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At a Glance
MySQL
MySQL
Star Rating
(1,654)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$5,000
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Star Rating
(663)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that PostgreSQL excels in data schema management with a score of 9.2, highlighting its advanced capabilities in handling complex data structures, while MySQL, with a score of 9.0, is noted for its simplicity but may lack some of the advanced features that PostgreSQL offers.
  • Reviewers mention that PostgreSQL's ACID compliance is rated at 9.0, ensuring robust transaction reliability, whereas MySQL's score of 8.9 indicates it is also compliant but may not provide the same level of assurance in all scenarios.
  • G2 users highlight PostgreSQL's superior text search capabilities with a score of 8.5, which is particularly beneficial for applications requiring full-text search, while MySQL's score of 8.4 suggests it is adequate but not as powerful in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that PostgreSQL's advanced indexing features, rated at 8.8, allow for more efficient query performance, while MySQL's score of 8.6 indicates it performs well but may not match the flexibility offered by PostgreSQL's indexing options.
  • Reviewers say that PostgreSQL's disaster recovery features, rated at 8.6, provide a more comprehensive solution for data protection compared to MySQL's score of 8.3, which may leave some users wanting more robust options.
  • Users mention that both databases have strong security features, with PostgreSQL scoring 8.7 and MySQL at 8.4, but PostgreSQL is often praised for its more granular access control options, making it a preferred choice for security-conscious applications.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MySQL
MySQL Enterprise Edition
$5,000
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PostgreSQL
No pricing available
Free Trial
MySQL
No trial information available
PostgreSQL
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
1,384
9.1
543
Ease of Use
8.7
1,387
8.5
548
Ease of Setup
8.6
651
8.4
277
Ease of Admin
8.4
630
8.2
249
Quality of Support
8.0
1,169
7.9
439
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
517
8.4
198
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
1,351
8.5
530
Features by Category
8.7
1,271
8.9
505
Management
9.0
140
9.1
121
9.1
141
9.1
119
8.9
127
9.1
107
8.8
124
8.9
110
Support
8.4
134
8.6
113
8.8
138
9.2
123
8.9
132
9.1
110
9.2
130
9.1
112
Security
8.9
131
8.7
114
8.9
132
8.9
116
8.6
126
8.6
108
8.6
131
8.9
110
Performance
8.3
122
8.6
106
8.5
125
8.8
112
8.5
126
8.6
106
8.6
126
8.8
111
8.7
125
8.6
109
Database Features
8.8
1139
9.0
460
8.9
1149
9.0
465
8.7
1151
9.0
468
8.1
1117
8.6
450
8.4
1112
8.7
439
8.7
1123
8.8
453
8.9
1143
9.0
460
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MySQL
MySQL
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
MySQL and PostgreSQL are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
MySQL
MySQL has no unique categories
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MySQL
MySQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
30.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.6%
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.3%
Reviewers' Industry
MySQL
MySQL
Information Technology and Services
24.8%
Computer Software
20.4%
Internet
4.6%
Higher Education
4.2%
Education Management
3.4%
Other
42.7%
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Information Technology and Services
27.3%
Computer Software
23.1%
Internet
4.3%
Financial Services
4.1%
Telecommunications
2.9%
Other
38.3%
Alternatives
MySQL
MySQL Alternatives
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MS SQL
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IBM Db2
IBM Db2
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SAP HANA Cloud
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Alternatives
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MS SQL
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Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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IBM Db2
IBM Db2
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Discussions
MySQL
MySQL 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
Is there any possibilities than mysql database can be online?
2 Comments
Cody H.
CH
Of course! Most hosts provide it automatically. Only the dedicated servers or virtual servers might not. You can install it on any Linux or Windows or Mac...Read more
What version of MySQL do I have?
2 Comments
Hasini D.
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
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Discussions
What are the advantages and disadvantages of PostgreSQL?
2 Comments
Alexandre G.
AG
Open Source: PostgreSQL is free and open-source software, meaning anyone can download, use, and modify it as needed without licensing costs. SQL...Read more
Can we get some video tutorials on usage? Also how do we connect them over cloud ?
1 Comment
Nigel H.
NH
Hey Jay, We use Postgresql on all of our cloud servers. We connect via SSL connections to the specific...Read more
What programs use PostgreSQL?
1 Comment