The Best MySQL Web Host

All of the web hosts we include on our list support MySQL databases. This gives you the ability to choose your host based on the full range of features and support without having to trade off database capabilities for another feature. Additionally, these hosts provide:

• Support for PHP, Python, Perl, Ruby, CGI, SSI, custom PHP.ini files, .htaccess editing and custom error pages
• Full Third Party Script Support (e.g. WordPress, PHPBB, osCommerce, Photo Gallery, etc.)
• State-Of-The-Art Data Centers with modern, up to date servers
• Comprehensive Website Statistics, Password Protected Directories, Hotlink Protection and Website Backups

We recommend HostGator as our top MySQL web host because they offer unlimited MySQL databases and no database size limit, which gives you the freedom to grow your website.

MySQL Host Ratings
Host Name	Plan	Unlimited						Uptime	Money Back	Web Host Ratings
	Business $12.95/mo Baby $7.95/mo							99.9%	45 Days
	Unlimited Pro $7.95/mo							99.9%	30 Days
	Premium $6.95/mo							99.9%	Any Time
	Professional $6.95/mo							99.9%	30 Days
	Professional $6.95/mo							99.9%	30 Days
	Eco Site $4.95/mo							99.9%	30 Days
	ProLogic $5.95/mo							99.9%	30 Days
	ProPlan $5.95/mo							99.9%	30 Days
	Budget 5 Star $14.99/mo							99.9%	60 Days
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What is MySQL?

MySQL, which stands for My Structured Query Language, is the world’s most popular open source relational database software. MySQL code uses C and C++. It works on many different system platforms, including FreeBSD, Linux, Mac OS X, NetBSD, OpenBSD, Microsoft Windows and more. All major programming languages with language-specific APIs include Libraries for accessing MySQL databases.

The MySQL project has made its source code available under the terms of the GNU General Public License, as well as under a variety of proprietary agreements.

The program runs as a server providing multi-user access to a number of databases. MySQL is often used in free software projects (especially in conjunction with PHP) that require a full-featured database management system, such as WordPress, phpBB and others, and is often maintenance free (meaning you just install the software, like WordPress, and use it with no database management or tweaking required). It is also used on very high-profile websites including Wikipedia, Google, Yahoo! and YouTube. In web hosting accounts, phpMyAdmin, a free web-based interface, is typically used to access and administer MySQL databases.