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Oracle Database Criticism

Discussions heavily criticize Oracle databases for high costs, poor reputation, and inferiority to free alternatives like PostgreSQL and MySQL, questioning why companies still choose them over open-source options.

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IloveHN84 • Jan 24, 2019 • View on HN

Oracle isn't the only one, trust me

throwaway787544 • Jun 23, 2022 • View on HN

Aw man, why did they have to saddle themselves with Oracle? :(

feld • Jun 22, 2015 • View on HN

Oracle's version isn't much better.

brad0 • Jan 29, 2017 • View on HN

Is support the only reason people choose Oracle databases over something free like MySQL or Postgres?

phs318u • Sep 17, 2025 • View on HN

Oracle doesn’t need one.https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=32596903

moe • Jul 29, 2010 • View on HN

Oracle scared of PostgreSQL? Good times.

fomine3 • Nov 9, 2021 • View on HN

Into Oracle? Isn't it also expensive?

tener • Aug 8, 2016 • View on HN

See my other comment regarding oracle: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=12249897

VMG • Dec 4, 2013 • View on HN

You're saying they're no different than Oracle?

jacksmith21006 • May 22, 2018 • View on HN

Oracle s just a sucky company. Plus there is now excellent open source data bases and even better cloud options.