MySQL
7.9#1 in database design toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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SQLBackupAndFTP
7.2#8 in database backup softwareFrom $28 a yearFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | MySQL | SQLBackupAndFTP |
|---|---|---|
| Support | MySQL Enterprise technical support provides 24x7 direct access to MySQL support engineers. | The vendor says the optional Full-Service subscription includes direct email support; its pricing page also links to a community support forum. |
MySQL plans
- Community EditionPriced on request
- Community Edition—
- Standard Edition—
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise Edition—
SQLBackupAndFTP plans
- FreeFree
- Full-Service subscription — Lite$28 a year
- Lite$39, paid once
- Full-Service subscription — Standard$48 a year
- Full-Service subscription — Professional$68 a year
- Standard$89, paid once
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.
Pick SQLBackupAndFTP if…
It suits Windows users who need scheduled database and file backups across the supported systems and destinations. It is less suited to SQL Server performance monitoring or browser-based scheduling across many servers.