HeliosProxy
5.8#15 in database proxy softwareFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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OceanBase Database
8.2#1 in database proxy software$2.38 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | HeliosProxy | OceanBase Database |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | The maker documents Docker, Kubernetes, and standalone deployment options. | OceanBase Community Edition is open source, OceanBase Enterprise is self-hosted, and OceanBase Cloud is fully managed across cloud providers. |
| Integrations | It works with PostgreSQL 12+ and PostgreSQL-compatible backends including Amazon RDS, Aurora, Cloud SQL, Azure Database, CockroachDB, YugabyteDB, TimescaleDB, Citus, and AlloyDB. | Documented integrations include Kafka, Debezium, Flink, Canal, dbt, DataWorks, AWS Glue, Informatica, NiFi, SeaTunnel and Maxwell. |
| License | HeliosProxy is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. | The current OceanBase GitHub repository states Apache License 2.0 for the database project. |
HeliosProxy plans
- HeliosProxyFree
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 HeliosProxy if…
HeliosProxy suits teams running PostgreSQL-compatible databases that need configurable pooling, routing, or failover. It is aimed at users comfortable with self-hosted deployment options such as Docker, Kubernetes, or standalone installation.
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.