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MariaDB vs MySQL
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| Fact | MariaDB | MySQL |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C++ |
| Licence | GPL-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 8.3k | 12k |
| Latest | mariadb-13.0.2 | mysql-26.7.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-09-29 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 46+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 41 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
MariaDB replaces MySQL. Alternatives to MySQL →
Full replacementForked from MySQL; keeps its protocol and client libraries, and has diverged since MySQL 8.
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
MySQL
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MariaDB
unsigned The latest release, mariadb-13.0.2, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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MySQL
unsigned The latest release, mysql-26.7.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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