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MySQL to MariaDB

Easily upgrade to MariaDB and enjoy enhanced performance, advanced features and the benefits of a thriving open source community, all while minimizing compatibility issues.

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The future-proofed strategy that saves your stack

With core MySQL engineering teams pulled back, your premium subscription no longer guarantees premium security. MariaDB was built by the original MySQL creators to carry it forward.

Zero-friction migration

MariaDB works with your existing MySQL connectors, code and skills, so there’s nothing to relearn. We swap the engine and you get the performance you’ve been missing.

True hybrid flexibility

Oracle pushes you toward HeatWave. MariaDB Enterprise Platform runs the same version on-premise and in any cloud, with no cloud-only features holding you in place.

Restore operational safety

Re-align with a vendor that invests in the core engine, backed by the engineers who built InnoDB and replication.

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MariaDB Enterprise Platform vs.
MySQL Enterprise (Oracle)

MariaDB Enterprise Platform

MySQL Enterprise (Oracle)

Support team

Expert: Direct access to core engine developers and architects.

Depleted: Key engineering teams dissolved; support is now generic.

High availability

Superior: Native MariaDB Cluster powered by Galera for true multimaster, sync replication.

Complex: InnoDB Cluster is rigid and Oracle-centric.

Scalability

Unlimited: Enterprise thread pool handling 200k+ connections.

Limited: Thread Pool is paywalled or restricted.

AI & analytics

Open: Native vector search and ColumnStore available everywhere out-of-the-box.

Locked: Features gated inside proprietary OCI Heatwave.

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Migration support and tooling

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Migration resources

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White paper10 min read

Migration Guide: MySQL to MariaDB

This guide outlines the best practices and tools you need to seamlessly migrate from MySQL to MariaDB.

White paper10 min read

Future-Proofing Your MySQL Applications with MariaDB

Read this executive brief for technology leaders considering a switch from Oracle MySQL.

Blog7 min read

Migrations to MariaDB from MySQL Now Easier Than Ever: Open Source MariaDB Migrator Tool Reaches GA

In July we introduced MariaDB Migrator as a beta: four migration modes, a read-only Assess and Plan phase, and a […]

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Frequently asked questions

MariaDB started as a MySQL fork and uses the same wire protocol and SQL dialect, making the migration from MySQL to MariaDB simple and straightforward. Start the migration process with these technical resources or contact us for assistance.

MySQL 5.7 became EOL in October 2023. Users must therefore decide whether to remain with MySQL 8.0 and potentially transition to Oracle products like Oracle Cloud and Heatwave, or explore other open source database options for greater flexibility.

Due to the inability to downgrade from MySQL 8 to 5.7, users who are not satisfied with the current version must choose a different open source database.