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# Compare Oracle Database vs MySQL

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> Detailed comparison between Oracle Database and MySQL. Check ratings, reviews, pricing, and features to make the best decision for your business.

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## At a Glance

| Metric | Oracle Database | MySQL |
| **Overall rating** | 4.6/5 | 4.6/5 |
| **Total Reviews** | 471 | 2094 |
| **Starting Price** | - | US$2,000.00 |
| **Free Trial** | Yes | Yes |
| **Free Version** | No | Yes |
| **Deployment** | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop) | Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise), Chromebook (Desktop) |
| **Support** | Email/Help Desk, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat | Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support, 24/7 (Live rep), Chat |
| **Training** | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation | In Person, Live Online, Webinars, Documentation, Videos |

## Best for

### Oracle Database

Oracle Database provides organizations with enterprise-scale database technology stored in the cloud or on premises.  Customers include Kingold, Mestec and Sky Brasil.

### MySQL

MySQL suits organizations of any size, in any industry, including Enterprise and SMB across Web \&amp; E-commerce, Financial Services, Healthcare, Retail, Telecom and More.

## Key features

### Oracle Database

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application-Level Analysis
- Backup and Recovery
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Security
- Data Storage Management
- Data Virtualization
- Database Conversion
- Monitoring
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Multitenancy
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting/Analytics

### MySQL

- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Alerts/Notifications
- Application-Level Analysis
- Backup and Recovery
- Dashboard
- Data Connectors
- Data Dictionary Management
- Data Migration
- Data Replication
- Data Security
- Data Storage Management
- Data Virtualization
- Database Conversion
- Monitoring
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Multitenancy
- Performance Analysis
- Relational Database Management
- Reporting/Analytics

## Links

- [View Oracle Database Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/5938/oracle-database)
- [View MySQL Profile](https://www.capterra.co.nz/software/11482/mysql)
- [View Original Comparison](https://www.capterra.co.nz/compare/5938/11482/oracle-database/vs/mysql)

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