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title: "Oracle to MariaDB"
publish_date: 2025-03-25
updated_date: 2026-01-27
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# Oracle to MariaDB
- [Savings Calculator](https://staging-mdb.com/migrations/oracle-to-mariadb/#sc)
- [Comparison](https://staging-mdb.com/migrations/oracle-to-mariadb/#comparison)
- [Resources](https://staging-mdb.com/migrations/oracle-to-mariadb/#resources)
- [Customer Stories](https://staging-mdb.com/migrations/oracle-to-mariadb/#customer)
- [FAQ](https://staging-mdb.com/migrations/oracle-to-mariadb/#faq)
## MariaDB: The Agile Oracle Alternative for Modern Data Infrastructures
MariaDB Enterprise Platform offers a cost-effective and flexible alternative to proprietary databases like Oracle Database, enabling businesses to reduce costs, avoid vendor lock-in and accelerate innovation. With proven scalability and compatibility features, MariaDB is a trusted choice for organizations seeking to modernize their database infrastructure. Ensuring a stable transition with minimal to no application modifications, migrating to MariaDB is a low-risk alternative that reduces operational disruptions.
### Reduce TCO,
Maximize Value
Enjoy lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and reduced complexity without compromising performance or features. When weighing the advantages of MariaDB versus Oracle, MariaDB consistently delivers a lower TCO and greater ROI.
### Freedom to Innovate with Open Source
An open source development model that allows you to avoid vendor lock-in while enjoying rapid innovation and greater flexibility. Escape Oracle’s rigid licensing and embrace the freedom of MariaDB.
### Modernize Your Data Infrastructure
Transform your data infrastructure with an enterprise-grade, high-performance database that’s easy to manage and deploy. MariaDB offers a compelling alternative to Oracle Database, delivering enhanced performance, modern features and simplified management.
## Calculate Your Estimated Savings
**Legal Disclaimer**: The savings calculator above is for illustrative and informational purposes only. The calculations are estimates and do not constitute an offer. For a quote, please contact MariaDB sales team at . For legal terms, please see .
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## Assess your Migration Complexity
Get a detailed report about migration from Oracle to MariaDB
[Start the Assessment](https://customers.mariadb.com/migration-portal/select)
[Talk to an expert](https://staging-mdb.com/contact/?interest=oracle-migration)
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## MariaDB vs. Oracle, Microsoft and IBM
MariaDB Enterprise Platform supports the same core enterprise features as Oracle Database,
Microsoft SQL Server and IBM Db2, and in some cases, even more (e.g., temporal tables,
proprietary database compatibility).
| | MariaDB Enterprise Platform | Oracle Enterprise Edition | Microsoft SQL Server Enterprise | IBM DB2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Replication | Yes | GoldenGate, Data Guard\* | Availability groups | SQL replication |
| Clustering | Multiple clustering options | RAC\* | Yes\* | Yes |
| Multicloud Single-architectures | Yes | No | No | No |
| Backup and restore | MariaDB Enterprise Backup | RMAN | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in SQL IDE | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Distributed partitions with legacy RDBMS connectors | Multiple options | Oracle Partitioning\* | No | DPF |
| Compression | Multiple options | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Columnar | MariaDB ColumnStore engine | In-Memory ColumnStore | Yes | CDE |
| Temporal | Yes | Yes | Temporal Tables | Yes |
| Stored procedures | SQL, PSM, PL-SQL, C | PL, SQL, Java | T-SQL | Db2-SQL, SQL PL |
| Oracle compatibility | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
\*Not included in an Oracle Database Enterprise Edition license; must be purchased separately.
