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Oracle to MariaDB

Cut your database costs and keep the enterprise features your applications depend on. MariaDB is the open source alternative to Oracle Database.

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MariaDB: the flexible Oracle alternative for modern data infrastructure

MariaDB Enterprise Platform cuts costs and removes vendor lock-in without sacrificing scale or performance. Most applications move over with little or no code change, so migration stays low risk.

Reduce TCO,
maximize value

Lower costs and less complexity, with the performance and features you need. MariaDB consistently delivers lower TCO and higher ROI than Oracle.

Freedom to innovate with open source

Open source development means faster innovation and no lock-in. Leave Oracle’s rigid licensing behind.

Modernize your data infrastructure

An enterprise-grade, high-performance database that’s easy to deploy and manage, with the modern features Oracle charges a premium for.

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MariaDB Enterprise Platform vs.
Oracle Enterprise Edition

MariaDB Enterprise Platform

Oracle Enterprise Edition

Replication

Yes

GoldenGate, Data Guard*

Clustering

Multiple clustering options

RAC*

Multicloud Single-architectures

Yes

No

Backup and restore

MariaDB Enterprise Backup

RMAN

Built-in SQL IDE

Yes

Yes

Distributed partitions with legacy RDBMS connectors

Multiple options

Oracle Partitioning*

Compression

Multiple options

Yes

Encryption

Yes

Yes

Columnar

MariaDB ColumnStore engine

In-Memory ColumnStore

Temporal

Yes

Yes

Stored procedures

SQL, PSM, PL-SQL, C

PL, SQL, Java

Oracle compatibility

Yes

Yes

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Samsung SDS cuts database costs in half by moving from Oracle to MariaDB

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50%

Reduced operating costs by more than 50% since migrating away from Oracle to MariaDB.

500,000

Over half a million users rely on this mission-critical application.

Migration support and tooling

Migration services

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Migration resources

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White paper18 min read

Migration Guide: Oracle to MariaDB

This guide provides an overview of the process, and highlights the tools and resources necessary to make your migration from Oracle to MariaDB successful.

White paper18 min read

Total Cost of Ownership Analysis: How Much Can You Reduce Costs by Replacing Oracle Database?

Learn how much you can save by replacing Oracle Database with MariaDB Enterprise, along with the migration best practices to follow when you switch.

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Untethering from Oracle: Technical Guide for Migrating Your Enterprise to MariaDB (opens in a new tab)

Discover the features that enable organizations to save up to 90% of their total proprietary database costs by migrating mission-critical applications to MariaDB.

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Frequently asked questions

Organizations can save up to 90% of their total costs for databases when migrating from Oracle Database to MariaDB Enterprise Platform.

Organizations are increasingly choosing MariaDB over Oracle due to several key factors:

- Cost reduction: Escape Oracle's expensive and restrictive contracts and reduce your total cost of ownership with MariaDB.

- Enhanced agility: Embrace modern, agile development practices with MariaDB's open source flexibility and support for multicloud and container deployments. 70% of new applications leverage open source, and MariaDB empowers this transition.

- Future-proof innovation: Avoid costly proprietary lock-in with Oracle. MariaDB paves the way for innovation with support for diverse workloads, including transactional, analytical and AI/ML.

- Consolidation and efficiency: Streamline your IT spending and consolidate your database infrastructure with MariaDB's versatile capabilities, reducing the need for multiple specialized platforms.

- Developer preference: Join the growing number of developers who prefer MariaDB's open source flexibility and community-driven innovation. MariaDB is rapidly becoming the preferred platform for modern applications.

Both! MariaDB is a popular open source alternative to proprietary databases like Oracle, but it's also a compelling choice for those seeking a community-developed, truly open source option compared to MySQL, which is now owned by Oracle.

- Migrating to MariaDB offers the significant benefit of transitioning applications with minimal to no modifications, ensuring a stable transition and reducing operational disruptions.

- MariaDB has an Oracle compatibility layer that is a set of features and extensions designed to ease the migration of applications and data from Oracle Database to MariaDB. It aims to reduce the amount of code and schema changes required during the migration process.

Start your technical migration assessment here. After you've submitted your assessment, a migration specialist will reach out to review the details of your custom report.

Several factors can contribute to an organization's decision to migrate from Oracle:

- Oracle contract frustrations: Complex licensing, disruptive audits and perceived support issues can push organizations to seek alternatives.

- Customer demand: Customer preferences for open source solutions and MariaDB's capabilities can drive migration decisions.

By addressing these challenges and understanding the potential benefits, organizations can make informed decisions about migrating from Oracle to MariaDB and modernize their data infrastructure for greater agility, cost-efficiency and innovation.