Software licensing question using ProgreSQL or MySQL

Question

Can I use PostgreSQL or MySQL to write an application for my intranet for my company? Will I be violating any licensing if the software is not for distribution and only used within my company?

Thank you

Answer 1

You can use any GPL licensed software to create an in-house product.

Answer 2

PostgreSQL is released under the BSD license.

and for MySQL

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Answer 3

Unless you are an expert you are likely to be using the software "as is" i.e. you can build a database without modifying the source code of postgres or mysql. In this case you will be under no obligation to share your work outside the company.

Answer 4

Postgres' license (BSD) is undoubtedly more simple than MySQL's. Internally you should generally be able to use either, but you're pretty much limiting to that use then. If there's a chance that it ever may go commercial you can save yourself a little bit of worry by using Postgres (plus it has some REALLY NICE features).

Note, I'm not saying MySQL's license won't work for you, but Postgres' is definitely simpler.