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IvorySQL vs MariaDB
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| Fact | IvorySQL | MariaDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C++ |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Stars | 1.1k | 8.6k |
| Latest | IvorySQL_5.6 | mariadb-13.0.2 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 46 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 52+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 59+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Oracle Database. Alternatives to Oracle Database →
Full replacementIvorySQLPostgreSQL with Oracle-compatible syntax and PL/iSQL; no RAC or Data Guard equivalents.
PartialMariaDBAn Oracle compatibility mode for part of PL/SQL and Oracle's syntax.
IvorySQL
- IvorySQL_5.62026-09-18IvorySQL 5.6
- IvorySQL_1.232026-07-27IvorySQL 1.23
- IvorySQL_5.42026-06-17IvorySQL 5.4
- IvorySQL_1.222026-04-21IvorySQL 1.22
- IvorySQL_5.32026-03-12IvorySQL 5.3
MariaDB
- mariadb-13.1.12026-09-15MariaDB Community Server 13.1.1 RCpre-release
- mariadb-13.0.22026-09-15MariaDB Community Server 13.0.2
- mariadb-12.3.32026-08-24MariaDB Community Server 12.3.3
- mariadb-11.8.92026-08-24MariaDB Community Server 11.8.9
- mariadb-11.4.132026-08-24MariaDB Community Server 11.4.13
IvorySQL
unsigned The latest release, IvorySQL_5.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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MariaDB
unsigned The latest release, mariadb-13.0.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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