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We performed a comparison between LocalDB and Oracle MySQL Cloud Service 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.
To learn more, read our detailed LocalDB vs. Oracle MySQL Cloud Service Report (Updated: March 2024).
767,319 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"The initial setup was simple.""The solution is fast.""The most valuable feature of LocalDBis the connection between the application and DB.""The initial setup is very straightforward. The guidelines are very easy to follow. Maintenance is very easy and requires very little manpower."

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"The most valuable aspect of the product is data migration.""The initial setup was straightforward.""The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is flexible and is an open-source product.""Oracle MySQL Cloud Service handles data easily.""The solution's performance is good.""It's easy to use.""The product is easy to learn.""The most valuable feature is the data aggregation function."

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Cons
"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.""The internal connection features of LocalDB could improve.""The ALM features can be improved, but the database by itself is reliable.""The initial setup is complex and requires a skilled person."

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"Integrating business intelligence or NLP solutions would help us save time and would prevent us from having to take a deep dive. Data problems seem to multiply on the system when you interact with it. Automation would save a lot of man-hours.""In a production environment, upgrading from a lower to an upper version is a very long process that needs to be improved.""The tool’s stability must be improved.""The support is not that great. They're not really supporting directly anymore and relying on experts to figure out technical issues.""The product has many bugs.""The technical support is in need of improvement.""It requires a significant amount of expertise and effort to manage, especially when dealing with substantial volumes of data.""The solution should offer memory management."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The licensing cost is too high for LocalDB."
  • "The fees are fair."
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  • "The solution’s paid plans are expensive."
  • "The license is expensive."
  • "While the core solution itself is not exorbitant, the support services are associated with a significant maintenance fee, often ranging from twenty to thirty percent."
  • "The product is free since it is an open-source tool."
  • "It is an open-source product."
  • "The product is expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We pay an annual fee for the license. The fees are fair.
    Top Answer:I would like to have more integration.
    Top Answer:Oracle MySQL Cloud Service handles data easily.
    Top Answer:Improvement could be made in the workflow, particularly when it comes to making changes or implementing certain functions.
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    Overview
    LocalDB is a lightweight version of the SQL Server Express Database Engine that is targeted for program development. LocalDB starts on demand and runs in user mode, so there is no complex configuration.

    Oracle MySQL Cloud Service delivers a secure, cost-effective and enterprise-grade MySQL database service. Built on MySQL Enterprise Edition and powered by the Oracle Cloud, it provides a simple, automated, integrated and enterprise ready MySQL cloud service, enabling organizations to increase business agility and reduce costs.

    Sample Customers
    AstraZeneca, Kienzle Automotive GmbH, Kodak Alaris, Unilever, Floatel International and Kongsberg Maritime, MyHero
    Omnis, Naveex, Rehash Technologies
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government9%
    REVIEWERS
    Manufacturing Company30%
    Energy/Utilities Company20%
    University20%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company12%
    University10%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business40%
    Midsize Enterprise7%
    Large Enterprise53%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business29%
    Midsize Enterprise8%
    Large Enterprise63%
    Buyer's Guide
    LocalDB vs. Oracle MySQL Cloud Service
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about LocalDB vs. Oracle MySQL Cloud Service and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    767,319 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    LocalDB is ranked 15th in Relational Databases Tools with 5 reviews while Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is ranked 11th in Relational Databases Tools with 15 reviews. LocalDB is rated 9.0, while Oracle MySQL Cloud Service 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 Oracle MySQL Cloud Service writes "A stable solution that can be used to perform on-premises to cloud migrations". LocalDB is most compared with SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database In-Memory, Infobright DB and Oracle Database, whereas Oracle MySQL Cloud Service is most compared with Amazon Aurora, MySQL, Firebird SQL, Percona Server and PostgreSQL. See our LocalDB vs. Oracle MySQL Cloud Service report.

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