MariaDB

by MariaDB Foundation

The open-source MySQL fork.

4.5(600)Databases & Backends

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Key facts

Vendor: MariaDB Foundation
Pricing: Open source — Free
Free tier: Yes
Platforms: Self Hosted, Linux
Best for: Developers
Editor rating: 4.5 / 5
Founded: 2009
Headquarters: Open source

What is MariaDB?

MariaDB is a databases tool from MariaDB Foundation. MariaDB is a community-developed, drop-in MySQL replacement.

MariaDB uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.

It's best suited to developers and runs on Self Hosted, Linux.

Standout strengths include open source, mysql-compatible, active community. Worth weighing: self-managed.

MariaDB pricing

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Pros

Open source
MySQL-compatible
Active community

Cons

Self-managed

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Frequently asked questions

What is MariaDB?

MariaDB is a community-developed, drop-in MySQL replacement.

How much does MariaDB cost?

MariaDB is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.

Does MariaDB have a free trial?

MariaDB offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does MariaDB support?

MariaDB is available on Self Hosted, Linux.