MySQL vs. Microsoft SQL Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | MySQL | Microsoft SQL Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.4 | 4.4 |
| Review count | 1,686 | 2,289 |
| Ease of use | 8.9 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.8 | 8.4 |
| Quality of support | 8.3 | 8.6 |
| Meets requirements | 9.0 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 59.583859 | 57.082552 |
| Small Business | 37.0% | 18.7% |
| Mid-Market | 30.2% | 36.3% |
| Enterprise | 32.8% | 45.0% |
| Total page views | 842 | 1,482 |
| Total LLM citations | 5,047 | 2,771 |
MySQL
MySQL is the world's most popular open-source database, renowned for its reliability, performance, and ease of use. It serves as the backbone for many high-profile web applications, including those of Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. MySQL offers a comprehensive suite of features that cater to the needs of modern web, mobile, embedded, and cloud applications. Key Features and Functionality: - Transactional Data Dictionary: Implemented as a set of SQL tables stored in a single InnoDB tablespace, enhancing data management efficiency.
- Ease of Use
- Reliability
- Easy Integrations
- Performance
- Features
- Query Speed
Microsoft SQL Server
SQL Server 2017 brings the power of SQL Server to Windows, Linux and Docker containers for the first time ever, enabling developers to build intelligent applications using their preferred language and environment. Experience industry-leading performance, rest assured with innovative security features, transform your business with AI built-in, and deliver insights wherever your users are with mobile BI.
- Ease of Use
- Database Management
- Performance
- Easy Integrations
- Features
- Integrations