Azure Database for MySQL vs Azure SQL Database
| Azure Database for MySQL | Azure SQL Database | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Android, api, iOS, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Deployment model | cloud | cloud |
| Managed service | Yes | Yes |
| High availability | Yes | Yes |
| Read replicas | Yes | Yes |
| Backup retention | 35 days | 7 days |
| JSON data support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum connections | 85 connections | 30 connections |
Both are listed in Best Relational Databases. On The Geeks Club, Azure SQL Database scores higher on our published basis.