MariaDB
Community-developed relational database forked from MySQL with storage engines and compatibility focus.
Why it is included
Widespread drop-in MySQL alternative with transparent development and Linux distro defaults.
Best for
LAMP/LEMP stacks, CMS hosting, and teams standardizing on SQL.
If you use Windows, Mac, or paid tools
SQL alternative to Oracle MySQL enterprise offerings and Microsoft SQL Server for typical web stacks.
Strengths
- MySQL compatibility
- Performance work
- Ecosystem
Limitations
- Oracle/MySQL trademark split nuances for some tools
Good alternatives
PostgreSQL · MySQL
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