MariaDB

MySQL without Oracle. Fully open-source, often faster, and with more features included for free. Powers Google, Wikipedia, and millions of websites. Drop-in replacement for MySQL with zero licensing worries.

Overview

Property	Value
Category	Database
Deployments	13
Tech Stack	Docker (MariaDB)
Tags	Open Source, MySQL Fork

Features

Completely free - No hidden enterprise features locked behind paywalls
Faster than MySQL - Better performance for complex queries out of the box
Drop-in replacement - Switch from MySQL without changing any code
True open-source - Community-driven, not controlled by a corporation
More features included - Advanced analytics and JSON support without upgrades
Never goes down - Built-in clustering keeps your app running during failures
Modern SQL - Latest database features without paying for enterprise versions
Fast replication - Mirror data across servers in parallel for speed

Use Cases

WordPress and web apps - Powers most content management systems and blogs
Online stores - Handle e-commerce with WooCommerce, Magento, or custom shops
SaaS applications - Store user data, subscriptions, and business logic reliably
Replace MySQL - Migrate from MySQL and get better performance for free
High-traffic websites - Clustering handles millions of visitors without downtime
Internal business tools - Build CRMs, ERPs, and dashboards your team needs

Quick Deploy

Deploy this template with one click on CloudStation:

https://app.cloud-station.io/template-store/mariadb?deploy=true

Configuration

Key environment variables for MariaDB:

Variable	Description
`MYSQL_ROOT_PASSWORD`	Root user password
`MYSQL_DATABASE`	Default database to create
`MYSQL_USER`	Application user
`MYSQL_PASSWORD`	Application user password

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