We performed a comparison between LocalDB and MySQL 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 is very straightforward. The guidelines are very easy to follow. Maintenance is very easy and requires very little manpower."
"The solution is fast."
"The most valuable feature of LocalDBis the connection between the application and DB."
"The initial setup was simple."
"What I've been most pleased with is the cost point, performance, and ease of use."
"MySQL is easy to integrate. It works with just about every language."
"The easy access to the data and the ability to sort the data with multiple methods are very valuable features."
"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."
"MySQL is open-source. There are a lot of open-source communities trying to come up with their own patches, and to come up with their own features, which help MySQL develop faster than traditional databases like Oracle, which is closed source."
"It is 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."
"The deployment process is pretty fast."
"The initial setup is complex and requires a skilled person."
"The ALM features can be improved, but the database by itself is reliable."
"The internal connection features of LocalDB could improve."
"The solution needs to create a management tool. Right now, the solution has tools for creating a local installation, but it's too simplistic. We need something that's a bit more complex so that we can extend the tools with our scripts."
"Scalability could be improved."
"On the database side, it should be really lightweight, and the data structure should be like MongoDB."
"It requires a training platform."
"MySQL could introduce more indexing strategies."
"The auto-tuning and NDB cluster has some limitations regarding foreign keys."
"Integration is a key feature in need of improvement."
"While utilizing a comparable algorithm, is noted to be sensitive, especially when configuring the inner device."
"MySQL tutorials and guides could be improved. Often they are too complex for someone with no database experience to understand."
LocalDB is ranked 15th in Relational Databases Tools with 5 reviews while MySQL is ranked 4th in Relational Databases Tools with 142 reviews. LocalDB is rated 9.0, while MySQL is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of LocalDB writes "Good for the development process, generally stable, and easy to set up". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MySQL writes "Good beginner base but it should have better support for backups". LocalDB is most compared with SQL Server, Oracle Database In-Memory, Infobright DB, Tibero and Oracle Database, whereas MySQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB and Teradata. See our LocalDB vs. MySQL report.
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