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ArtRage vs MySQL

ArtRage logo

ArtRage

Design

A digital artist studio with tools that look and work like the real things

From
$29.9/one-time
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
MySQL logo

MySQL

Web Development

The world's most popular open source database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MySQL has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: ArtRage no subscription model; each purchase is one-time; MySQL hot online backup is not in the free Community Server; MySQL Enterprise Backup is a paid Enterprise Edition component

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which ArtRage and MySQL actually diverge.

Attributes where ArtRage and MySQL differ
AttributeArtRageMySQL
Starting price$29.9/one-timeFree
Pricing modelone-timefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Linux, Unix
CategoryDesignWeb Development
FoundedUnknown1995

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in ArtRage

Nothing recorded that MySQL does not also cover.

Only in MySQL

  • ACID compliance
  • SQL support
  • Multi-version concurrency control
  • Replication
  • Partitioning
  • Stored procedures
  • Triggers
  • Views

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

ArtRage

  • Digital paintingnot MySQL
  • Drawingnot MySQL
  • Art creation and illustrationnot MySQL

MySQL

  • Web application backendnot ArtRage
  • E-commerce platformsnot ArtRage
  • Content management systemsnot ArtRage
  • Data warehousingnot ArtRage
  • Business applicationsnot ArtRage

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

ArtRage

  • No subscription model; each purchase is one-time
  • Separate purchases needed for desktop and mobile versions

MySQL

  • Hot online backup is not in the free Community Server; MySQL Enterprise Backup is a paid Enterprise Edition component
  • Transparent Data Encryption, data masking and de-identification are Enterprise Edition only
  • MySQL Enterprise Firewall, which guards against SQL injection, and MySQL Enterprise Audit are both paid components
  • External authentication against PAM or Windows Active Directory requires MySQL Enterprise Authentication
  • The thread pool ships as MySQL Enterprise Scalability rather than in the community build

Pricing, plan by plan

ArtRage

$29.9/one-time
  • ArtRage Vitae Desktop$80/one-time
    • Windows and macOS
    • Full painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Vitae Mobile$4.99/one-time
    • iOS and Android
    • Mobile painting and drawing tools
  • ArtRage Lite$29.9/one-time
    • Basic painting and drawing tools
    • Selected subset for beginners

MySQL

Free
  • Community EditionFree
    • Open source license
    • Full SQL support
    • InnoDB storage engine
  • Standard Edition$2000/year
    • Commercial license
    • Oracle Premier Support
    • MySQL Enterprise backup
  • Enterprise Edition$5000/year
    • Advanced security
    • MySQL Enterprise Monitor
    • High Availability

Which should you pick?

Choose ArtRage if

Nothing in the data separates ArtRage from MySQL on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.

ArtRage review

Choose MySQL if

  • You need acid compliance.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Unix.
  • You also want sql support.
MySQL review

Questions people ask

Is ArtRage or MySQL better?
Neither clearly leads. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time and MySQL at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, ArtRage or MySQL?
MySQL has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $29.9/one-time for ArtRage and Free for MySQL.
Does ArtRage or MySQL run on more platforms?
ArtRage runs on Web. MySQL runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Unix.
Can I use MySQL for free?
Yes. MySQL has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. ArtRage starts at $29.9/one-time.
What is ArtRage best used for?
ArtRage is most often used for digital painting, drawing, art creation and illustration. Of those, digital painting and drawing are not what MySQL is typically brought in for.
What can ArtRage do that MySQL cannot?
MySQL covers ACID compliance, SQL support, Multi-version concurrency control, Replication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

ArtRage: How much does ArtRage cost?

ArtRage Vitae Desktop (Windows/macOS) is $80 as a one-time purchase. ArtRage Vitae Mobile (iOS/Android) is $4.99. ArtRage Lite is $29.90 for a basic tool set.

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MySQL: Does MySQL cost money?

MySQL is primarily open-source and free to use. Commercial editions and support services are available but pricing is not published on the main website.

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ArtRage: Are ArtRage purchases one-time or subscription?

All ArtRage products are one-time purchases available through the Windows Store, Apple App Store, and Google Play Store with no ongoing subscription fees.

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MySQL: How do I get MySQL pricing information?

For MySQL commercial editions and support pricing, customers can contact MySQL sales directly at +1-866-221-0634 or navigate to individual product pages.

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