--- description: Review of MariaDB Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MariaDB | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice GB --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Database Software](/directory/4512/database-management-systems/software) > [MariaDB](/software/108300/mariadb) # MariaDB Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/108300/mariadb Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/108300/mariadb?page=2) > MariaDB is the database for all, supporting any workload, in any cloud, at any scale. It has the versatility to support transactional, analytical \& hybrid workloads as well as relational, JSON \& hybrid data models. MariaDB scales from standalone databases \& data warehouses to fully distributed SQL for executing millions of TPS \& performing interactive, ad hoc analytics on billions of rows. Deploy MariaDB on commodity hardware, on all major public clouds \& through MariaDB SkySQL DBaaS. MariaDB is the database for all, supporting any workload, in any cloud, at any scale. > > Verdict: Rated **4.7/5** by 72 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.7/5** | 72 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.2/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.8/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.6/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 90% | (9/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: MariaDB - **Location**: Redwood City, US ## Commercial Context - **Pricing model**: Usage Based (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Please contact MariaDB for subscription pricing. MariaDB SkySQL cloud database pricing can be found here: https://mariadb.com/products/skysql/pricing/ - **Target Audience**: 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Mac (Desktop), Windows (Desktop), Linux (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise), Linux (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Activity Dashboard - Audit Management - Automatic Backup - Backup and Recovery - Customisable Templates - Customizable Fields - Data Capture and Transfer - Data Connectors - Data Import/Export - Data Replication - Data Storage Management - Data Visualisation - Document Storage - Multiple Programming Languages Supported - Performance Analysis - Real-Time Data - Real-Time Monitoring - Relational Database Management ## Integrations (3 total) - Apache Kafka - Microsoft Power BI - Tableau ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/directory/4512/database-management-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I have been using it for 7 years with File Repositories DB. > > **Cons**: When performing dumps and/or migrations, it is usually a little problematic. It is necessary to use the correct parameters to obtain a comprehensive and secure backup for new installations. Experience in this context is required. > > With MariaDB I was able to get transactions above 52,000/sec between selects and filters. Real-time statistics with 3rd party tools allow you to see the correct operation. My implementations are at medium scales. They worked very well without much parameterization and tuning. ----- ### "Review of mariadb by a developer from Peru" — 4.0/5 > **Jhonatan** | *7 July 2021* | Marketing & Advertising | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I like the functionalities that it has similar to its predecessor, but it is easier to use for new programmers. the great compatibility with mysql is reassuring because you don't need a lot of translator or start from scratch with the database > > **Cons**: The only disadvantage that could arise would be in some case of incompatibility, but since they are very similar services we should not find any such case. > > As a Peruvian developer I have used this database manager a lot, not only in software but also in virtual stores, storage of large amounts of information and I have never had problems with this manager ----- ### "Great product, but MySQL is still the standard" — 4.0/5 > **Justin** | *6 April 2021* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10 > > **Pros**: MariaDB has picked up the community-oriented development mindset where MySQL left off since being acquired by Oracle. I've had virtually no problems with stability, and MariaDB seems to be actively developed. > > **Cons**: Unfortunately, the majority of the community still seems to use MySQL, and that will become a problem as MySQL and MariaDB continue to diverge. How many developers will want to support both platforms? It's difficult to say. > > MariaDB is easy to set up and use, but I worry that its community support isn't where it needs to be in order to be a top contender against MySQL. ----- ### "A great RDBMS" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *6 February 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: I mostly like pulling and storing data using standard SQL queries. We can define reference as foreign keys which keep the integrity of data.Also, auto-increment key generation is very helpful. Datetime and timestamp data types are very helpful to sort the records.The limit keyword is also there to pull the data in a pagination manner.Integration of MariaDB is very simple. I have used MariaDB with Java frameworks like Spring, Dropwizard, and Struts 2 and didn't face a single issue regarding its connectivity. > > **Cons**: The only thing is when a table grows much then pulling data using a SELECT query becomes slow than expected. > > Overall I am happy to use MariaDB as an RDBMS. It fulfills all of my requirements to develop a complete Web Application.Using MariaDB we can create dynamic web applications very easily and quickly as it supports standard SQL language. So no need to learn anything new to work with this. ----- ### "Review for MariaDB" — 5.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *3 February 2022* | Computer Hardware | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: It is very much faster than MySQL, It can aslo be used to build web application for the clients. It has alot of features amazing functionalities and table and table management. Its 100% compatible and much important it is easy to use. > > **Cons**: The price is bit expensive but free version also alot of work can be done. > > I always use MariaDB for mine as well as mine client's project. ----- Page: 1 / 4\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/108300/mariadb?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/108300/mariadb) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | de | | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | | fr | | ----- ## Structured Data