MySQL by T.c.X

If your application needs a fast, easy to use, and reliable database engine then you should strongly consider MySQL. We feel this is the best open source database engine available. But, don't take our word for it...see what other's have been saying.

Why you would want to use MySQL

• Its generally Free! (see the licence for when you must pay)
• Its fast (Benchmarks)
• Its reliable (Reliability and feature comparisons)
• Its easy to program (Tools)
• Its flexible
• Its extensible