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MySQL vs Toad

Updated February 5, 2026

MySQL vs Toad: Which is best for you?

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Data Security
4.86
Monitoring
4.80
Data Extraction
4.78
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Access Controls/Permissions
4.56
Data Storage Management
4.22
Data Migration
4.17
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Pros / Cons
  • Biggest benefit that I see with MySQL is it supports addition of columns to desired position (using BEFORE and AFTER keyword), this basic functionality is not provided with premier tools like Postgre SQL.
  • Compared to other databases like PostgreSQL or Oracle, MySQL lacks some advanced features such as full-text search and partial indexes, which may be a limitation for certain use cases.
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  • It is very easy to use specially when it comes to day to day operations likeWorking with Database connections is simple.
  • I think it should be simpler in its GUI, the graphic interphase is convoluted.
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Ease-of-Use
4.4/ 5
Highest performing feature
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4.6/ 5
Value for Money
Highest performing feature
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4.6/ 5
4.3/ 5
Customer Support
4.2/ 5
4.2/ 5
Functionality
4.5/ 5
Highest performing feature
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4.6/ 5
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Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
Desktop - Mac
Desktop - Windows
Desktop - Linux
Desktop - Chromebook
On-Premise - Windows
On-Premise - Linux
Mobile - Android
Mobile - iPhone
Mobile - iPad