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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
MySQL
Star Rating
(1,654)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000
Browse all 3 pricing plansNavicat Premium
Star Rating
(53)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (57.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$1,599.00 1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Browse all 6 pricing plansMySQL vs Navicat Premium
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found them equally easy to use. However, Navicat Premium is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Navicat Premium overall.
- Reviewers felt that Navicat Premium meets the needs of their business better than MySQL.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Navicat Premium is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Navicat Premium over MySQL.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Navicat Premium
Navicat Premium 17 Perpetual License
$1,599.00
1 User License With One-Time Purchase
Navicat Perpetual Licenses allow you to use the version you purchased for a lifetime, the application never expires. And the costs will be lessened over time. When purchasing 5 or more perpetual licenses at a time, you will enjoy a 15% (or more) volume discount.
- https://navicat.com/en/download/navicat-premium
Free Trial
MySQL
No trial information availableNavicat Premium
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,386
9.1
51
Ease of Use
8.7
1,389
8.7
51
Ease of Setup
8.6
653
9.4
20
Ease of Admin
8.4
630
8.9
19
Quality of Support
8.0
1,171
8.1
41
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
517
8.8
16
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,353
8.1
50
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Security
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Management
9.0
141
Not enough data
9.1
142
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.8
125
Not enough data
Support
8.4
134
Not enough data
8.8
139
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
9.2
131
Not enough data
Security
8.9
132
Not enough data
8.9
133
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.6
132
Not enough data
Performance
8.3
123
Not enough data
8.5
126
Not enough data
8.5
127
Not enough data
8.6
127
Not enough data
8.7
126
Not enough data
Database Features
8.8
1140
Not enough data
8.9
1150
Not enough data
8.7
1152
Not enough data
8.1
1118
Not enough data
8.4
1113
Not enough data
8.7
1124
Not enough data
8.9
1144
Not enough data
SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)Hide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management - SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MySQL and Navicat Premium share no categories
Unique Categories
MySQL is categorized as Relational Databases
Navicat Premium is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS) and SQL Integrated Development Environments (IDE)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MySQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Navicat Premium
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
24.8%
Computer Software
20.4%
Internet
4.6%
Higher Education
4.2%
Education Management
3.3%
Other
42.7%
Information Technology and Services
20.8%
Computer Software
11.3%
Program Development
9.4%
Internet
9.4%
Computer Games
5.7%
Other
43.4%
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Discussions
Does MySQL new version has strong security?
10 Comments
JH
here is list of some overlooked security holes in MySql:
update the password plugin;
password for the root account
root accounts that are...Read more
What version of MySQL do I have?
2 Comments
HD
You can use MySQL Workbench to check the version number. After connected to a server using MySQL Workbench, click on server from main menu. Then "Server...Read more
when am unable to access my database when am in need of it what can i do?
2 Comments
AR
Restoring corrupt MySQL databases can be difficult with manual methods, but it is necessary to retrieve data from corrupt databases. So, here we have...Read more
Is navicat premium's license used in different platforms?
1 Comment
PS
Cross-platform licensing is available since Version 12! Your version 12 license key can be used on either platform - Windows / macOS / Linux.
To switch...Read more
How do I contact the app team when I face problems?
1 Comment
SB
Hi James,
I’m a research analyst at G2 for the education industry. Thanks for your question.
This isn’t exactly a support community, but Navicat does...Read more
Can you use it to link the database to the interface?
1 Comment
RG
Hi Daniel,
Navicat Premium is a multi-connection Database Development and Administration tool that allows you to connect to up to 7 databases from a...Read more
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