[bitbasher]

Why would anyone use MySQL over Postgres in 2026?

[mannyv]

Because it's a zero-maintenance solution that performs well out the box, has excellent analysis tools that are free, and works with no issues.

Postgres is work. Mysql is not. I say this having used mysql, postgres, oracle, sybase, mssql, ingres, rdb, dbase, and other random data stores in production.

[timbit42]

Because they started with MySQL and it can be difficult to switch.