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Best MariaDB alternatives in India (2026)
MariaDB is a databases & data platforms product from MariaDB Foundation, Helsinki, priced at Free plan with a free plan. We compared 20 alternatives on published price, free plan, platforms and made-in-India support: 20 have a free plan, 1 are built in India.
Quick answer
The closest alternatives to MariaDB are MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), Microsoft SQL Server (Free plan), Redis (Free plan) and Elasticsearch (Free plan). MySQL is the top-ranked option with a free plan.
Why businesses look for a MariaDB alternative
Indian support and GST
MariaDB is built in Finland. 1 alternatives are made in India, where GST, TDS and UPI are usually handled natively and support runs on IST.
MariaDB alternatives compared
Ranked by how closely each product matches MariaDB's category, pricing model, platforms and business size, then by rating. Prices exclude GST.
| # | Software | Starting price | Free plan | Platforms | Made in India | Rating | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| — | MariaDB (current) | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | — |
| 1 | MySQL | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs MariaDB |
| 2 |  MongoDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs MariaDB |
| 3 |  Microsoft SQL Server | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | vs MariaDB |
| 4 |  Redis | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 5 |  Elasticsearch | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.6/5 | |
| 6 |  ScyllaDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 7 |  CockroachDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 8 |  TiDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 9 |  YugabyteDB | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 10 |  Supabase Database | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 11 |  Neon | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 12 |  Hevo Data | Free plan | Yes | Web | Yes | 4.6/5 | |
| 13 |  Turso | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 14 |  Google Firestore | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 15 |  Redis Cloud | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.5/5 | |
| 16 |  MongoDB Atlas | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 17 |  Upstash | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 18 |  ClickHouse | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 19 |  Fivetran | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 | |
| 20 |  MotherDuck | Free plan | Yes | Web | No | 4.4/5 |
Top 10 MariaDB alternatives in detail
2. MongoDB
MongoDB · New York · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Document database with Atlas cloud.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Key features
- Enterprise
- Standard
- Web (hosting)
- Developer (free)
- Express (free)
Free plan
Free plan available
5. Elasticsearch
Elastic · Amsterdam · Databases & data platforms · 4.6/5
Search and analytics engine.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
9. YugabyteDB
Yugabyte · Sunnyvale · Databases & data platforms · 4.5/5
Distributed SQL with Indian founders.
Free plan
Free plan available
Free plan
Free plan available
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How to choose a MariaDB alternative
- Use managed services unless you have DBAs.
- Choose a warehouse only when analytics queries slow your production DB.
- Check Indian region availability for residency.
MariaDB alternatives — FAQs
What is the best alternative to MariaDB in 2026?+
The closest matches to MariaDB on App Advisor are MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), Microsoft SQL Server (Free plan). They are ranked by how closely their category, pricing model, platforms and target business size match MariaDB, then by rating. The best choice depends on your team size and budget.
Is there a free alternative to MariaDB?+
Yes. 20 of the 20 alternatives listed have a free plan or are free: MySQL (Free plan), MongoDB (Free plan), Microsoft SQL Server (Free plan). Free plans usually cap users, records or transactions, so check the limits against your monthly volume.
Is there an Indian alternative to MariaDB?+
Yes. 1 alternatives are built in India, including Hevo Data (Free plan). Indian products usually handle GST, TDS and UPI natively and bill in rupees.
MariaDB vs MySQL: which is better?+
MySQL is the closest match to MariaDB in our catalogue. Key differences: Open source. Compare them side by side before you book a demo.
How were these MariaDB alternatives chosen?+
Every product listed sits in databases & data platforms or a category MariaDB also covers, and MariaDB Foundation's own products are excluded. Prices, free plans and platforms come from each vendor's official website. App Advisor does not sell any of this software.
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