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MySQL Data Access Components Reviews & Product Details

MySQL Data Access Components (MyDAC) is a library of components that provides direct access to MySQL and MariaDB from Delphi and C++Builder including Community Edition, as well as Lazarus (and Free Pascal) on Windows, Linux, macOS, iOS, and Android for both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms. Applications based on MyDAC can connect directly to MySQL server or work through the MySQL client library. MyDAC is designed to help programmers develop faster and cleaner MySQL database applications. MyDAC is a complete replacement for standard MySQL connectivity solutions and presents an efficient alternative to the Borland Database Engine (BDE) and standard dbExpress driver for access to MySQL.

Seller

Devart

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MySQL Data Access Components Community

Product Description

MySQL Data Access Components (MyDAC) is a library of components designed to provide direct access to MySQL from Delphi, C++Builder, Lazarus (and Free Pascal) on Windows, Mac OS X, iOS, Android, Linux, and FreeBSD for both 32-bit and 64-bit platforms.

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Jordan Sanders (PR Manager at Devart)

Pricing

Pricing provided by MySQL Data Access Components.

Standard

$229.95

Professional

$349.95

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David M.

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

8/27/2020

"Solid components with good support"

5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

I've been using the MySQL Data Access Components with Delphi for many years. The components just work. I don't recall ever running into a bug. Support via their forum is responsive when I have a question. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

In general the documentation is good. But sometimes I look at the source code to better understand what the components are doing. Several units have similar names, so it can take a bit of effort to trace through to see what code is doing what. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

Erio C.

Software Developer-

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/3/2021

"MYDAC Components: useful tools for programmers"

5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

MyDAC library is user friendly and very easy to install. MyDAC Components follow strictly the Embarcadero Philosophy, so they do not appear like an external product but rather like a native extensions that help the programmers interfacing MySQL databases. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

It's hard to find a technical aspect to dislike. Technically, the MyDAC libraries do their work in an excellent way. I think that the only thing I do not like is the amount of the renewal subscription. Compared with other softwares I believe it is too high. In few years it has raised up and now I believe it is over its real value. But, honestly, I have also to say that Devart follows its customers very well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us. Your feedback helps us to improve service for everyone.

Jeff C.

Application Administrator

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/12/2021

"MyDAC Data Access Components for Delphi"

5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

The components are very easy to use and by far provide the best option available for accessing and using MySQL with Delphi. The TQuery component has to be my favorite. The ease of use and flexibility is unparalleled in my opinion. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

The online documentation could be better. On the rare occasion when I have to try and figure out how to use a particular component, or need to find info on a certain property, there isn't much in the way of description when I pull it up. So there's some guesswork left to do.

However, the question gets answered pretty thoroughly when I've contacted support. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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We appreciate you taking the time to let us know about your experience! We are always looking for ways to improve.

Tim H.

Chief Executive Officer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/12/2021

"MySQL Data Access Components in a Production Setting"

4/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

I am a Delphi Developer for over 20 years. In recent yearrs I have been involved in developing a sophisticated SaaS product for the legal profession.

I have used MyDAC for several projects over many years. I like MyDAC because it works straight out of the box with very little learning curve. Additionally it is integrated with Devart SecureBridge which means I do not have to ask clients to install OpenSSL. I also use LiteDAC for the SQLite elements in my system which again work like a dream.

MyDAC is professional, extremely well developed and very reliable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

The Help desk is sometimes hard to search for an issue I am having. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thanks a lot. Your feedback is valuable to us.

Roberto N.

Desenvolvedor de software

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/3/2021

"Nice Component"

5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

Easy to Use, Quick (in mode to native access SGDB), Nice Support, price :) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

Nothing. Really nothing to dislike ..... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering MySQL Data Access Components:

MyDAC is a very good component to access MySQL, nice to use in old projects as Delphi7 and to do migration to new Delphi Generation whithout headache. Is quick with your native access database. Works on IPv4, IPv6, MySQL with SSL, in compacted connections, etc... Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MySQL Data Access Components solving and how is that benefiting you?

I access through Delphi, SGDB MySQL, since old Delphi versions , MySQL 5.5, 5.7, 8. My main usage is ACID transactions to multiple systems. It is clear component and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thank you so much for your feedback!

Lee M.

Owner of ProfitSource

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/12/2021

"Couldn't exist without them"

5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

Easy to use. They follow as much as possible to TTable syntax. The components have been very reliable and connections very stable. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

When we first began to use them, we had to go through a lot of trial and error. Put that is part of programming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thank you so much for your feedback! We do really appreciate it.

Ulco V.

Director & Consultant

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/3/2021

"Fast en direct access to MySQL databases, no dll's required,"

4.5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

Data access components from RAD Delphi work all great. Good conversion to Query's even if other Data access components are used, good to migrate existing software too. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

No dislikes. Product does what's expected, fast and fully integrated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thank you so much for your feedback!

Björn B.

Software Developer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/12/2021

Business partner of the seller or seller's competitor, not included in G2 scores.

"very easy to use component for delphi. I've been working with it succesfully since many years"

4.5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

simple way of connecting to mysql with server and embedded databases Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

can't connect to embedded maria db server Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering MySQL Data Access Components:

try it, there is no better component for delphi and mysql Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is MySQL Data Access Components solving and how is that benefiting you?

we use it with windows applications that are based on a mysql database. We can easily switch between embedded database and a server version Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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We are so grateful for your review.

Verified User in Education Management

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/23/2021

"MyDAC is Excelent Product for Developer!"

5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

It is so Fast in access database, simple (easy) in use, easy in configuration, the security is very great, and make my Business Application run Well so my customer satisfy! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

I hope this great product completed with saving and returning JSON data! Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thank you. We’re glad to hear you had a great experience with us.

Verified User in Industrial Automation

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

2/12/2021

"Very fast but what about thread safety?"

1.5/5

What do you like best about MySQL Data Access Components?

Component are similar to other TMySQL component we already used in the past (old Delphi version).

Very fast if compared to ADO+ODBC Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about MySQL Data Access Components?

Lots of attributes not always easy to understand/well configure and use

We're not sure they're are fully thread safe (we have issues with multi-connection in multithread application) Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jordan Sanders of MySQL Data Access Components

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Thank you for letting us know about your experience. We’ll work on improving to meet our customers’ expectations in the future.