# What is MariaDB?

MariaDB is a [backwards compatible](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/about/compatibility-and-differences/mariadb-vs-mysql-compatibility), drop-in replacement of the MySQL® Database Server. It includes all major open source storage engines.

You can see a [list of all current and old releases](https://app.gitbook.com/o/diTpXxF5WsbHqTReoBsS/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/) as well as a [feature comparison to MySQL](https://app.gitbook.com/s/aEnK0ZXmUbJzqQrTjFyb/community-server/about/compatibility-and-differences/mariadb-vs-mysql-features).

The source code for MariaDB is [publically available](https://app.gitbook.com/s/SsmexDFPv2xG2OTyO5yV/clients-and-utilities/server-client-software/download/getting-the-mariadb-source-code) on [GitHub](https://github.com/MariaDB/server). Binaries and packages are [also available](https://mariadb.org/download).

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