dotConnect
7.4#7 in database client software$219.95 one-timeFree planAPILinuxmacOSWindows
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What both publish
| Fact | dotConnect | MySQL |
|---|---|---|
| Developer tooling | The SQL Server provider supports Visual Studio integration and NuGet-compatible IDEs including Visual Studio Code and JetBrains Rider. | MySQL provides ODBC, JDBC and .NET connectors plus MySQL Workbench for visual modeling, SQL development and administration. |
dotConnect plans
- dotConnect ExpressFree
- ExpressFree
- dotConnect for SQL Server — Developer$219.95, paid once
- Professional Single$219.95, paid once
- dotConnect Universal Developer$269.95, paid once
- dotConnect Universal — Developer$269.95, paid once
MySQL plans
- Community EditionPriced on request
- Community Edition—
- Standard Edition—
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise Edition—
Pick dotConnect if…
dotConnect suits .NET developers who need database or cloud-service connectivity and ADO.NET tools. The free Express edition is limited to .NET Framework; the full product has a 30-day trial.
Pick MySQL if…
It suits developers and organisations building relational SQL or NoSQL applications, including web, e-commerce, SaaS, and transaction-processing systems. Teams needing commercial security features or support can consider the paid editions.