
I currently don't know how Oracle Database In-Memory has benefited my organization. We recently received this query from our high management to use this In-Memory function, so we are currently in p...
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 available in RDS ( /products/amazon-rds-reviews ) from AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-review...
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 Linux and UNIX environments, its performance is not as optimized on Windows platfo...
 

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Sample Customers

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