MySQL vs Percona Server
On the evidence we track, MySQL leads this comparison with a composite score of 65/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.
Capabilities
Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for relational databases. “-” means undocumented, not absent.
What each one is
The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.
MySQL
LeaderMySQL is an open-source SQL database server. MySQL Cluster extends it with real-time transaction processing capabilities for distributed deployments.
Percona Server
An open-source MySQL-compatible database server designed for improved performance, scalability, and visibility. It provides integrated instrumentation for monitoring and advanced backup functionality for enterprise deployments.
Pricing
List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.
MySQL
LeaderCommunity edition free; Enterprise/Standard/Classic editions require contacting sales
- MySQL Community ServerFree
- MySQL Enterprise EditionContact sales
- MySQL Standard EditionContact sales
- MySQL Classic EditionContact sales
Platform & deployment
Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.
MySQL or Percona Server: which one depends on you
A composite score cannot know your constraints. Describe them and both get re-weighted against what you actually need, with the evidence behind every position.
Free to run, no account needed to start. How the evaluation works
Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.