Cetus
5.4#25 in database proxy softwareLinuxSelf-hosted
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OceanBase Database
8.2#1 in database proxy software$2.38 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Cetus | OceanBase Database |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Cetus runs only on Linux, and its installation guide describes compiling and installing it from source. | OceanBase Community Edition is open source, OceanBase Enterprise is self-hosted, and OceanBase Cloud is fully managed across cloud providers. |
| License | The repository identifies Cetus as GPL-2.0 licensed. | The current OceanBase GitHub repository states Apache License 2.0 for the database project. |
| Purpose | Cetus is C middleware that acts as a MySQL database access proxy, allowing applications to connect through it for database-layer horizontal scaling and high availability. | OceanBase Database is a distributed database for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads. |
Cetus plans
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OceanBase Database plans
- Community EditionFree
- OceanBase Community EditionFree
- OceanBase Cloud Alibaba Cloud pay-as-you-go example$2.38 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- OceanBase EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Cetus if…
Cetus suits Linux teams that can operate self-hosted MySQL middleware. It is aimed at deployments needing query routing, read-write separation, or sharding.
Pick OceanBase Database if…
OceanBase Database may suit teams building transactional, analytical, or AI workloads that need Oracle or MySQL compatibility. Its Community, self-hosted Enterprise, and managed Cloud options address different deployment preferences.