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Oracle to start charging for MySQL - Standard edition @ 2000 USD
// archive Originally published on my old blog, indiangeek.net, in 2010. Links and opinions may have aged.
MySQL Editions
MySQL is the world's most popular open source database. Whether you are a fast growing web property, technology ISV or large enterprise, MySQL can cost-effectively help you deliver high performance, scalable database applications.
MySQL is available in multiple editions to meet your business and technical requirements:
- MySQL Enterprise Edition
- MySQL Classic Edition
- MySQL Standard Edition
- MySQL Cluster Carrier Grade Edition
MySQL Classic Edition MySQL Standard Edition MySQL Enterprise Edition MySQL Cluster Carrier Grade Edition Annual Subscription2,3,4,5,6
/1-4 Socket Server /YearN/A USD 2,000 USD 5,000 USD 10,000 Features MySQL Database ? ? ? ? MySQL Connectors ? ? ? ? MySQL Replication ? ? ? ? MySQL Partitioning ? ? MySQL Workbench SE1 ? ? ? Storage Engine: MyISAM ? ? ? ? Storage Engine: InnoDB ? ? ? Storage Engine: NDB ? MySQL Enterprise Monitor1 ? ? MySQL Enterprise Backup1 ? ? MySQL Cluster Manager1 ? MySQL Cluster Geo-Replication ?
via mysql.com
Oracle has started charging a fees for most editions of the once free and open source MySQL server. Wonder what effect it'll have on startups that chose MySQL just because of the cost advantage.