MariaDB Server
6.4#17 in relational databasesFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMariaDB Server vs SQLite
What both publish
| Fact | MariaDB Server | SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2009 | 2000 |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| License | MariaDB Server is released under the GPLv2 open-source licence and is guaranteed to remain open source. | SQLite source code is in the public domain and is free for commercial or private use without a license. |
MariaDB Server plans
- MariaDB Community ServerFree
SQLite plans
- SQLiteFree
- Public ForumFree
- Annual Maintenance Subscription$1,500 a year
- SQLite Encryption Extension (SEE)$2,000, paid once
- CEROD$2,000, paid once
- ZIPVFS$4,000, paid once
Pick MariaDB Server if…
MariaDB Server suits developers and organizations seeking a self-hosted relational database for transaction data, analytics, or embedded deployments. Its storage-engine choices and MySQL compatibility can also fit varied application and tooling needs.
Pick SQLite if…
SQLite suits developers who need device-local database storage, have low writer concurrency, and expect less than a terabyte of content.