Microsoft SQL Server vs. MySQL: Differences While the two platforms are similar in the interface and basic relational database standards, they are two very different programs and operate differently.

The differences in processing efficiency between MySQL’s three character storage types should not have a big impact on processing times unless your data sets are extremely large.

As the subject says, I am interested in the benefits of using one over the other. I have heard a lot of people recommend postgresql over mysql because of its advanced features. The database will ...