Is SQL better than NoSQL?

Which is better SQL or NoSQL?

SQL databases provide great benefits for transactional data whose structure doesn't change frequently (or at all) and where data integrity is paramount. It's also best for fast analytical queries. NoSQL databases provide much more flexibility and scalability, which lends itself to rapid development and iteration.

Is SQL easier than NoSQL?

SQL databases are efficient at processing queries and joining data across tables, making it easier to perform complex queries against structured data, including ad hoc requests. NoSQL databases lack consistency across products and typically require more work to query data, particular as query complexity increases.

Which is more popular SQL or NoSQL?

Most Popular Databases Knowing that SQL was used by over 3/5 of respondents, you might assume Oracle stole the show. Guess again. MySQL dominated this report with 38.9% use, followed by MongoDB at 24.6%, PostgreSQL at 17.4%, Redis at 8.4%, and Cassandra at 3.0%.

Is MySQL better than NoSQL?

MySQL being a relational database is less flexible with its design constraint whereas NoSQL being non-relational in nature, provides a more flexible design as compared to MySQL. MySQL is being used with a standard query language called SQL whereas NoSQL like databases misses a standard query language.