MySQL 2026: Benefits, Features & Pricing

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Overview

MySQL

4.6

(2093)

Pricing

Starting at $2,000.00 per year

About MySQL

MySQL is a scalable database management system, which enables organizations to securely record, update and manage data in compliance with GDPR, PCI, HIPPA and various regulatory standards. Features include data masking, audit, de-identification, real-time monitoring, provisioning, patching and authentication.

The ACID-compliant solution comes with a query analyzer, which helps developers gain visibility into query activities and execution, identify problematic queries and filter out specific issues such as full table scans and bad indexes. Using MySQL Workbench, professionals can perform database modeling, develop queries, configure servers, migrate databases and automate backup and recovery. Administrators can use the Enterprise Firewall, its intrusion detection feature to block SQL injection attacks and prevent data loss.

MySQL also helps developers set up custom warning thresholds for collected metrics and track configuration changes. It is available both as open-source and on annual subscriptions.

MySQL Products include:

MySQL HeatWave, our fully managed database service, for OLTP, OLAP, & ML workloads.

MySQL Enterprise Edition for delivering business-critical, enterpri...

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MySQL Pricing and Plans

Starting price: $2,000.00 per year

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MySQL Features

Popular features found in Database
Backup and Recovery
Database Conversion
Data Connectors
Data Migration
Data Replication
Data Virtualization
Multiple Programming Languages Supported
Performance Analysis
Secure Data Storage
More features of MySQL
Access Controls/Permissions
Access Management
Active Directory Integration
Activity Dashboard
Activity Tracking
Ad hoc Query
AI/Machine Learning
Alerts/Escalation
Alerts/Notifications
Anomaly Detection
API
Application Encryption
Application-Level Analysis
Application Management
Asset Tracking
Auditing
Audit Management
Audit Planning
Audit Trail
Authentication
Automated Discovery
Automatic Backup
Behavior Tracking
Built-In Database
Capacity Management
Capacity Planning
Change Management
Charting
Cloud Encryption
Collaboration Tools
Compliance Management
Configurable Workflow
Configuration Management
Content Filtering
Corrective and Preventive Actions (CAPA)
Credential Management
Customizable Fields
Customizable Reports
Customizable Templates
Dashboard
Dashboard Creation
Database Support
Data Capture and Transfer
Data Dictionary Management
Data Extraction
Data Import/Export
Data Management
Data Mapping
Data Profiling
Data Retrieval
Data Security
Data Storage Management
Data Synchronization
Data Verification
Data Visualization
Diagnostic Tools
Disaster Recovery
Disk Encryption
Document Storage
Drag & Drop
Encryption
Event Logs
File Encryption
Filtering
Full Text Search
Hardware Integration
High Availability
HIPAA Compliant
Historical Trend Analysis
Incident Management
Indexing
Intrusion Detection System
Intrusion Prevention System
IP Filtering
Issue Management
Issue Tracking
Key Management
Log Access
Metadata Management
ML Algorithm Library
Mobile Access
Model Training
Monitoring
Multi-Language
Multi-Location
Multiple Data Sources
Multitenancy
Network Monitoring
Next-Generation Firewall
NOSQL Database Management
OLAP
OLTP
P2P Encryption
Password Management
Patch Management
PCI Compliance
Performance Management
Performance Metrics
Performance Monitoring
Policy Management
Predictive Analytics
Predictive Modeling
Prioritization
Query Analysis
Real-Time Analytics
Real-Time Data
Real-Time Monitoring
Real-Time Notifications
Real-Time Reporting
Relational Database Management
Remote Access/Control
Remote Monitoring & Management
Reporting/Analytics
Reporting & Statistics
Resource Management
Resource Optimization
Risk Alerts
Risk Analysis
Risk Assessment
Role-Based Permissions
Search/Filter
Secure Login
Security Auditing
Server Monitoring
Single Sign On
SSL Security
Status Tracking
Summary Reports
Tagging
Third-Party Integrations
Threat Response
Tokenization
Transaction Monitoring
Troubleshooting
Two-Factor Authentication
Uptime Reporting
User Management
Version Control
Visual Analytics
VPN
Vulnerability Scanning
Workflow Management

MySQL Integrations

WordPress

Integration rated 4.8 from 21 reviews

MySQL User Reviews

Overall Rating

4.6

Ratings Breakdown

63%

33%

Secondary Ratings

Ease of Use

4.4

Value for money

4.6

Customer support

4.2

Functionality

4.5

Emiliano P.

Verified reviewer

Information Technology and Services

201-500 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed May 2021

MySQL has always been one of the best relational databases

Many of our relational databases work nowadays with MySQL, we find it easier to maintain than PostgreSQL or other alternatives, as well as it's knowledge more broadly distributed due to it being very beginner friendly for web projects, joined with PHP usually.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Functionality

Pros:

First of all there's a free community version, as well as alternative software like MariaDB and Percona Server which have an open-source approach as well. There are multiple services to manage MySQL like Amazon RDS as well as similar products on GCP or Azure, so it's not entirely required to have expert knowledge to use these databases if you are willing to pay for support.

