IT Manager at a tech vendor with 1,001-5,000 employees
Real User
Top 5
Jul 16, 2026
I would advise others looking into using Percona Server to take a look at it since it is MySQL on steroids. It is an open-source solution that continuously scales, and the community commits features regularly, making applications well-maintained and easily recoverable. I consider Percona Server to be MySQL Enterprise on steroids without licensing fees or restrictions, and it performs exceptionally well. I have not explored the AI capabilities of Percona Server, so I cannot comment on that aspect. Since I have not experienced the AI capabilities, I can only infer from how Percona Server has helped us in the past. I am confident that the AI capabilities of Percona Server, along with reliability and accuracy, align with any commercial-grade database RDBMS providers. I give this review a rating of eight.
Director of Project Services at a consultancy with 1-10 employees
Real User
Top 10
Jul 11, 2026
My advice to others looking into using Percona Server is to read the documentation. Peter and the team do a great job at it. I would rate this review a 9.
My advice for others looking to use Percona Server is that while it is a great product for making things work, it does not eliminate the need for a database administrator. You still need to know what you are doing, and it can alleviate a lot of the pain of running a database. However, it does not equate to a fully managed database, at least in our use case where we run it in our own Kubernetes cluster. That knowledge is also beneficial when working with a consultant for setup and database optimization. If you want to go open-source and are knowledgeable about databases, Percona Server is great and will provide everything you need. But if you are looking for a solution without needing to understand databases, this might be too advanced. I would rate this product an 8 overall.
My advice for others looking into using Percona Server is that a person can be a student for the versions on Percona Server for their company. I rate this product a 9.
I'm an end-user. I'd advise new users to just go slow, step by step, in order to keep things simple. Don't try to jump ahead. If you go slow, you will get used to everything, and soon you'll be learning very quickly. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.
Percona Server is a MySQL alternative offering improved performance and scalability for databases used in demanding environments. It is tailored for companies requiring reliable data management, ensuring efficiency and flexibility in operations.Percona Server enhances MySQL with numerous features that boost database performance, making it suitable for large-scale deployments. Known for its ability to handle heavy workloads, users count on Percona Server to maintain operational consistency...
I would advise others looking into using Percona Server to take a look at it since it is MySQL on steroids. It is an open-source solution that continuously scales, and the community commits features regularly, making applications well-maintained and easily recoverable. I consider Percona Server to be MySQL Enterprise on steroids without licensing fees or restrictions, and it performs exceptionally well. I have not explored the AI capabilities of Percona Server, so I cannot comment on that aspect. Since I have not experienced the AI capabilities, I can only infer from how Percona Server has helped us in the past. I am confident that the AI capabilities of Percona Server, along with reliability and accuracy, align with any commercial-grade database RDBMS providers. I give this review a rating of eight.
My advice to others looking into using Percona Server is to read the documentation. Peter and the team do a great job at it. I would rate this review a 9.
My advice for others looking to use Percona Server is that while it is a great product for making things work, it does not eliminate the need for a database administrator. You still need to know what you are doing, and it can alleviate a lot of the pain of running a database. However, it does not equate to a fully managed database, at least in our use case where we run it in our own Kubernetes cluster. That knowledge is also beneficial when working with a consultant for setup and database optimization. If you want to go open-source and are knowledgeable about databases, Percona Server is great and will provide everything you need. But if you are looking for a solution without needing to understand databases, this might be too advanced. I would rate this product an 8 overall.
My advice to others looking into using Percona Server is to learn Linux, Kubernetes, and test Percona Server before running it in production.
My advice for others looking into using Percona Server is that a person can be a student for the versions on Percona Server for their company. I rate this product a 9.
I'm an end-user. I'd advise new users to just go slow, step by step, in order to keep things simple. Don't try to jump ahead. If you go slow, you will get used to everything, and soon you'll be learning very quickly. I'd rate the solution eight out of ten.