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MySQL vs Splashtop

MySQL logo

MySQL

Web Development

The world's most popular open source database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Splashtop logo

Splashtop

Remote Work

Secure remote access and remote support software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only MySQL has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: MySQL hot online backup is not in the free Community Server; MySQL Enterprise Backup is a paid Enterprise Edition component; Splashtop solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which MySQL and Splashtop actually diverge.

Attributes where MySQL and Splashtop differ
AttributeMySQLSplashtop
Starting priceFreeOn request
Pricing modelfreemiumsubscription
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWindows, Macos, Linux, UnixWeb
CategoryWeb DevelopmentRemote Work
Founded1995Unknown

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 MySQL

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

Only in Splashtop

Nothing recorded that MySQL does not also cover.

What people use each for

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

MySQL

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

Splashtop

  • Accessing work computers from any device remotely with multi-monitor supportnot MySQL
  • Providing remote IT support and helpdesk services with unattended access capabilitiesnot MySQL
  • Managing endpoints with real-time patching, monitoring, and vulnerability remediationnot MySQL
  • Enabling classroom screen sharing and annotation for teachers and studentsnot MySQL
  • Supporting field technicians and remote support staff outside traditional office settingsnot MySQL
  • Connecting to specialized lab equipment and IoT devices remotelynot 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

Splashtop

  • Solo plan is $72 per year for a single user; Pro and Performance are priced per user per year on top at $99 and $149
  • Remote Support SOS plan starts at $259 to $399 per concurrent user per year, separate from the remote access plans

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

Splashtop

On request

No published plan breakdown. See the Splashtop review.

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 Splashtop if

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

Splashtop review

Questions people ask

Is MySQL or Splashtop better?
Neither clearly leads. MySQL starts at Free and Splashtop at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, MySQL or Splashtop?
MySQL has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for MySQL and On request for Splashtop.
Does MySQL or Splashtop run on more platforms?
MySQL runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Unix. Splashtop runs on Web.
Can I use MySQL for free?
Yes. MySQL has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Splashtop starts at On request.
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 Splashtop is typically brought in for.
What can MySQL do that Splashtop cannot?
MySQL covers ACID compliance, SQL support, Multi-version concurrency control, Replication.

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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Splashtop: Does Splashtop support high-fidelity design work with specialized tablets?

Yes, Splashtop supports Wacom tablets and other high-fidelity features needed for design and creative work, enabling remote access without sacrificing performance.

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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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Splashtop: Can IT teams remotely manage and patch devices without user intervention?

Yes, Splashtop Endpoint Management provides unattended access for real-time patching, monitoring, and remediation of endpoints, including vulnerability management across infrastructure.

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