MariaDB: Differences between MariaDB and MySQL

This documentation is part of the Getting started guide. View the full guide here: How to get started with MariaDB.

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Stackhero provides a ready-to-use MariaDB cloud service designed for production workloads. You get:

  • Unlimited connections and data transfers.
  • Built-in phpMyAdmin web interface for database management.
  • One-click updates for easy maintenance.
  • High performance and strong security on private, dedicated infrastructure.

Launch a fully managed MariaDB instance in minutes. Stackhero handles setup, updates, and security so you can focus on your application. Learn more about MariaDB cloud hosting.

MariaDB is an independent fork of MySQL, created by the open source community after Oracle acquired MySQL in 2010. For most use cases, MariaDB and MySQL offer very similar features and compatibility.

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Getting started
    How to get started with MariaDB
  2. MariaDB URLs
  3. Using MariaDB with PHP
  4. Using MariaDB with WordPress
  5. Using MariaDB with Node.js
  6. Using MariaDB with Node.js/NestJS/TypeORM
  7. Using MariaDB with Prisma
  8. Using MariaDB with Django
  9. Connecting MariaDB with Java/Spring
  10. Connecting MariaDB with Groovy/Grails
  11. Creating a user on MariaDB using phpMyAdmin

Other articles for MariaDB

  1. Advanced usage
    How to configure, optimize, export, or import MariaDB data
  2. Configure GUIs
    How to connect graphical interfaces to MariaDB
  3. Troubleshooting
    Common MariaDB issues and their solutions
  4. Automate with the CLI
    Start MariaDB, retrieve its credentials, and change its configuration programmatically with the Stackhero CLI
  5. GitHub Actions & GitLab CI
    Spin up a real MariaDB service from your GitHub Actions or GitLab CI pipeline, run your tests against it, and tear it down automatically