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title: "MySQL to MariaDB"
publish_date: 2025-03-25
updated_date: 2026-07-09
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# MySQL to MariaDB
- [MySQL to MariaDB](https://mariadb.com/migrations/mysql-to-mariadb/)
- [Comparison](https://mariadb.com/migrations/mysql-to-mariadb/#comparison)
- [Resources](https://mariadb.com/migrations/mysql-to-mariadb/#resources)
- [FAQ](https://mariadb.com/migrations/mysql-to-mariadb/#faq)
## Oracle Made MySQL a Strategic Risk.
Transform that Risk Into Opportunity
with MariaDB.
Stop paying premium fees for abandoned support. Upgrade to MariaDB Enterprise Platform for a secure, pain-free replacement that restores your roadmap, guarantees stability, and eliminates vendor lock-in.
[Get a Personalized Migration Report](https://mariadb.com/migrations/migration-assessment-tool/)
[Download Migration Tool](https://mariadb.com/downloads/community/migration-tools/)
### The Future Proofed Strategy that Saves Your Stack
You are currently facing a continuity risk. With the withdrawal of core MySQL engineering teams, your premium subscription is no longer buying premium security. MariaDB isn’t just an alternative; it is the step-up intended by the original MySQL creators.
### Zero-Friction Migration
Eliminate compatibility anxiety. No retraining required. MariaDB is binary-compatible with MySQL. Keep your connectors, keep your code, and keep your skills. We simply replace the engine and unlock the performance you’ve been denied.
### True Hybrid Flexibility
Unlike Oracle’s “Heatwave-or-nothing” funnel, MariaDB Enterprise Platform runs identically on-premise and in any cloud, giving you total leverage. No “cloud-only” features. No handcuffs. You get the exact same version everywhere.
### Restore Operational Safety
Re-align with a vendor that invests in the core engine, backed by the engineers who built InnoDB and replication.
**COMPARE**
## MariaDB vs. MySQL
Stop Paying for “Legacy.” Start Investing in Innovation.
| Feature | MySQL Enterprise (Oracle) | MariaDB Enterprise Platform | Impact on You |
|---|---|---|---|
| Support Team | Depleted: Key engineering teams dissolved; support is now generic. | Expert: Direct access to core engine developers and architects. | Sleep at night. No "unsupported" 3 AM outages. |
| High Availability | Complex: InnoDB Cluster is rigid and Oracle-centric. | Superior: Native MariaDB Cluster powered by Galera for true multimaster, sync replication. | 99.999% Uptime without the management headache. |
| Scalability | Limited: Thread Pool is paywalled or restricted. | Unlimited: Enterprise thread pool handling 200k+ connections. | Scale instantly without upgrading licenses. |
| AI & Analytics | Locked: Features gated inside proprietary OCI Heatwave. | Open: Native vector search and ColumnStore available everywhere out-of-the-box. | Future-proof your stack for the AI era today. |
## MySQL Migration Resources
**WHITE PAPERS**
 [### Migration Guide: MySQL to MariaDB
](https://mariadb.com/resources/white-papers/migration-guide-mysql-to-mariadb/)
[ Download White Paper
](https://mariadb.com/resources/white-papers/migration-guide-mysql-to-mariadb/)
 [### Future-Proofing Your MySQL Applications with MariaDB
](https://mariadb.com/resources/white-papers/future-proofing-your-mysql-applications-with-mariadb/)
[ Download White Paper
](https://mariadb.com/resources/white-papers/future-proofing-your-mysql-applications-with-mariadb/)
 [### MariaDB Enterprise Platform vs. MySQL Enterprise Edition
](https://mariadb.com/resources/white-papers/guide-to-open-source-database-selection-mysql-vs-mariadb/)
[ Download White Paper
](https://mariadb.com/resources/white-papers/guide-to-open-source-database-selection-mysql-vs-mariadb/)
**MIGRATION TOOLS**
Migration Assessment Tool
Generate a personalized migration evaluation report.
[Start Assessment](https://mariadb.com/migrations/migration-assessment-tool/)
MariaDB Migration Tool
Make your migration predictable, repeatable, and auditable.
[Download Tool](https://mariadb.com/downloads/community/migration-tools/)
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## Don’t Wait for the Next Outage.
Contact us to migrate from MySQL to MariaDB today
[Get a personalized migration report](https://mariadb.com/migrations/migration-assessment-tool/)
[Download the Migration Tool](https://mariadb.com/downloads/community/migration-tools/)
[Talk to an Expert](https://mariadb.com/contact/?interest=mysql-migration)
## FAQs
Frequently asked questions about MySQL vs. MariaDB, MariaDB as a MySQL alternative, migrations and more.
### How do I migrate from MySQL to MariaDB?
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](https://mariadb.com/docs/server/server-management/install-and-upgrade-mariadb/migrating-to-mariadb/moving-from-mysql) or [contact us](https://mariadb.com/contact/?interest=mysql-migration) for assistance.
### Is MySQL 5.7 still supported?
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.
### How do you downgrade MySQL 8 to 5.7?
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.