OceanBase Database
8.2#1 in database proxy software$2.38 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitOceanBase Database vs ProxySQL
What both publish
| Fact | OceanBase Database | ProxySQL |
|---|---|---|
| Availability | The documentation says OceanBase supports high availability and disaster recovery at node, data center, and region levels. | ProxySQL monitors backend health and automatically reroutes traffic during failures. |
| Deployment | OceanBase Community Edition is open source, OceanBase Enterprise is self-hosted, and OceanBase Cloud is fully managed across cloud providers. | The installation guide provides Linux distribution packages and describes Docker and Kubernetes deployment options. |
| Founded | 2010 | 2013 |
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
ProxySQL plans
- CommunityFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
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.
Pick ProxySQL if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.