MariaDB
The database for all, from startups to enterprises.
Overview
MariaDB is a community-developed, commercially supported fork of the MySQL relational database management system, intended to remain free and open-source software under the GNU General Public License. Development is led by some of the original developers of MySQL, who forked it due to concerns over its acquisition by Oracle Corporation.
✨ Key Features
- MySQL compatibility
- Pluggable storage engines (InnoDB, MyRocks, Spider)
- ColumnStore for analytics
- Temporal data tables
- JSON support
- High availability with Galera Cluster
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and community-driven
- More features and storage engines than MySQL
- Commitment to being open source
Unique Value: A community-developed, open-source relational database that serves as a drop-in replacement for MySQL with more features and a commitment to open source.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Drop-in replacement for MySQL
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Applications requiring features specific to other database systems
🏆 Alternatives
Offers more features and a more open development model compared to MySQL.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Community Server is free.
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