MySQL 5.7vsPercona XtraDB Cluster
Two self-hosted Databases projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| MySQL 5.7 | Percona XtraDB Cluster | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 58/100 |
| Rank in category | #8 of 38 in Databases | #27 of 38 in Databases |
| GitHub stars | 12 489 | 390 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +53 | +0 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 0 |
| Latest release | — | — |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | Other | Other |
| Main language | C++ | C++ |
Which one should you pick?
MySQL 5.7 scores 74/100 against 58/100 for Percona XtraDB Cluster, so it is the safer default.
If you want the quickest setup, MySQL 5.7 is easier to run; Percona XtraDB Cluster needs more configuration.
MySQL 5.7 is growing faster right now (+53 stars in 30 days).
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