## Oracle Migration Resources
 [### Migration Guide: Oracle to MariaDB
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/white-papers/migration-guide-oracle-to-mariadb/)
[ Download White Paper
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/white-papers/migration-guide-oracle-to-mariadb/)
 [### Lower TCO without Lowering Standards: Migrate to MariaDB Enterprise from Oracle
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/white-papers/migrate-to-mariadb-from-oracle/)
[ Download White Paper
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/white-papers/migrate-to-mariadb-from-oracle/)
 [### Untethering from Oracle: Technical Guide for Migrating Your Enterprise to MariaDB
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/webinars/untethering-from-oracle-technical-guide-for-migrating-your-enterprise-to-mariadb/)
[ Watch Webinar
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/webinars/untethering-from-oracle-technical-guide-for-migrating-your-enterprise-to-mariadb/)
 [### Oracle to MariaDB: Pragmatic Migration Strategies
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/webinars/oracle-to-mariadb-pragmatic-migration-strategies/)
[ Watch Webinar
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/webinars/oracle-to-mariadb-pragmatic-migration-strategies/)
 [### How to Migrate from Oracle to MariaDB
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/webinars/how-to-migrate-from-oracle-to-mariadb/)
[ Watch Webinar
](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/webinars/how-to-migrate-from-oracle-to-mariadb/)
## Customer Spotlight: Samsung SDS
Samsung Chooses MariaDB as its Oracle Alternative, Achieving 50% Cost Reduction
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![]()“Choosing MariaDB was a great decision for us as we followed the natural trend of IT and open source.”
– Lead Database Architect, Samsung SDS Knox Portal Service Group
[Read Samsung’s Story](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/blog/samsung-sds-cuts-database-costs-in-half-by-moving-from-oracle-to-mariadb/)
**50%**
Reduced operating costs by more than 50% since migrating away from Oracle to MariaDB.
**500,000**
Over half a million users rely on this mission-critical application.
[All Customer Stories](https://staging-mdb.com/resources/customer-stories/)
## FAQs
Frequently asked questions about Oracle vs. MariaDB, MariaDB as an Oracle alternative, migrations and more.
### How much can an organization save when migrating from Oracle Database to MariaDB Enterprise Platform?
Organizations can save up to 90% of their total costs for databases when migrating from Oracle Database to MariaDB Enterprise Platform.
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### Why migrate from Oracle to MariaDB?
Organizations are increasingly choosing MariaDB over Oracle due to several key factors:
– **Cost reduction:** Escape Oracle’s expensive and restrictive contracts and reduce your total cost of ownership with MariaDB.
– **Enhanced agility:** Embrace modern, agile development practices with MariaDB’s open source flexibility and support for multicloud and container deployments. 70% of new applications leverage open source, and MariaDB empowers this transition.
– **Future-proof innovation:** Avoid costly proprietary lock-in with Oracle. MariaDB paves the way for innovation with support for diverse workloads, including transactional, analytical and AI/ML.
– **Consolidation and efficiency:** Streamline your IT spending and consolidate your database infrastructure with MariaDB’s versatile capabilities, reducing the need for multiple specialized platforms.
– **Developer preference:** Join the growing number of developers who prefer MariaDB’s open source flexibility and community-driven innovation. MariaDB is rapidly becoming the preferred platform for modern applications.
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### Is MariaDB a MySQL alternative or an Oracle alternative?
Both! MariaDB is a popular open source alternative to proprietary databases like Oracle, but it’s also a compelling choice for those seeking a community-developed, truly open source option compared to MySQL, which is now owned by Oracle.
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### How easy is it to migrate to MariaDB from Oracle?
– Migrating to MariaDB offers the significant benefit of transitioning applications with minimal to no modifications, ensuring a stable transition and reducing operational disruptions.
– MariaDB has an **Oracle compatibility layer** that is a set of features and extensions designed to ease the migration of applications and data from Oracle Database to MariaDB. It aims to reduce the amount of code and schema changes required during the migration process.
Start your technical migration assessment [here](https://customers.mariadb.com/migration-portal/select). After you’ve submitted your assessment, a migration specialist will reach out to review the details of your custom report.
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### What do organizations need to consider before beginning a migration?
Several factors can contribute to an organization’s decision to migrate from Oracle:
– **Oracle contract frustrations:** Complex licensing, disruptive audits and perceived support issues can push organizations to seek alternatives.
– **Customer demand:** Customer preferences for open source solutions and MariaDB’s capabilities can drive migration decisions.
By addressing these challenges and understanding the potential benefits, organizations can make informed decisions about migrating from Oracle to MariaDB and modernize their data infrastructure for greater agility, cost-efficiency and innovation.
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## Ready to Make the Switch?
Contact us to migrate from Oracle to MariaDB today
[Contact Us](https://staging-mdb.com/contact/?interest=oracle-migration)