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.
"We are happy with the event capabilities of Firebird SQL database. We can raise events from it and display them in our application."
"The product was easy to use."
"Firebird SQL is an open-source solution and can run on most operating systems, such as Linux, Unix, and Windows."
"I find the ease of deployment to be the most valuable aspect of this solution."
"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."
"The documentation is very well written."
"Robustness is the absolutely main feature."
"The solution is very useful for stock management."
"One of the most valuable features is MySQL's ability to run our email system. We use a system called Colab."
"However, it is easy to scale MySQL using the functions provided with the product."
"The most valuable feature of MySQL is auto-scaling."
"The solution is great for small applications in particular."
"Compared to other databases, MySQL is cheaper and we were using the community edition which was free of cost. ML is fully integrated with the database in HeatWave. It has also many other features. MySQL is a far better solution in terms of pricing."
"The feature that I have found most valuable is its ubiquity. MySQL is everywhere, so if I need to find a developer to do things to it that I don't know, it's very easy to find someone who has expertise in it."
"The feature I found most valuable is activity performance."
"It is easy to use. It is simple to implement, which makes it suitable for our projects because we have deadlines. MySQL is also open-source, which is another plus point."
"Database sharing is a capability that Firebird SQL lacks."
"In the next release, it should support JSON, XML, and replication with third-party tools."
"It would be good to have more automation and integration with the tools from other vendors."
"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."
"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."
"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."
"The security of the users could improve in Firebird SQL."
"I don't think the solution is very scalable, because the scalability of the performance when using more than one process is not very good."
"Clusters are hard to perform so we use no SQL alternates like MongoDB."
"It does not stand out regarding scalability. When the company size increases, the user base having actual experience with (very) large MySQL solutions is reduced."
"The solution could have better integration and security features."
"The analytics features are in need of improvement."
"Some problems with big table operations, and a struggle to keep the servers responding in peak situations."
"MySQL's performance requires attention. For optimal performance, one should review and sometimes revise the code, particularly when using server-side scripting."
"It could be a little bit simpler to use."
"MySQL needs improvements on its diagnostic features."
Firebird SQL is ranked 4th in Open Source Databases with 8 reviews while MySQL is ranked 1st in Open Source Databases with 24 reviews. Firebird SQL is rated 7.8, while MySQL is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of Firebird SQL writes "Strong event capabilities, allowing raising and displaying events in applications". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MySQL writes "A tool that offers an easy setup phase along with exceptional stability". 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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