Azure Database for MySQL vs MariaDB Server
| Azure Database for MySQL | MariaDB Server | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Web | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Deployment model | cloud | self_hosted |
| Managed service | Yes | — |
| High availability | Yes | Yes |
| Read replicas | Yes | Yes |
| Backup retention | 35 days | — |
| JSON data support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum connections | 85 connections | — |
Both are listed in Best Relational Databases. On The Geeks Club, MariaDB Server scores higher on our published basis.