MySQL
Reviews
Star rating
Rank in Relational Databases
Pros and cons
Pros
- Ease of Use
- Reliability
- Easy Integrations
- Performance
- Features
- Query Speed
Cons
- Feature Limitations
- Limited Database Support
- Slow Performance
- Performance Issues
- Scaling Issues
- Data Management
Traffic & LLM citations
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Key stats
Adoption by company size
| Segment | Share of reviews |
|---|---|
| Small Business | 37.0% |
| Mid-Market | 30.2% |
| Enterprise | 32.8% |
Quarterly history
| Quarter | Reviews | Star rating |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 Q4 | 3 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q1 | 2 | 3.8 |
| 2025 Q2 | 2 | 5.0 |
| 2025 Q3 | 13 | 4.5 |
| 2025 Q4 | 3 | 4.7 |
| 2026 Q1 | 15 | 4.6 |
| 2026 Q2 | 11 | 4.5 |
| 2026 Q3 | 8 | 4.9 |
Satisfaction ratings
What reviewers say
Looking for SQL? Go for MySQL
“I have starting learning SQL for Language Localization domain and found it really easy to use. Writing & understanding the code is easy. The simple visual keep you intact with the screen. If any errors are there, it explains you where you have to make corrections.”
Easy to Use and Fast for Web Apps and Large Datasets
“ease of use and processes data fast for web apps and large datasets. MySQL delivers massive value because the open-source Community Edition costs $0 in licensing fees, making it one of the most cost-effective database systems available for web applications.”
Simple, Reliable, and Easy to Integrate—RDBMS at Its Best
“What I like most about MySQL is how simple and reliable it is. It’s easy to pick up, performs well for most applications, and benefits from a large community along with excellent documentation. I also appreciate how smoothly it integrates with popular backend frameworks and progr”