MariaDB and MySQL originated from the same roots, making them two of the most popular open-source relational databases used today. MariaDB was created as a fork of MySQL by its founder, Michael “Monty” Widenius, to ensure open and transparent development following Oracle’s acquisition of MySQL. Since that pivotal split, MariaDB and MySQL have evolved into separate database platforms with distinct architectural features and product strategies.

This white paper compares the enterprise offerings of MariaDB and MySQL, covering their complete feature sets.