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- Free plan
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- Free plan
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- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is MySQL?
MySQL is databases & data platforms from Oracle, based in Austin, United States and has been building software since 1995. Popular open-source database.
Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Developer API documented on the official site
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
MySQL: quick answers
The questions people most often search for, answered from MySQL's own pages.
- Is MySQL free?
- Yes. Oracle says it makes the MySQL database server and MySQL Client Libraries available under the GPLv2 (plus an extra permission for bundled software). MySQL Community Server is a free download.
- How much does MySQL cost?
- The Community edition costs nothing. Oracle also sells commercial editions — MySQL Enterprise Edition, Standard Edition, Classic Edition, NDB Cluster CGE and MySQL Embedded (OEM/ISV) — but mysql.com does not publish their prices; it lists a sales contact instead.
- When do I need a paid MySQL licence?
- Oracle says OEMs, ISVs and VARs that embed MySQL in commercial applications and do not want to be subject to the GPL should buy a commercial licence. Open source projects can use the GPL version.
- What is MySQL HeatWave?
- Oracle's cloud service for MySQL, described as combining transactions, lakehouse-scale analytics, GenAI and ML in one service.
MySQL at a glance
Analysing MySQL — pricing, features, reviews and alternatives…
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MySQL features
As listed on MySQL's official website.
- Jayant Sharma , Senior Director, MySQL Product Management
- Mike Frank , Director, MySQL Product Management
- WHERE
- Products
- MySQL HeatWave
- MySQL Enterprise Edition
- MySQL Standard Edition
- MySQL Classic Edition
- MySQL Cluster CGE
- MySQL Embedded (OEM/ISV)
- Services
- Training
MySQL pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How MySQL charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on mysql.com.
Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms
- Vendor
- Oracle
- Headquarters
- Austin, United States
- Founded
- 1995
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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MySQL — frequently asked questions
Is MySQL free?+
Yes. Oracle says it makes the MySQL database server and MySQL Client Libraries available under the GPLv2 (plus an extra permission for bundled software). MySQL Community Server is a free download.
How much does MySQL cost?+
The Community edition costs nothing. Oracle also sells commercial editions — MySQL Enterprise Edition, Standard Edition, Classic Edition, NDB Cluster CGE and MySQL Embedded (OEM/ISV) — but mysql.com does not publish their prices; it lists a sales contact instead.
When do I need a paid MySQL licence?+
Oracle says OEMs, ISVs and VARs that embed MySQL in commercial applications and do not want to be subject to the GPL should buy a commercial licence. Open source projects can use the GPL version.
What is MySQL HeatWave?+
Oracle's cloud service for MySQL, described as combining transactions, lakehouse-scale analytics, GenAI and ML in one service.
What is MySQL?+
MySQL is databases & data platforms by Oracle. Popular open-source database.
How much does MySQL cost?+
MySQL has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does MySQL offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — MySQL offers a free plan you can start with.
Is MySQL made in India?+
No. MySQL is developed by Oracle in Austin, United States.
Who is MySQL best suited for?+
MySQL suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to MySQL?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MongoDB. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is MySQL deployed?+
MySQL is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
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