Sold by: SkySQL Inc
A fully managed database-as-a-service that gives you the choice of two powerful architectures.
Built on the full power of MariaDB Server, the platform delivers mission-critical resilience, integrated AI and multicloud freedom right out of the box. We handle the underlying operational complexity so you can focus on what matters most: building your next great application.
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Overview
MariaDB Cloud is a fully managed, cloud database service that empowers MariaDB and MySQL users to scale with confidence.
Trusted by a global customer base, handling mission-critical database workloads, MariaDB Cloud delivers unmatched performance, flexibility and resiliency on Amazon AWS. A fully managed database-as-a-service that gives you the choice of two powerful architectures: provisioned for consistent performance, and serverless for on-demand elastic scale.
- Start small for as low as $100 a month and grow to extreme scale.
- Take the guesswork out of scaling operations with our autonomous scaling maximizing performance while optimizing costs.
- Achieve zero downtime with instant failover and automatic transaction replays with our intelligent proxy.
- Automatically replicate your data across cloud zones and regions as well as to multiple clouds and private data centers for a robust disaster recovery.
- Get 24x365 support from a global support team. Take advantage of our Fractional DBA service for proactive monitoring and performance optimization.
- Observe confidently with real-time performance insights and automated alerts.
- Protect your databases with enterprise grade security.
Highlights
- Build Smarter, Faster AI Applications: MariaDB Cloud simplifies building AI applications by integrating high-performance vector search and developer tooling directly into the database. This unified approach eliminates the complexity and cost of a fragmented data stack.
- Built for Mission-Critical: MariaDB Cloud is designed to ensure uptime and resilience. It combines an advanced, self-healing architecture with intelligent, automated failover -enabling zero-downtime recovery- to protect your database from small-scale failures and large-scale outages.
- Serverless for Variable Workloads: For applications with spiky or unpredictable traffic, MariaDB Cloud offers a serverless model designed for automatic, on-demand scaling. It is the ideal architecture for production workloads like e-commerce and payment processing, as well as for cost-effective development and testing.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/month |
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2,000 Credit Plan | 2,000 Credits a Month | $2,000.00 |
10,000 Credit Plan | 10,000 Credits a Month | $10,000.00 |
20,000 Credit Plan | 20,000 Credits a Month | $20,000.00 |
Dimension | Cost/unit |
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Additional units of usage | $0.01 |
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Vendor support
MariaDB Cloud (previously called SkySQL) database includes Enterprise support. However, you may need humans with real-world expertise to keep things running smoothly. MariaDB plc offers an optional fractional DBA service. It is the only remote DBA service focused 100% on MariaDB Cloud, providing you with unparalleled expertise from senior-level MariaDB certified DBAs, available 24/7. These function as virtual members of your team, performing all database operations like a full-time employee would, but at a fraction of the cost.
For support please use https://mariadb.com/docs/mariadb-cloud . If you have issues logging into the Customer Support Portal please email support@mariadb.com for assistance.
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Vector Search Capability
High-performance vector search integrated directly into the database for AI applications
Autonomous Scaling
Autonomous scaling mechanism that maximizes performance while optimizing costs across provisioned and serverless architectures
Zero-Downtime Failover
Intelligent proxy with instant failover and automatic transaction replays enabling zero-downtime recovery
Multi-Cloud and Multi-Region Replication
Automatic data replication across cloud zones, regions, multiple clouds, and private data centers for disaster recovery
Real-Time Performance Monitoring
Real-time performance insights with automated alerts for database observation and monitoring
Database Replication and Clustering
Support for replication and clustering to guarantee minimal downtime and improved data availability across distributed environments
ACID Transaction Support
Support for ACID transactions ensuring data consistency and reliability in database operations
Advanced Storage Engines
Leverages advanced storage engines with optimized query processing for faster data retrieval and processing
Data Encryption and Access Control
Built-in SSL encryption and role-based access control mechanisms for securing sensitive data and managing user permissions
Dynamic Query Optimization
Dynamic query optimizer capable of handling high-concurrency workloads efficiently with optimized query execution
Distributed SQL Database Architecture
Cloud-native, distributed SQL database designed for high availability and global distribution across multiple regions and availability zones
High Availability and Fault Tolerance
Continues serving queries during node failures, availability zone failures, and AWS region failures without service interruption
PostgreSQL Compatibility
Postgres-compatible SQL interface enabling seamless integration with existing applications and tools
ACID Transaction Support
Supports ACID transactions ensuring data consistency and reliability across distributed deployments
Multi-Region Data Placement
Enables single unified database deployment across multiple AWS regions with configurable data locality and low-latency access
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Customer reviews
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Improved data-driven decisions as reporting has become faster and insights are more accessible
Reviewed on Jun 03, 2026
Review from a verified AWS customer
What is our primary use case?
I have used SkySQL for database management, curing, and supporting data-driven applications. Our main use case for SkySQL is database management and data analytics. We use SkySQL to store, manage, and query application data efficiently, and it is helping us to generate reports and support business decisions.
In our project, we use SkySQL to store customer and transaction data. We run queries to generate reports, analyze trends, and track key business metrics, which helps the team make data-driven decisions.
What is most valuable?
SkySQL is easy to use and has reliable performance, offering scalability and fast execution. What stands out most is how SkySQL handles data efficiently while remaining simple to manage and maintain.
Additionally, SkySQL provides good reliability and availability. It helps our team manage data smoothly with minimal maintenance efforts, and support is also good from SkySQL.
SkySQL has a positive impact by improving data accessibility, query performance, and overall efficiency. It helps our team make faster data-driven decisions and reduces the time spent managing database operations.
SkySQL report generation time is reduced by around thirty percent, and data retrieval became much faster for our team. This helps us access insights more quickly, make our decisions faster, and improve overall productivity.
What needs improvement?
I believe one area for improvement would be more advanced monitoring and reporting features. Along with additional built-in analytics capabilities, this enhancement could provide deeper insight and make management even more efficient.
Other than that, SkySQL meets most of our requirements. Improved documentation, more customization options for the dashboard, and enhanced monitoring tools would make the overall experience even better.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using SkySQL for around one year for my recent project.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
SkySQL performs well under heavy workloads, and we have experienced stable performance, fast query execution, and reliable availability even when handling increased data volumes and concurrent users.
SkySQL output is reliable with consistent performance, and the query results are accurate, so we can depend on SkySQL for day-to-day reporting and analytics. Overall, I am satisfied with its reliability and accuracy.
How are customer service and support?
Support is good from SkySQL.
What other advice do I have?
SkySQL supports our compliance requirements through its security, access control, and data management features. It helps us maintain proper data governance and meet internal compliance standards. Overall, SkySQL has been helpful in supporting our compliance efforts.
My advice is to clearly understand your data and scalability requirements before implementing SkySQL, and also take advantage of its cloud capabilities, security features, and performance benefits. Plan the migration carefully and test key workloads early to ensure smooth adoption. I would rate this product an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
Public Cloud
If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?
Amazon Web Services (AWS)