Why Choose MariaDB:
The Superior MySQL Alternative
Easily upgrade to MariaDB Server and enjoy enhanced performance, advanced features and the benefits of a thriving open source community, all while minimizing compatibility issues. Created by the original MySQL developers, MariaDB Server maintains compatibility with MySQL while delivering advanced innovation that surpasses MySQL’s capabilities. MariaDB Server offers a seamless migration that leverages your existing MySQL applications, connectors and tools.
Freedom of true open source
Created as a fork of MySQL by its original developers with the vision of having a stronger commitment to open source and community development. In the MariaDB vs. MySQL debate, MariaDB offers a truly open source alternative, free from vendor lock-in and licensing concerns.
Migrate with ease, maintain compatibility
Migrate easily to MariaDB thanks to its high compatibility with MySQL syntax, tools and connectors. Switching from MySQL to MariaDB is seamless, ensuring compatibility and minimizing disruption to your applications.
Better performance, greater possibilities
Offering a wider range of advanced features that deliver improved flexibility, performance and scalability such as storage engines for different workloads, system-versioned tables, enhanced security plugins and more. When comparing MariaDB vs. MySQL, MariaDB consistently delivers enhanced performance and a richer feature set.
See how MariaDB outperforms MySQL
“Better quality assurance and stability of critical enterprise features are extremely compelling. At our scale and in production with 100,000 MariaDB databases, reliability is what matters most.”
– SVP of Development and Operations, ServiceNow
25 Billion
The ServiceNow cloud platform handles 25B queries per hour powered by MariaDB.
100,000
The number of MariaDB databases in production to support the ServiceNow cloud platform.
FAQs
Frequently asked questions about MySQL vs. MariaDB, MariaDB as a MySQL alternative, migrations and more.
MariaDB started as a MySQL fork and uses the same wire protocol and SQL dialect, making the migration from MySQL to MariaDB simple and straightforward. Start the migration process with these technical resources or contact us for assistance.
MySQL 5.7 became EOL in October 2023. Users must therefore decide whether to remain with MySQL 8.0 and potentially transition to Oracle products like Oracle Cloud and Heatwave, or explore other open source database options for greater flexibility.
Due to the inability to downgrade from MySQL 8 to 5.7, users who are not satisfied with the current version must choose a different open source database.
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