We compared Firebird SQL and MySQL based on our user's reviews in several parameters.
Firebird SQL requires improvements in performance, speed, documentation, error messages, query optimization, and compatibility. Users value its integration, scalability, resource management, and security. The customer service is highly praised, but some users reported mixed experiences with deployment times. Pricing is reasonable with positive ROI. MySQL excels in data management, performance, reliability, compatibility, ease of use, and security. Users appreciate efficient customer service and reasonable pricing. Deployment times vary but can be lengthy. Performance, documentation, support, scalability, and security enhancements are suggested.
Features: Firebird SQL stands out with its seamless integration with various programming languages, scalability for large datasets, and efficient resource management. In contrast, MySQL is valued for its efficiency in handling large amounts of data, compatibility with various platforms, and ease of use.
Pricing and ROI: The setup cost for Firebird SQL is appreciated for its affordability and ease of implementation. On the other hand, MySQL is praised for its reasonable pricing, affordable setup cost, and flexible licensing options., Firebird SQL demonstrates positive ROI based on user feedback, while MySQL is praised for its reliability, cost-effectiveness, scalability, community support, troubleshooting resources, and management of large databases.
Room for Improvement: Firebird SQL faces room for improvement in performance, speed, documentation, error messages, query optimization, and compatibility with other databases. MySQL requires enhancements in performance, documentation, support channels, scalability, compatibility, and security features.
Deployment and customer support: Comparing the reviews, Firebird SQL had mixed reviews ranging from a week to several months for deployment, setup, and implementation, indicating the need to consider context. MySQL had mixed reviews as well, with some users reporting separate durations of several months for deployment and a week for setup, while others mentioned a total duration of a week., Firebird SQL's customer service is highly regarded for its prompt and efficient assistance. Users praise their knowledgeable and friendly support team, resolving issues effectively. MySQL's customer service is also highly praised for prompt and helpful assistance, with a reliable support team offering efficient solutions.
The summary above is based on 32 interviews we conducted recently with Firebird SQL and MySQL users. To access the review's full transcripts, download our report.
"It helps us in detecting all kinds of problems in the code, such as bad quality, unclear code, or any violation in the code or best practices."
"I can deploy it on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows — it's very easy."
"The product was easy to use."
"We are happy with the event capabilities of Firebird SQL database. We can raise events from it and display them in our application."
"I appreciate the fact that, once the database is embedded, it doesn't need to be administered, and removes the requirement for a specific server."
"I find the ease of deployment to be the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"The documentation is very well written."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution."
"The connectivity with PHP is quite good."
"MySQL has cross-platform support for multiple operating systems. The backups on a Linux machine can be restored on a Windows machine, and vice versa."
"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."
"The installation process for the most scalable solution is remarkably quick, taking only a short amount of time."
"The most valuable feature of MySQL is auto-scaling."
"This product is a good teaching tool for students who want to learn about networked databases."
"However, it is easy to scale MySQL using the functions provided with the product."
"The solution has been very easy to scale so far."
"It would be good to have more automation and integration with the tools from other vendors."
"Database sharing is a capability that Firebird SQL lacks."
"It would be nice to have a graphical user interface to handle the product."
"It would be interesting if they added functionality with redundancy, reputation, and variability."
"Firebird SQL's performance has slowed since Firebird SQL 3 or 3.5 versions, where they developed over-the-wire encryption."
"The main feature I expect is to be able to work with different databases at the same time because that's a wishlist item for me."
"Technical support and performance could be better. We have some problems with this solution, but we don't know if the problem is with the database or the configuration. For example, sometimes, the users can't access the database."
"On large databases, we have some difficulties."
"The GUI could improve to make MySQL better."
"I would like to see some improvements in the solution’s integration aspects."
"Integration is a key feature in need of improvement."
"Since we upgraded from 8.0.12 to 8.0.22, it has had some slowness-related issues. Some of the queries that were fast previously are quite slow now. I did some research, and I found many people complaining about it."
"MySQL's performance needs to be improved for enterprise-level applications compared to Oracle and Postgres."
"MySQL could be improved by adding more automation."
"I did the implementation of the solution myself and I used community support. The support from the vendor costs money."
"If the customer is already using or has already used Oracle for a long time they will know the look and feel and the character of this database that can fit into their business."
Firebird SQL is ranked 3rd in Open Source Databases with 14 reviews while MySQL is ranked 1st in Open Source Databases with 142 reviews. Firebird SQL is rated 7.8, while MySQL is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Firebird SQL writes "A stable and freely available tool with well-written documents". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MySQL writes "Good beginner base but it should have better support for backups". Firebird SQL is most compared with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQLite and Oracle MySQL Cloud Service, whereas MySQL is most compared with PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Teradata, SAP HANA and SQL Server. See our Firebird SQL vs. MySQL report.
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