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MariaDB vs PostgreSQL

A side-by-side look at MariaDB and PostgreSQL. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

MariaDB

MariaDB

Databases

MariaDB is an open source relational database management system, created as a drop-in replacement for MySQL. It is developed by some of the original developers of MySQL and aims to remain free and open source software under the GNU GPL.

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PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

Development

PostgreSQL is an open source, object-relational database management system known for its reliability, performance, and SQL compliance. It runs on all major operating systems and has a rich set of features including complex queries, foreign keys, triggers, views, and ACID compliance.

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