Microsoft SQL Server
6.8#12 in relational databasesFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMicrosoft SQL Server vs MySQL
What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft SQL Server | MySQL |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Microsoft SQL Server plans
- Standard per core—
- Standard per corePriced on request
- Standard server—
- Standard serverPriced on request
- Standard CALPriced on request
- Standard CAL—
MySQL plans
- Community EditionPriced on request
- Community Edition—
- Standard Edition—
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise Edition—
Pick Microsoft SQL Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
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.