Build reliable applications with the MySQL-compatible open-source database
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.
MySQL Compatible: Drop-in replacement
Better Performance: Optimized queries
True Open Source: GPL licensed
More Storage Engines: Additional options
Smaller Community: Than MySQL
Enterprise Support: Less mature than MySQL
Compatibility: Some MySQL features differ
Web Applications: WordPress, Drupal
E-Commerce: Online stores
SaaS Platforms: Multi-tenant apps
MySQL Migration: Drop-in replacement
MariaDB is typically paired with these technologies
Let's build reliable applications with MariaDB.