Compare IBM Informix vs. MySQL
IBM Informix is ranked 9th in Relational Databases with 4 reviews while MySQL is ranked 6th in Relational Databases with 7 reviews. IBM Informix is rated 9.8, while MySQL is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of IBM Informix writes "Its high availability characteristic is very stable and easy to configure and administer". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MySQL writes "Easy to use with a straightforward setup but requires better replication". IBM Informix is most compared with SQL Server, Oracle Database and IBM Db2, whereas MySQL is most compared with CockroachDB, IBM Db2 and Oracle Database. See our IBM Informix vs. MySQL report.
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The solution's stability, performance, enhanced functionality, and replication are all great features. This solution has made financial reporting possible by allowing financial people the opportunity to set Informix to "Auto Pilot" so that they can attend other duties. Every version is faster than the previous. | The solution is free to use, which is its most valuable aspect. The solution is very simple. It's easy to use. That's the most important feature. It creates a unified view of the entire architecture and performance factor, helping to manage the network more easily. It has a remote access feature to manage the database from a remote location. This enables in-work collaboration. I use MySQL for employee service in an OLTP database. |
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There should be more intelligence surrounding discovering data to be able to automatically create indexes. This solution is in need of more current tools. I really would love to have a QT plugin. | From a user perspective, the initial setup could be simplified a bit. 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. When working with a cluster wide, I have to use the MySQL cluster version. I feel that some tools which make it easier to create queries or make it easier for other functions would be really interesting to see. Some problems with big table operations, and a struggle to keep the servers responding in peak situations. |
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Information Not Available | Can range from free to quite expensive, depending on the environments and requirements, so better to really set goals ahead of setting it up. |
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Views 2,683 Comparisons 1,924 Reviews 4 Average Words per Review 192 Avg. Rating 9.8 | Views 14,025 Comparisons 11,959 Reviews 6 Average Words per Review 340 Avg. Rating 8.0 |
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| Informix | |
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| IBM | Oracle |
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| Informix is one of the most widely used database servers offering high levels of performance and availability, distinctive capabilities, & minimal overhead. | Until its recent acquisition by Oracle, MySQL was possibly the most renowned open source database enterprise package that could be accessed completely for free. With the merger, the server increased both its features and its price tag, but there is still a free version available to the general community to contribute ideas and suggestions. MySQL is a fast and relatively inexpensive database management system. It can easily integrate with a wide variety of programming languages, and it is considered to be a very reliable option. One of the most prominent features that customers seem to enjoy is the easy scalability of this system. |
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| Shaspa, Hildebrand, Kaifa, Ranhill Powertron, Federaciā¹ FarmacĀutica (FedeFarma), Camden Council, The German Aerospace Center (DLR), Myers, Votorantim Group, Doosan Infracore, GreenIvory | Facebook, Tumblr, Scholastic, MTV Networks, Wikipedia, Verizon Wireless, Sage Group, Glassfish Open Message Queue, and RightNow Technologies. |
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No Data Available | University19% Manufacturing Company8% Non Tech Company8% Mining And Metals Company8% Software R&D Company21% Retailer13% Comms Service Provider11% Media Company8% |
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