Can I use MySQL instead of SQL Server?

Is MySQL as good as SQL Server?

It was concluded that SQL Server offers better performance than MySQL in terms of response time. Except for the INSERT queries, SQL Server consistently took lesser time for all the other test cases as against MySQL. In terms of scaling up, MySQL showed two times increase in time when the number of rows went up.

Is MySQL different from Microsoft SQL Server?

Both MySQL and Microsoft SQL Server (MSSQL) are widely used enterprise database systems. MySQL is an open-source relational database management system (RDBMS), while MSSQL Server is a Microsoft-developed RDBMS. Enterprises can choose between multiple MSSQL Server editions to suit their individual needs and budgets.