Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) vs. Percona Server
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) | Percona Server |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.3 | 4.9 |
| Review count | 27 | 14 |
| Ease of use | 9.3 | 9.6 |
| Ease of setup | 9.0 | 8.4 |
| Quality of support | 8.5 | 8.8 |
| Meets requirements | 9.1 | 9.2 |
| NPS | 53.846154 | 100 |
| Small Business | 25.9% | 42.9% |
| Mid-Market | 33.3% | 42.9% |
| Enterprise | 40.7% | 14.3% |
| Total page views | 164 | 54 |
| Total LLM citations | 1,488 | 124 |
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Whether you are a developer, a DBA, a data scientist, an educator, or just curious about databases, Oracle Database 18c Express Edition (XE) is the ideal way to get started. It is the same powerful Oracle Database that enterprises rely on worldwide, packaged for simple download, ease-of-use, and a full-featured experience. You get an Oracle Database to use in any environment, plus the ability to embed and redistribute – all completely free!
Percona Server
Percona Server for MySQL is a free, fully-compatible, enhanced, open-source drop-in replacement for MySQL. It provides superior performance, scalability, and instrumentation. With over 5,300,000 downloads, Percona Server’s self-tuning algorithms and support for extremely high-performance hardware delivers excellent performance and reliability Percona Server for MySQL delivers enterprise-grade features and higher uptime, along with a number of key benefits that improve database performance and efficiency.