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    MariaDB

    Open-source database company (verify HQ).

    FIFinland·Founded 2009
    Headquarters
    🇫🇮Finland
    Data Hosting
    EU (any EU region)Global / multi-region
    Structure
    Independent
    Compliance
    ▣GDPR◆EU HQ▦EU Data

    MariaDB key facts

    Last updated
    Legal entity
    MariaDB plc
    Headquarters
    Finland (FI)
    Ownership
    Part of MariaDB plc (Independent Public Company)
    Founded
    2009
    Data hosting
    EU (any EU region), Global / multi-region
    Infrastructure
    Multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure referenced)
    Deployment
    SaaS, Self-hosted
    Open source
    Yes
    US Cloud Act exposure
    Exposed
    Replaces
    Oracle Database, Microsoft SQL Server, Amazon RDS, Google Cloud SQL, Azure SQL Database

    About MariaDB

    MariaDB plc is a leading provider of enterprise-grade open source database solutions, headquartered dually in Dublin, Ireland, and Redwood City, USA. Originally forked from MySQL, the platform has evolved into a comprehensive database ecosystem supporting mission-critical applications for global brands. The company offers MariaDB Enterprise Server and MariaDB Cloud, providing a unified platform for transactional (OLTP) and analytical (OLAP) workloads. The service is designed as a cost-effective, high-performance alternative to legacy proprietary databases like Oracle. It features advanced capabilities such as native vector search for AI applications, columnar storage for real-time analytics, and deep compatibility with MySQL and Oracle syntax. While the MariaDB Foundation maintains the open-source community edition, MariaDB plc provides the hardened enterprise tools and managed cloud services required by large-scale organizations.

    Alternative to

    Oracle DatabaseMicrosoft SQL ServerAmazon RDSGoogle Cloud SQLAzure SQL Database

    Target Segments

    EnterpriseSMBPublic Sector

    Deployment Options

    SaaSSelf-hosted

    Hosting & Security

    Infrastructure

    Multi-cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure referenced)

    Key Features

    MariaDB Enterprise Server 11.8
    MariaDB Cloud managed service
    Native vector search and built-in RAG
    MariaDB Exa for high-performance analytics
    MySQL and Oracle compatibility modes
    Columnar analytics for data warehousing
    Support for transactional, analytical, and semi-structured workloads
    Deployment on bare metal, VMs, and containers

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