We performed a comparison between MySQL and Oracle Java DB 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."For starters, it's free, which is always nice, and it's also pretty straightforward to use. It's a nice conventional database."
"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 solution is great for small applications in particular."
"MySQL is a popular database platform for businesses because it is extremely easy to use."
"MySQL is a scalable tool. Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...The solution's technical support is good. I rate the technical support a nine out of ten."
"MySQL is easy to use, has fast performance, and it is comfortable for end-user to use. The schema level and structure we are using are very simple and easy to understand. Additionally, packaging tool development is straightforward and the data is presented in a way that is very simple to understand."
"The fact that it is free is what appeals to me the most."
"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."
"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."
"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."
"It's very clever."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"The solution is stable."
"The most valuable feature is automation."
"The manuals or documentation could be better."
"MySQL tutorials and guides could be improved. Often they are too complex for someone with no database experience to understand."
"The backup methods need improvement."
"The product is a little bit complex and it is difficult to find sufficient documentation."
"We have encountered some performance issues, and the solution takes time for performing complex queries."
"There should be an arrangement for end-users to get trained to use the tool...Improvement-wise, a graphical interface could be added for new users, eliminating the need to memorize the complex syntax."
"The full-text search feature must be improved."
"We want to continue using MySQL but it merged with Oracle and the scalage changed."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
MySQL is ranked 4th in Relational Databases Tools with 142 reviews while Oracle Java DB is ranked 23rd in Relational Databases Tools with 7 reviews. MySQL is rated 8.2, while Oracle Java DB is rated 8.2. 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 Oracle Java DB writes "Ability to handle large volumes and data sets but could be more user-friendly". MySQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Teradata and Vertica, whereas Oracle Java DB is most compared with SQL Server, Apache Derby, Oracle Database and SAP HANA. See our MySQL vs. Oracle Java DB report.
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