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MySQL vs Pop

MySQL logo

MySQL

Web Development

The world's most popular open source database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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Pop

Remote Work

Lightweight screen sharing and recording

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • They diverge on capability: MySQL covers ACID compliance, Pop covers Screen sharing.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MySQL and Pop actually diverge.

Attributes where MySQL and Pop differ
AttributeMySQLPop
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, UnixWeb, Chrome extension, Desktop
CategoryWeb DevelopmentRemote Work
Founded19952020

Identical on both: starting price (Free), pricing model (freemium), free tier (Yes), 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 MySQL

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

Only in Pop

  • Screen sharing
  • Recording
  • Instant links
  • Minimal interface
  • Chat
  • Slack
  • Web support
  • Chrome extension support

What people use each for

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

MySQL

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

Pop

  • Video Conferencingnot MySQL
  • Team Collaborationnot MySQL
  • Project Managementnot MySQL

Where each one falls short

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

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

Pop

Nothing recorded yet. See the Pop review.

Pricing, plan by plan

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

Pop

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Instant sharing
    • Recording
    • Basic features
  • Pro$9.99/month
    • Advanced features
    • Priority support

Which should you pick?

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

Choose Pop if

  • You need screen sharing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
  • You also want recording.
Pop review

Questions people ask

Is MySQL or Pop better?
Neither clearly leads. MySQL starts at Free and Pop at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MySQL or Pop?
MySQL starts at Free and Pop at Free.
Does MySQL or Pop run on more platforms?
MySQL runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Unix. Pop runs on Web, Chrome extension, Desktop.
Can I use MySQL for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is MySQL best used for?
MySQL is most often used for web application backend, e-commerce platforms, content management systems, data warehousing. Of those, web application backend and e-commerce platforms are not what Pop is typically brought in for.
What can MySQL do that Pop cannot?
MySQL covers ACID compliance, SQL support, Multi-version concurrency control, Replication. Pop covers Screen sharing, Recording, Instant links, Minimal interface.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

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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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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