MariaDB

MariaDB Database

Build reliable applications with the MySQL-compatible open-source database

Why MariaDB?

MariaDB is a drop-in replacement for MySQL, created by MySQL's original developers. With improved performance, better security, and true open-source licensing, MariaDB powers applications at Google, Wikipedia, and WordPress.com. It's fully compatible with MySQL while offering additional features and optimizations.

MySQL compatibility with enhanced features—MariaDB is MySQL done better.

100%
MySQL Compatible
12M+
Users
Faster
Than MySQL

Advantages

MySQL Compatible: Drop-in replacement

Better Performance: Optimized queries

True Open Source: GPL licensed

More Storage Engines: Additional options

Considerations

Smaller Community: Than MySQL

Enterprise Support: Less mature than MySQL

Compatibility: Some MySQL features differ

Best Use Cases

Web Applications: WordPress, Drupal

E-Commerce: Online stores

SaaS Platforms: Multi-tenant apps

MySQL Migration: Drop-in replacement

Common Technology Stack

MariaDB is typically paired with these technologies

PHP / Laravel

Python

Node.js

Java

Redis

Docker

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