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OceanBase vs TiDB

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OceanBaseTiDB
LanguageC++Go
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars10k41k
Latestv4.4.2_CE_BP3v7.5.8
Last push2026-10-012026-10-06
Release cadenceabout 28 days between releasesabout 67 days between releases
Active contributors81+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days63 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

How they relate

  • Both replace MySQL. Alternatives to MySQL →

    Full replacementOceanBaseSpeaks the MySQL protocol and dialect and scales out across nodes with Paxos replication; some MySQL features are missing.

    Full replacementTiDBSpeaks the MySQL protocol and scales out across nodes; triggers and some MySQL features are missing.