MySQL is an open-source database that supports scalable web-based and embedded database applications. Its product offerings range from enterprise level support packages, complete with full service support, to free downloads of the latest MySQL versions.

MySQL’s online platform offers forums, articles, labs, worklogs, podcasts, community, downloads, documentation, and more.

MySQL was launched by David Axmark and Michael Widenius in 1995 and is based in Cupertino, California.