What are the advantages of MySQL when compared with Oracle? MySQL is open source software which is available at any time and has no cost involved. MySQL is portable GUI with command prompt. Administration is supported using MySQL Query Browser Share :Click to print (Opens in new window)Click to share on Reddit (Opens in new window)Click to share on Tumblr (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pocket (Opens in new window)Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window)Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Pinterest (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window)