# MySQL 5.6 vs MySQL 5.7 Comparison

| | MySQL 5.6 | MySQL 5.7 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 12 | 15 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (41.7% of reviews) | Mid-Market (40.0% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### MySQL 5.6

Pros:
- Data Analytics (1 reviews)
- Performance (1 reviews)

Cons:
- Limited Flexibility (1 reviews)

### MySQL 5.7

**Not enough data**

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | MySQL 5.6 | MySQL 5.7 | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.6 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | Not enough data | 9.7 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | Not enough data | 9.3 (5 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (6 reviews) | 8.5 (8 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### MySQL 5.6

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### MySQL 5.7

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### AWS Marketplace

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **MySQL 5.6** | N/A | N/A |
| **MySQL 5.7** | N/A | N/A |

#### Agentic AI - AWS Marketplace

| Feature | MySQL 5.6 | MySQL 5.7 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [AWS Marketplace Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/aws-marketplace)




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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | MySQL 5.6 | MySQL 5.7 | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 41.7% | 33.3% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 33.3% | 40.0% | 
| **Enterprise** | 25.0% | 26.7% | 

### By Industry

#### MySQL 5.6

- **Computer Software:** 41.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.7%
- **Education Management:** 16.7%
- **Wholesale:** 8.3%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 8.3%
- **Higher Education:** 8.3%

#### MySQL 5.7

- **Computer Software:** 26.7%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.0%
- **Education Management:** 13.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.7%
- **Retail:** 6.7%
- **Insurance:** 6.7%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 6.7%
- **Financial Services:** 6.7%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 6.7%


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## Top Discussions

### MySQL 5.6

No discussions available for this product.

### MySQL 5.7

No discussions available for this product.

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/mysql-5-6-vs-mysql-5-7)