Cons:

The upgrade process for MySQL requires downtime and it's not easy to perform a rollback either (on some cases it's entirely impossible unless you restore a backup). Managed services don't provide a zero-downtime upgrade process either, except for migration all your info and deltas into a new database (which sometimes is not entirely available)

Reasons for choosing MySQL

We find it easier to maintain than PostgreSQL and also more teammates felt comfortable with this software since they were quite familiar with it and possible debugging on the future.

Margaret L.

Verified reviewer

E-Learning

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2024

My Experience With MySQL

I have been using MySQL since 2005. At the beginning of using it, I didn't create a backup and lost one of my websites. Until I purchased a back-up service, I did back-ups myself and it was very time consuming because of my website size. Now, with a back-up service my database is always safe. MySQL is a very sturdy platform as it has always been a great foundation for my websites over the years.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

The MySQL interactive program makes it easy for anyone to create a simple database that connects with it. I have created many such databases over the years without problems. It usually takes about 10 to 15 minutes.

Cons:

If a MySQL database is hacked or there is a bug, it cannot be repaired or replaced in most cases without a backup. Backups must be done on a regular basis. There is usually a cost for back-ups.

Patrick R.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

11-50 employees

Used other for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed September 2019

MySQL - I want to like it...

The UI is just afwul. It may be because it is cross-platform, but it is very clunky on Windows and it amazes me it is used so much.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Previously 3

Functionality

Pros:

The most appealing features are it is "free" and it is used across the web. I am a web developer and any free or low cost software is desirable.

Cons:

MySQL is a very frustrating product. It seems it is used by the majority of websites and is very appealing because it is "free". However, coming from a Microsoft background, it is one of the most frustrating pieces of software I have ever used. MS SQL Server is refined and has a great user interface. MySQL seems sloppy and cobbled together. It's pure luck whenever I get it to do what I need.

Verified

Reviewer

Information Technology and Services

Self-Employed

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2024

Using MySQL to manage relational databases

I've been using MySQL because it's great for relational database management, it's fast and smooth and easy to understand for new starters.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Functionality

Pros:

Its open-source nature and extensive community support make it a cost-effective solution for businesses of all sizes. Features like replication and clustering enhance scalability and availability for enterprise applications.

Cons:

Its default storage engine, InnoDB, may struggle with large-scale data analytics or high write-heavy workloads without careful optimization.

Mahmood R.

Verified reviewer

Computer & Network Security

501-1000 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed January 2025

MySQL: Reliable and Fast, but Lacks Advanced Features

MySQL is fast, easy to use, and great for web apps, but it lacks some advanced features and flexibility compared to databases like PostgreSQL.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

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Functionality

Pros:

MySQL is valued for being open-source, easy to use, high-performing, scalable, and secure, with strong community support and compatibility across platforms.

Cons:

One common criticism of MySQL is its handling of complex queries and lack of advanced features compared to other databases like PostgreSQL. Specifically, its historically weaker support for features like full ACID compliance, advanced indexing, and sophisticated query optimization can be limiting for complex applications.

Matt M.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

2-10 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed December 2024

MYSQL Review

I have many applications using this software and all are working well.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I found this program gives me the ability to incorporate a true relational database which is similar to Oracle.

Cons:

It's not the actual Oracle product. I understand that when using it.

Evandro Cláudio M.

Verified reviewer

Accounting

2-10 employees

Used monthly for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2024

MySQL since university

started using MySQL at university and in every project that I create nowadays I use it because it's simple to integrate and I feel like on every language that I have worked it is easy to use it

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Value for money

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Functionality

Pros:

The SQL service of MySQL it's Great beside that was the first SQL management language that I learned at university.

Cons:

Some university instructors didn't not want us to use it in our projects where telling us to use SQL Server.

Sayali S.

Verified reviewer

Automotive

201-500 employees

Used weekly for less than 12 months

Review source

Reviewed March 2025

My sql review

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

Queries can be solved effectively in minimum amount.

Cons:

If want to use other language you need to shift to other dbms

Zaw Lwin T.

Verified reviewer

Computer Software

11-50 employees

Used daily for more than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed November 2024

Love MySQL's query style but too slow when compare with MongoDB

I have about 5 years experience with mysql.

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

I like normalization on MySQL and also love query style.

Cons:

I don't like slow. If I compare with MySQL and MongoDB, MongoDB is so fast.

Verified

Reviewer

Program Development

11-50 employees

Used daily for less than 2 years

Review source

Reviewed June 2024

A thinking about MySQL

Ratings Breakdown

Ease of use

Value for money

Customer support

Functionality

Pros:

MySQL is an extremely sophisticated and adaptable open-source relational database management system. It is simple to set up and operate, and it is extremely flexible, allowing customers to personalize the system to their individual requirements. MySQL is an excellent solution for businesses of all sizes due to its extensive range of features and capabilities.

Cons:

It can be troublesome to import big MySQL databases from one host to another. Remember that there may be website issues, process breakdowns during uploading or importing that require you to restart, or the import that does not fully transfer everything. I've figured out a way around this multiple times with only a massive dump. Other than that, it has gotten better with time, and as of the most recent version, I have to say that it is performing flawlessly.

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