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Free
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Free trial / plan
- Free plan
- Start without a card
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Web
- App Advisor rating
- 4.6
- transparency & India fit
What is MariaDB?
MariaDB is databases & data platforms from MariaDB Foundation, based in Helsinki, Finland and has been building software since 2009. MySQL fork.
Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.
A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.
What works well
- +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
- +17 years in business — a mature, stable product
- +One of the top-ranked databases & data platforms options in our catalogue
What to watch out for
- −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit
Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB
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MariaDB features
Category-standard capabilities plus what MariaDB adds. Verify depth in a demo.
- Relational and NoSQL engines
- Managed cloud hosting
- Data warehouses
- ETL/ELT pipelines
- Vector search for AI
- Backup and replication
- Scaling and sharding
- Security and encryption
- Free plan to start without a card
MariaDB pricing
Entry price
Free plan
Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features
How MariaDB charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.
Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on mariadb.org.
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Specifications
- Category
- Databases & data platforms
- Vendor
- MariaDB Foundation
- Headquarters
- Helsinki, Finland
- Founded
- 2009
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Starting price
- Free plan
- Deployment
- Cloud
- Platforms
- Web
- Best for
- Startup, Small business, SMB
- Made in India
- No
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Compare all MariaDB alternatives with pricing →MariaDB — frequently asked questions
What is MariaDB?+
MariaDB is databases & data platforms by MariaDB Foundation. MySQL fork.
How much does MariaDB cost?+
MariaDB has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.
Does MariaDB offer a free trial or free plan?+
Yes — MariaDB offers a free plan you can start with.
Is MariaDB made in India?+
No. MariaDB is developed by MariaDB Foundation in Helsinki, Finland, though it is used by Indian businesses.
Who is MariaDB best suited for?+
MariaDB suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for databases & data platforms.
What are the best alternatives to MariaDB?+
Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.
How is MariaDB deployed?+
MariaDB is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.
About MariaDB Foundation
MariaDB Foundation · Helsinki, Finland · Founded 2009 · 1 product in our catalogue
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