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23 Best Free and Open Source Linux MySQL Tools

May 24, 2026 Steve Emms Documents, Roundup

This article identifies 23 open source tools which help to reduce the complexity associated with the powerful database software.

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Turso – in-process SQL database

March 16, 2026 Steve Emms Database, Documents

Turso is an in-process relational database engine designed to be compatible with SQLite. The project aims to evolve the SQLite architecture for modern applications by introducing a new implementation focused on performance, scalability, and distributed workloads. The database is intended

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12 Excellent Free and Open Source Linux Relational Databases

January 4, 2026 Steve Emms Big Data, Office, Roundup

A relational database matches data using common characteristics found within the data set. The resulting groups of data are organized and are much easier for people to understand.

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rqlite – distributed database built on SQLite

August 15, 2025 Steve Emms Software

rqlite combines the simplicity of SQLite with a fault-tolerant, highly available system.

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MySQL – SQL (Structured Query Language) database server

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Database

MySQL is a multithreaded, multi-user SQL database management system (DBMS). The basic program runs as a server providing multiuser access to a number of databases.

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MariaDB – excellent relational database system

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Database

MariaDB Server is one of the most popular database servers in the world. It’s made by the original developers of MySQL.

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PostgreSQL – object-relational database system

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Database

PostgreSQL is an object-relational database management system (ORDBMS) based on POSTGRES, Version 4.2.

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SQLite – SQL database engine

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

SQLite is a software library that implements a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine.

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Firebird – relational database

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Database

Firebird is a relational database offering many ANSI SQL-99 features. Firebird provides excellent concurrency, and high performance.

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LucidDB – RDBMS purpose-built entirely for data warehousing and business intelligence

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

LucidDB is a Database Management System (DBMS) optimized for business intelligence.

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H2 – relational database management system written in Java

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

H2 is a relational database management system written in Java. It can be embedded in Java applications or run in client-server mode.

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HSQLDB – Java database

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

Hyper Structured Query Language Database is an SQL relational database management system written in Java. It has a JDBC driver conforming to ANSI SQL:2008.

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Apache Derby – relational database implemented entirely in Java

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

Apache Derby is a full-featured, open source relational database management system (RDBMS) that is based on Java and SQL.

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OpenLink Virtuoso – middleware and database engine hybrid

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

OpenLink Virtuoso is a middleware and database engine hybrid that combines the functionality of a traditional RDBMS, ORDBMS, virtual database

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CUBRID – relational database management engine, with built-in enterprise grade features

November 2, 2023 Steve Emms Documents

CUBRID is engineered as a completely free, open-source relational database management engine, with built-in enterprise grade features.

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