Best Database Proxy Software in 2026
Updated
In short: MySQL is ranked #1 of 30 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of OceanBase Database and PgDog. The best-ranked option with a free plan is OceanBase Database. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Google Cloud SQL at $0.04/mo.
A database proxy manages traffic between applications and databases, making connection handling and query direction key comparison points. Review connection pooling, query routing, load balancing, and automatic failover, as well as maximum connections and supported databases. Deployment model and free-plan availability may help you assess fit, while paid-from pricing offers another cost detail to compare. ShardingSphere-Proxy, ProxySQL, and TurbineProxy open the ranking, followed by PgDog and Heimdall Database Proxy. Check which databases and connection behaviors matter for your setup, then compare the listed deployment details and capabilities.
30 database proxy software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 MySQL Top pick · 7.3 
#2 OceanBase Database Runner-up · 7.0 Free plan · Free
#3 PgDog Also great · 6.9 Free plan · Free
- Free planFree trial apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- both
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- both
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- both
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- No
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxself-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment model
- both
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About DBLEVisit site - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- managed
- Connection pooling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free trial apiLinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$0.04/mofirst paid tier About Google Cloud SQLVisit site - LinuxmacOSself-hosted
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linuxself-hosted
- Free plan
- No
- Deployment model
- both
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindows
- Free plan
- No
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- No
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- both
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - LinuxmacOS
- Free plan
- Yes
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Linux
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment model
- self-hosted
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms -
- Deployment model
- both
- Connection pooling
- Yes
- Query routing
- Yes
- Load balancing
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which database proxy software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
MySQL is ranked #1 of 30 with a score of 7.3. OceanBase Database is second and PgDog third.
How many of these have a free plan?
13 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Google Cloud SQL has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.04/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.