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MariaDB
MySQL-compatible open-source relational database with additional features
MariaDB is an open-source relational database forked from MySQL, offering improved performance, additional storage engines, and enhanced features whilst maintaining MySQL compatibility.
| Pricing from | Free |
| Best for | Organisations seeking MySQL compatibility with enhanced features, cost-conscious enterprises, and businesses running legacy MySQL applications |
| Website | mariadb.org |
Strengths and trade-offs
- Fully MySQL compatible, enabling seamless migration from MySQL with no application changes
- Additional storage engines like Aria and ColumnStore provide improved performance for specific workloads
- Smaller community compared to MySQL despite being feature-rich and reliable
- Some advanced features introduce complexity that may not be necessary for simpler applications
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