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Kaseya VSA vs MySQL

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Kaseya VSA

Remote Work

Remotely monitor, manage and secure any endpoint, from anywhere

From
On request
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: Kaseya VSA no pricing information disclosed on website; customers must contact sales; 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 Kaseya VSA and MySQL actually diverge.

Attributes where Kaseya VSA and MySQL differ
AttributeKaseya VSAMySQL
Starting priceOn requestFree
Pricing modelquotefreemium
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Linux, Unix
CategoryRemote WorkWeb 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 Kaseya VSA

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.

Kaseya VSA

  • Automate patching and software updates across distributed endpointsnot MySQL
  • Detect and isolate ransomware threats before network spreadnot MySQL
  • Monitor mobile devices and enforce security policies remotelynot MySQL
  • Proactively identify system issues before end-user impactnot MySQL
  • Centralize IT management across multiple locations from consolenot MySQL

MySQL

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

Where each one falls short

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

Kaseya VSA

  • No pricing information disclosed on website; customers must contact sales
  • No minimum system requirements or supported operating systems listed
  • No specific compliance certifications mentioned despite claims to help with compliance

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

Kaseya VSA

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Kaseya VSA review.

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 Kaseya VSA if

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

Kaseya VSA 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 Kaseya VSA or MySQL better?
Neither clearly leads. Kaseya VSA starts at On request and MySQL at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Kaseya VSA or MySQL?
MySQL has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kaseya VSA and Free for MySQL.
Does Kaseya VSA or MySQL run on more platforms?
Kaseya VSA 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. Kaseya VSA starts at On request.
What is Kaseya VSA best used for?
Kaseya VSA is most often used for automate patching and software updates across distributed endpoints, detect and isolate ransomware threats before network spread, monitor mobile devices and enforce security policies remotely, proactively identify system issues before end-user impact. Of those, automate patching and software updates across distributed endpoints and detect and isolate ransomware threats before network spread are not what MySQL is typically brought in for.
What can Kaseya VSA do that MySQL cannot?
MySQL covers ACID compliance, SQL support, Multi-version concurrency control, Replication.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Kaseya VSA: How much does Kaseya VSA cost?

No pricing is published on Kaseya's website. Customers must request a demo or contact sales to receive a quote.

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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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Kaseya VSA: What platforms does Kaseya VSA support?

The website mentions support for endpoints including servers, workstations, laptops, mobile devices, VMs, cloud infrastructure and IoT devices, but does not specify supported operating systems or system requirements.

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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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Kaseya VSA: Is a free trial available for Kaseya VSA?

No information about trial availability is provided on the Kaseya VSA product page. Customers are directed to request a demo.

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