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We performed a comparison between CockroachDB and MariaDB based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed CockroachDB vs. MariaDB Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The availability and the easy to use feature is the most valuable. The documentation is also good.""CockroachDB is highly reliable.""The most valuable features of the solution are its resiliency features and the geo-partitioning capabilities.""The subset of SQL that my client is using is completely supported.""The product has valuable security features.""The tool's most valuable feature is node syncing, which takes only 0.54 milliseconds.""I use CockroachDB to test big data samples and to create the best structure for databases. We have four users and required 10 people for deployment and maintenance.""The initial setup and deployment are simple."

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"Easy to use and available in most environments.""One of the great features of MariaDB is its scalability. It's easy to handle even with large databases.""MariaDB performs well as the backend database for our cloud-based telephony solution.""I haven't faced any technical issues with the product, and it works fine.""It's open source.""The solution is very stable. It was originally built under MySQL. It has a similar level of stability.""The stability of MariaDB is good, it has high availability.""We use MariaDB for identity provider services. Most of the things that we are doing are deployed in the container mode. All such solutions require a database, and MariaDB is easier to use for these kinds of deployments."

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Cons
"Cockroach does not support all types of protocols. I need to improve it myself to support a CouchDB on my network.""The platform could be more extensible.""CockroachDB needs to improve store processes.""The product must improve its disaster recovery features.""I find the serverless offer a bit confusing.""The initial setup and pricing could be improved.""We are looking for more features to support distributed high availability and geo-partitioning.""The closer they can make CockroachDB to being completely compatible with Postgres, the better. It's almost compatible, but not completely. If it was, it would be nice to just be able to use Postgres libraries without any fiddling."

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"Could have more integration with user platforms.""In the next release, I would like to see improvements in the scalability and redundancy features.""I’m not sure if it can scale.""The stability could always continue to be improved upon.""We'd like more data intelligence.""The license should be cheaper and closer to that offered by MySQL, Oracle and other products.""I would like to see a better user interface which would make the tool less complex.""It's not very stable. It needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "I've used CockroachDB at a small scale on the free accounts because we are only testing."
  • "The pricing is good but can be made cheaper. I would rate the pricing a five out of ten."
  • "The platform is affordable even for the enterprise version. It provides value for investment in terms of performance."
  • "The product's price depends on the user's company and the contract model they enter into with CockroachDB. Depending on the contract model one enters into with CockroachDB, the product may or may not be expensive."
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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 subset of SQL that my client is using is completely supported.
    Top Answer:I find the serverless offer a bit confusing. The price is a function of the maximum database size. A single SELECT can use a number of request units, for example. If the throughput is high enough, you… more »
    Top Answer:Cockroach nodes were installed in the following: 1. Single host, triple nodes (containers): for evaluation on a low-end PC. 2. Single host, triple nodes (process): to test applications against a… more »
    Top Answer:There is the need for a robust IDE for MongoDB. The existing PHP admin console doesn't meet the client's requirements effectively.
    Top Answer:Price-wise, the product is affordable. The product is not expensive.
    Top Answer:There is the need for a robust IDE for MongoDB. The existing PHP admin console doesn't meet the client's requirements effectively.
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    Overview

    CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built on a transactional and strongly-consistent key-value store. It scales horizontally; survives disk, machine, rack, and even datacenter failures with minimal latency disruption and no manual intervention; supports strongly-consistent ACID transactions; and provides a familiar SQL API for structuring, manipulating, and querying data.

    CockroachDB is inspired by Google’s Spanner and F1 technologies, and it’s completely open source.

    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
    Baidu, Kindred, Tierion, Heroic Labs, Gorgias
    Google, Wikipedia, Tencent, Verizon, DBS Bank, Deutsche Bank, Telefónica, Huatai Securities
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm38%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Retailer5%
    Comms Service Provider5%
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    Computer Software Company19%
    Manufacturing Company16%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company16%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm8%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business60%
    Large Enterprise40%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise72%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business39%
    Midsize Enterprise22%
    Large Enterprise39%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise58%
    Buyer's Guide
    CockroachDB vs. MariaDB
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about CockroachDB vs. MariaDB and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    CockroachDB is ranked 9th in Relational Databases Tools with 8 reviews while MariaDB is ranked 5th in Relational Databases Tools with 30 reviews. CockroachDB is rated 8.0, while MariaDB is rated 8.0. The top reviewer of CockroachDB writes "Open source with extensive documentation and a University for training". On the other hand, the top reviewer of MariaDB writes "Allows for fetching data from multiple correlated or related databases in a single query, user-friendly and easy to handle". CockroachDB is most compared with Oracle Database, MySQL, Citus Data, Amazon Aurora and SingleStore, whereas MariaDB is most compared with SQL Server, PostgreSQL, Oracle Database, MySQL and Oracle Database In-Memory. See our CockroachDB vs. MariaDB report.

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