Alternatives to MariaDB Server

HSQLDB

HSQLDB suits developers and organizations that can run a Java database themselves and need embedded or server modes.

Azure SQL Database

Azure SQL Database suits application teams seeking a managed relational database with T-SQL access and integrations across Azure services.

SQLite

SQLite suits applications needing local database storage where writer concurrency is low and content is less than a terabyte.

Actian Zen

Zen suits teams needing an embedded database across edge, mobile, on-premises, or cloud environments.

Firebird suits teams that want a self-hosted relational database with multiple deployment architectures and broad driver options.

Google Cloud SQL

Cloud SQL suits teams that need managed relational databases and integrations across Google Cloud or other listed tools.

IBM Db2

Db2 suits enterprise applications, AI assistants, cloud-native data-intensive applications, and CRM or ERP systems.

A+ Edition is intended for startups, developers, and students using the database for development, testing, or education.

InterSystems IRIS is positioned for data-intensive, mission-critical applications.

H2 suits developers needing a free Java SQL database with embedded or server deployment.

Express is presented for learning and desktop or small server applications.

Neon

Neon suits teams building relational applications that want managed PostgreSQL, workload-based compute, and database branching.

CUBRID

CUBRID suits teams needing a self-hosted database with transaction controls, backup and recovery choices, multiple language interfaces, and optional high availability.

PostgreSQL

It suits developers building applications and administrators who need data integrity or fault-tolerant environments.

RaimaDB

RaimaDB is aimed at teams building embedded, edge, IoT, or real-time applications.