TL;DR - MariaDB
- MariaDB is an open-source relational database forked from MySQL
- It provides enhanced performance and features while maintaining MySQL compatibility
- Free and open-source, Enterprise plans available
Pricing: Free forever
Best for: Individuals & startups
Score: 86/100
Pricing Plans
Most Popular
Community
Free
Open source
- MySQL compatible
- Storage engines
- Replication
SkySQL
$65/month
Managed
- Cloud hosted
- Auto-scaling
- Support
About MariaDB
MariaDB provides MySQL compatibility with community-driven development. The fork that emerged when MySQL's future seemed uncertain—relational database with open governance.
The compatibility is high. The features extend MySQL. The community is engaged.
Teams wanting MySQL compatibility with open-source governance choose MariaDB.
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MariaDB FAQ
MariaDB Community Server is free and open source. SkySQL cloud service has paid plans. Enterprise support available.
MariaDB is a MySQL fork created by MySQL's original developers. Drop-in replacement with additional features. Community-driven development.
MariaDB has more features and better performance in some cases. MySQL has Oracle backing. Both are compatible for most uses.
Yes, it's a drop-in replacement for most applications. Same SQL syntax and tools work. Migration is usually straightforward.