We performed a comparison between MySQL and SAP SQL Anywhere based on real PeerSpot user reviews.
Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI."The initial setup for the SQL database is not complex and it even integrates into the platform. You set up the recipe and then just follow the runbook, the build book. Then it works as long as you follow the procedures."
"The way that MySQL has improved my organization is that it comes free and also works fine on the technical side."
"We use MySQL for enterprise data storage as well as part of the back-end of websites and web applications."
"One of the best features is this solution is easy to use."
"One of the most valuable features is MySQL's ability to run our email system. We use a system called Colab."
"This specific version of this MySQL has been battle tested for a long time. Any issues are known issues and we pretty much don't have any problems when they're in production. So it's very stable."
"MySQL is a popular database platform for businesses because it is extremely easy to use."
"I like MySQL's feature that helps to automate things."
"We've found the solution very reliable overall. It's very fast."
"It works well in general."
"The auto-backup replication is a perfect feature. That is the feature I liked the most."
"The most valuable features of SAP SQL Anywhere are the ease of use and the user interface is intuitive."
"SAP SQL Anywhere is very helpful."
"I feel that some tools which make it easier to create queries or make it easier for other functions would be really interesting to see."
"We have encountered some performance issues, and the solution takes time for performing complex queries."
"When working with a cluster wide, I have to use the MySQL cluster version."
"There should be more tools to manage the on-premises version and more automation features."
"The GUI could improve to make MySQL better."
"At times, the autoscaling does not happen when there is a surge in load."
"On the database side, it should be really lightweight, and the data structure should be like MongoDB."
"Improvements to MySQL depend on the specific use case. For example, in my scenario, I frequently need to maintain and store data, which can then be utilized to generate reports. On the other hand, others may suggest incorporating a feature that allows for easier visualization of the data, such as what is available in Power BI or other similar tools."
"A problem we are experiencing now is when doing a backup in SQL 2012 and 14."
"We have had some stability issues with SAP SQL Anywhere, but I am not sure if it is an application or network issue. We sometimes have a large amount of data being queried and it cannot handle it."
"SAP SQL Anywhere needs to incorporate functionalities like SAP S/4HANA."
"The interface is not easy in comparison to the SQL Server. It could be more user-friendly."
"It is not as secure as it could be."
MySQL is ranked 4th in Relational Databases Tools with 142 reviews while SAP SQL Anywhere is ranked 20th in Relational Databases Tools with 6 reviews. MySQL is rated 8.2, while SAP SQL Anywhere is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of MySQL writes "Good beginner base but it should have better support for backups". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SAP SQL Anywhere writes "Reliable and able to expand but needs to be more secure". MySQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Teradata and SAP HANA, whereas SAP SQL Anywhere is most compared with SQL Server, SAP Adaptive Server Enterprise, Oracle Database, MariaDB and SAP HANA. See our MySQL vs. SAP SQL Anywhere report.
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