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.
"The solution is very useful for stock management."
"We are happy with the event capabilities of Firebird SQL database. We can raise events from it and display them in our application."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution."
"I like that we don't have to pay external fees to migrate this data. So, we are looking to relocate from Postgres or EDB."
"The product was easy to use."
"I can deploy it on Linux, Mac OS, and Windows — it's very easy."
"Robustness is the absolutely main feature."
"I find the ease of deployment to be the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"I am totally satisfied with MySQL."
"It has a lot of features. The RDBMS, consistency, and multi-user features are valuable."
"For sure, the solution is very stable."
"I use MySQL for employee service in an OLTP database."
"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."
"It is free, which is probably its most valuable feature. It is a pretty full-featured relational database. It really does everything we need it to do."
"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."
"I like the JSON stuff."
"It would be nice to have a graphical user interface to handle the product."
"It is not easy to integrate the tool with Visual Studio."
"It would be good to have more automation and integration with the tools from other vendors."
"In the next release, it should support JSON, XML, and replication with third-party tools."
"The solution could improve by providing partitioning and encryption. It is not at the higher level of database solution but it could be with some upgrades."
"Firebird SQL's performance has slowed since Firebird SQL 3 or 3.5 versions, where they developed over-the-wire encryption."
"It would be interesting if they added functionality with redundancy, reputation, and variability."
"Database sharing is a capability that Firebird SQL lacks."
"Its scalability can be better. It is probably not as scalable as Oracle. I had some issues with connectors. I used it from a C++ program, and it required some work to make it run, but finally, it worked."
"The solution could improve by having better performance and security."
"It requires a training platform."
"The replication needs improvement. It's becoming a native cloud product like Oracle DB or Cockroach DB."
"The only service which could be improved is its usability. The entire user experience needs to be revamped to meet the 2018 design standards."
"The performance, stability, and security are areas with shortcomings in MySQL, where improvements are required."
"Sometimes, I get lost in the toggles and buttons, and a better visual design would be nice. The layout is not user-friendly or efficient."
"We want high availability and replication features, which are currently missing in this solution. It would be great if they can provide an in-built replication feature, similar to Oracle RAC, in MySQL."
Firebird SQL is ranked 4th 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, SQL Server and Oracle Database. See our Firebird SQL vs. MySQL report.
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