Licensing

Many industries prefer open source technology for their flexibility and cost-saving features, while MySQL has put its footprint in the market by becoming the most popular relational database for web applications. Open source means that you can view the source of MySQL and customize it based on your needs without any cost. You can download the source or binary files from its site and use them accordingly.

The MySQL server is covered under the GNU (General Public License), which means that we can freely use it for web applications, study its source code, and modify accordingly. It also has the enterprise edition as well with advanced features included. Many enterprises purchase enterprise support from MySQL to get assistance on various issues.