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MySQL vs TiDB
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| Fact | MySQL | TiDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | Go |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 12k | 41k |
| Latest | mysql-26.7.0 | v7.5.8 |
| Last push | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 67 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 41 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 63 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
TiDB replaces MySQL. Alternatives to MySQL →
Full replacementSpeaks the MySQL protocol and scales out across nodes; triggers and some MySQL features are missing.
MySQL
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TiDB
✓ signed The latest release, v7.5.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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