Oracle SQL Developer vs MySQL

Oracle SQL Developer8.0Visit MySQL7.9Visit

Higher score Oracle SQL Developer #6 in Data Modeling Software 8.0/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Oracle

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MySQL #7 in Data Modeling Software 7.9/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 0 of 3 features Visit MySQL

• Oracle SQL Developer fits best

  Oracle users needing free database development tools

• MySQL fits best

  MySQL users needing database design and administration

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Side by side

Feature	Oracle SQL Developer 8.0/10 Visit ↗	MySQL 7.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	8.0	7.9
Ranking	#6 in Data Modeling Software	#7 in Data Modeling Software
Best for	Oracle users needing free database development tools	MySQL users needing database design and administration
Pricing model	Free	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Free plan	—
Free plan	✓	✓
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Desktop	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Windows, macOS, Linux	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Community, Docs	Community, Docs · 24/7
Integrations	5 integrations	8 integrations
Built for	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise	Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Oracle SQL Developer 0/3 · MySQL 0/3
Reverse engineering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Forward engineering	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Version history	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Specs
Database engines	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Deployment	Desktop	Not checked yet
Export formats	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Run SQL and edit or debug PL/SQL in one desktop environment Browse and edit database objects, tables, and views Export data and migrate selected third-party databases to Oracle	Free GPL Community Edition includes SQL and NoSQL capabilities. Replication, failover and InnoDB Cluster support high availability. MySQL Workbench supports administration and SQL development.
Cons	Its listed features do not establish core visual data-modeling capabilities Migration is limited to selected third-party databases Support channels are community and documentation	Its described feature set centers on database operations, not modeling workflows. Commercial editions involve licensing and may require sales engagement. Support channels include community and documentation; 24/7 support is also listed.
Our verdict	Oracle SQL Developer is a free, Java-based desktop environment for developing and managing Oracle databases. It suits Oracle users who want SQL and PL/SQL development alongside database administration, data editing, reporting, and… Read the review →	MySQL is a relational database management system for developers, applications and organizations that need SQL or NoSQL capabilities. It suits teams choosing between self-managed installations and cloud deployments, with MySQL Workbench… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Oracle SQL Developer — where it wins

  • Run SQL and edit or debug PL/SQL in one desktop environment
  • Browse and edit database objects, tables, and views
  • Export data and migrate selected third-party databases to Oracle

  Where it doesn't

  • Its listed features do not establish core visual data-modeling capabilities
  • Migration is limited to selected third-party databases
  • Support channels are community and documentation

• MySQL — where it wins

  • Free GPL Community Edition includes SQL and NoSQL capabilities.
  • Replication, failover and InnoDB Cluster support high availability.
  • MySQL Workbench supports administration and SQL development.

  Where it doesn't

  • Its described feature set centers on database operations, not modeling workflows.
  • Commercial editions involve licensing and may require sales engagement.
  • Support channels include community and documentation; 24/7 support is also listed.

• Oracle SQL Developer8.0/10 · Free plan

  A free Oracle-focused desktop IDE with query, administration, and migration tools.

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• MySQL7.9/10 · Free plan

  A flexible database platform for MySQL users, with Workbench for administration and SQL development.

  Visit MySQLFull verdict →