A widely deployed open source relational SQL database, forked from MySQL, with MySQL compatibility plus native vector search and clustering.
8.5K+41 this week2.3KC++GPL-2.0Updated 2 hours ago
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Best open-source alternatives to Oracle MySQL (2026)
Looking for a free, open-source alternative to Oracle MySQL? These 1 projects can replace it. Each one passed our quality screening and is explained in plain words, so you can compare stars, license and maintenance at a glance.
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| Project | Stars | License | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|
| MariaDB/server | ★ 8.5K | GPL-2.0 | 2 hours ago |
FAQ
- Is there a free, open-source alternative to Oracle MySQL?
- Yes. The most popular open-source alternatives to Oracle MySQL on Repolode are server.
- Which Oracle MySQL alternative should I choose?
- server has the most GitHub stars and is released under GPL-2.0. Compare the license and last commit of each option in the table above before choosing.
How this list is made: AI reads each project's documentation to match it with products it can replace, every project passes our quality screening, and the list is ranked by GitHub stars. Stars updated Nov 7, 2026. How Repolode works