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437 views|295 comparisons
100% willing to recommend
MariaDB Logo
10,167 views|9,022 comparisons
96% willing to recommend
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Pros
"The solution returns data quickly, and data retrieval is fast in kdb+."

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"The most valuable features of the solution stem from the fact that it is an open-source product and offers its users great online community support.""Easy to use and available in most environments.""This solution is user-friendly.""The stability of MariaDB is good, it has high availability.""The most valuable feature of MariaDB is that it is open-source and we can easily migrate from other databases, such as Oracle to MariaDB.""MariaDB is scalable.""I like the global transaction IDs (GTIDs) feature. It's quite reliable for replication between a master and a replica server, and it's a feature that MySQL also has but implemented differently.""The performance is very good."

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Cons
"The solution should have a more user-friendly user interface."

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"Lacks time series data and additional driving support would be helpful.""With respect to clustering and the master-slave configuration, sometimes the slave goes out of synch.""It would be good if they can maybe improve the mass import in the database. Currently, for importing a large number of data, we create a CSV file and upload all the things in the system. The system does not activate them by default. We have to do this manually. This may be due to the version we are using, but this is something we would like to see improved.""The interface should be more user-friendly. It should be able to connect directly to the database and Interact with it without having to use commands. It needs better integration.""The customer service and support are okay. But the response time is slow. Moreover, the material is not available freely.""The configuration could be improved. It should be easier.""One feedback I can quickly provide is the need for a robust IDE for MongoDB. The existing PHP admin console doesn't meet the client's requirements effectively.""I’m not sure if it can scale."

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  • "The price of this solution represents a very good compromise between the cost and what it offers."
  • "It's an open-source solution."
  • "The licensing cost is approximately $4000.00 per year and the licensing is based on the software and the number of posts that you make."
  • "I used the open-source version, which is available free of charge."
  • "This is an open-source product, which can be used free of charge."
  • "This is an open source solution with no licensing fees."
  • "MariaDB is open-source and self-hosted."
  • "When it comes to MariaDB, it should have a more cost-effective license."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The solution returns data quickly, and data retrieval is fast in kdb+.
    Top Answer:The solution should have a more user-friendly user interface.
    Top Answer:I work for a fintech company where we create several strategies generally built on finance data, which are like one-time series data. We deal with huge bulk data on a daily basis, and we use kdb+ for… more »
    Top Answer:The integration with other products is seamless.
    Top Answer:We are facing some deadlock issues when the nodes get rebooted. There is not much support available. The support must be improved. The downtime is more. It takes us time to restore production. There… more »
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    437
    Comparisons
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    Average Words per Review
    235
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    Average Words per Review
    451
    Rating
    8.0
    Comparisons
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    SQL Server logo
    Compared 15% of the time.
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    Compared 36% of the time.
    Oracle Database logo
    Compared 14% of the time.
    Firebird SQL logo
    Compared 12% of the time.
    PostgreSQL logo
    Compared 11% of the time.
    MySQL logo
    Compared 10% of the time.
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    Overview

    Kx is the world leader in high-performance, in-memory computing, streaming analytics and operational intelligence. The company’s focus is on delivering the best possible performance and flexibility for high-volume, data-intensive analytics and applications. Kx software includes the time-series database kdb+ with a built-in programming language called q, and a robust suite of visualization tools built on top of the database platform providing business intelligence for all users.

    MariaDB is an open source relational database created by the original founders of MySQL. It is considered one of the most popular and trusted database servers throughout the world. MariaDB is a valued component found in most cloud offerings and is the default in many Linux tools. It is also widely used by Wikipedia, WordPress, and Google, among other well-known sites. Maria DB easily melds data into concise information from a vast array of applications, such as banking, online shopping, websites, and more.

    MariaDB was originally created to improve MySQL performance. It is the most widely chosen database server due to the solution being super fast, robust, user-friendly, and easily scalable. MariaDB also offers a substantial ecosystem of plugins, storage engines, and numerous other valuable tools that make it very attractive for a significant offering of use cases.

    The solution’s newest functionalities include compatibility with Oracle Database and Temporal Data Tables, and advanced clustering with Galera Cluster 4, which make it easier for users to research data history from any point in the past. Additionally, the most recent versions include JSON and GIS features. MariaDB is committed to staying an open source solution.

    MariaDB Features

    • More storage: MariaDB works with more storage engines than MySQL and most other database servers available. Some storage options include, but are not limited to ARCHIVE, MERGE, CSV, MEMORY, BLACKHOLE, MyISAM, ColumnStore, MyRocks, and Cassandra.

    • Super fast: MariaDB offers faster authentication checks. The FlushSSL permits SSL certificates to be reloaded without a server restart, resulting in huge time savings.

    • Improved testing: MariaDB offers an extending testing suite that runs faster and can test more than ever before. Bugs can be easily fixed and invalid tests removed.

    • Genuinely open source: Every code in MariaDB is GPL, LGPL, or BSD. Client libraries [for Windows (ODBC), Java (JDBC), or C] allow linking to closed source software. All fixed bug cases and development plans are completely public. MariaDB is a community-developed solution representing the true spirit of open source products.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Faustine C., Engineering Supervisor- Corporate Data Solutions and Services at TZ Telecoms Corporation, shares, “The software provides a lot of information on what is happening inside the database. For most performance parameters it is easy to know if something is not right in the configuration or optimization which helps engineers take remedial fine-tuning measures. For example, if the database is underperforming it is easy to know which performance parameter can be adjusted to handle the workload. It is difficult to troubleshoot database issues if many performance parameters can not be monitored or debugged which is the case with some database management systems. It provides great monitoring of data storage, processing, and performance stability which is really important for real-time data storage and processing. It's a user-friendly product.”

    A PeerSpot user who is a Senior Engineer at a tech services company relates, “ The solution's high availability is its most valuable aspect. We have found the product to be stable and the initial setup is pretty simple. I'd rate the solution at a ten out of ten. I'm very happy with it overall. I would recommend the solution to others. It's easy to find details about the product online and to learn about it.”

    Sample Customers
    UniCredit, AIRBUS
    Google, Wikipedia, Tencent, Verizon, DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, Telefónica, Huatai Securities
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm40%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Real Estate/Law Firm5%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company21%
    Manufacturing Company15%
    Financial Services Firm12%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise73%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    kdb+ is ranked 19th in Relational Databases Tools with 1 review while MariaDB is ranked 5th in Relational Databases Tools with 52 reviews. kdb+ is rated 9.0, while MariaDB is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of kdb+ writes "An easy-to-deploy solution that can be used for data ingestion and usage". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MariaDB writes "Easy to deploy, cost-effective, and integrates seamlessly with other products". kdb+ is most compared with Oracle Database In-Memory, SingleStore and SQL Server, whereas MariaDB is most compared with SQL Server, Oracle Database, Firebird SQL, PostgreSQL and MySQL.

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