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MariaDB is your go-to RDBMS solution if you need simplicity above all else
August 06, 2020

MariaDB is your go-to RDBMS solution if you need simplicity above all else

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with MariaDB

We are using MariaDB as our database choice for one service in our microservice architecture.
MariaDB is one of our go-to choices for relational database system if we need to launch a simple web application quickly without the need for any complex feature in the application or database itself. Its simplicity and ease of use are definitely the most appealing aspects for us.
  • Simple, easy to install and upgrade.
  • Mature.
  • Massive user base which makes it easier to find support when needed.
  • Lack of advanced features.
  • Caching performance is lackluster compared to PostgreSQL or SQL Server.
  • Arguably prone to error since it doesn't distinguish data as accurate as PostgreSQL for example.
  • Easy to set up and maintain.
  • Massive user base which makes it relatively easier to find answers if there's something wrong.
  • Open source and free to use, meaning we don't have to think twice to use it in production in terms of costs.
MariaDB is much easier to set up and maintain compared to PostgreSQL makes it much faster to launch our application and relatively easier to upgrade its version so we can make sure the installed version is up to date with the latest patch, which is especially important if we need to patch a security hole. It's also completely free to use which is a big win compared to SQL Server which is quite pricey for our organisation to use in production.
Since MariaDB is an open source software, there is no direct line support that we can use. However, it has a massive community and user base and there are countless documentation, forums, questions and answers in internet about MariaDB, so far we haven't had any problem that we can't get the answer from the internet.

Do you think MariaDB Platform delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with MariaDB Platform's feature set?

Yes

Did MariaDB Platform live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of MariaDB Platform go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy MariaDB Platform again?

Yes

MariaDB is more suited if you need to quickly launch a simple application or store simple data. Its simplicity to download, install, and upgrade is one of the main strength for us. However, for more complex use case that requires more out of the box solution or needs a high precision, I don't think MariaDB is suitable.