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Posted on January 15, 2023 (Updated on July 10, 2025)

Can MySQL be used instead of PostGIS database in QGIS?

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Which database does QGIS use?

Database formats include PostgreSQL/PostGIS, SQLite/SpatiaLite, Oracle, DB2 or MSSQL Spatial, MySQL…; Support of web data services (WM(T)S, WFS, WCS, CSW, ArcGIS Servers…) is also handled by QGIS providers (see QGIS as OGC Data Client);

Does MySQL support spatial data?

MySQL has spatial data types that correspond to OpenGIS classes. The basis for these types is described in Section 11.4. 2, “The OpenGIS Geometry Model”.

Is PostGIS faster than QGIS?

PostGIS = very fast. Barcharts don’t lie. As you can see from the graph earlier, it took PostGIS less than 10 % of the time to do the same analysis compared to QGIS and a Shapefile. If you are a GIS analyst and do processes like this every day, that can save you quite a lot of time in a year.
 

How to connect QGIS with MySQL?

Create a connection to MySQL Database



Open QGIS and then go to Layer | Add Layer | Add Vector Layer. It will bring up Data Source Manager | Vector window as follow. Select Database and then select MySQL from the database type. Click the New button to create a new MySQL connection.
 

Does QGIS use SQL?

Quote from video: If you are using data from a database. Use the DB manager to connect to your database. And start a SQL window.

Which database is most commonly used in GIS?

Geodatabase is the enterprise storage solution from the largest GIS vendor Esri; the industry leader in spatial data! Geodatabases were first touted as a simple geometry storage model for Esri users. Now, geodatabases have the capacity and capability to store virtually all types of geographic datasets.
 

What are the limitations of MySQL?

5 Limitations of MySQL with Big Data

  • Delivering Hot Data.
  • Dealing with Highly Volatile Data.
  • Avoid MySQL Scalability Limitations.
  • Providing Analytics.
  • Powering Full Text Searches at Scale.


Is MySQL good for data warehouse?

While MySQL is great for making snappy transactional databases, it’s not great when it comes to doing serious analytical work, especially with multiple data sources and large datasets.
 

Is MySQL good for data analysis?

The Benefits of Using MySQL for Analysis



As a business database, there are many benefits to choosing MySQL, we have listed just a few below: MySQL is easy to install and it is an easy database to work with. There is comprehensive documentation, a community of developers, and adherence to the standard SQL.

Does GIS use SQL?

Query expressions in ArcGIS adhere to standard SQL expressions. The SQL syntax you use within an expression differs depending on the data source. Each data source has its own variant of SQL, which are referred to as SQL dialects.

What type of database is GIS?

GIS combines spatial data from many sources with many different people. Databases connect users to the GIS database. For example, a city might have the wastewater division, land records, transportation, and fire departments connected and using datasets from common spatial databases.
 

Is QGIS Python based?

The QGIS Python Console is an interactive shell for the python command executions. It also has a python file editor that allows you to edit and save your python scripts. Both console and editor are based on PyQScintilla2 package. To open the console go to Plugins ‣ Python Console ( Ctrl+Alt+P ).

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