Enterprise MySQL without the Enterprise
Tested, secure enterprise-grade open source software and services that improve the scalability and performance of your MySQL deployments. No enterprise limits, licenses, or lock-in.
Percona for MySQL
Meet your critical business and application needs
Deliver production-ready MySQL database environments to support your most critical business applications — no matter where they run.
Get enterprise-grade features without the enterprise
Get built-in (and freely available) security, performance, availability, and backup features only otherwise available in Oracle Enterprise Edition.
Migrate seamlessly
Move from MySQL Community Edition to Percona software for MySQL without additional code, configuration, or changes to your applications. Migrate from Oracle Enterprise Edition with no downtime.
Guarantee optimal performance
Ensure your environments run at peak performance with comprehensive MySQL support. Scale up or out with no surprise fees, changes to your contract, or fixed commitments.
Remain in control
Always own access and availability of your data. We’ll never upsell or lock you in.
Break licensing constraint
Gain flexibility in your CI/CD pipelines. With no charge per license, anyone in your organization can use the complete version of Percona software of MySQL.
Percona software and services for MySQL
Percona MySQL software and services empower you to build, deploy, and scale without enterprise limits or committing to an expensive, long-term licensing contract.
Open source software for ultimate scalability and performance
We’ve taken MySQL CE and added enterprise-ready encryption, security, usability, and scale features. Percona software for MySQL includes:
- A drop-in replacement for MySQL Community Edition
- Complete feature parity with MySQL Enterprise Backup
- An open source alternative to MySQL Enterprise Monitor
- A production-ready open source alternative to Oracle MySQL Operator
Use the software on its own or in tandem with our suite of open source tools to further monitor, manage, secure, and optimize your database environments on any infrastructure.
Faster, more customer-focused support and services with guaranteed SLAs
Supplement your existing team with on-demand expertise, opt for round-the-clock database management, or get project-based design and performance consulting.
Enhanced, enterprise-grade capabilities to meet your critical business needs
Percona Server for MySQL Pro delivers advanced security, compliance, and backup features (like FIPS mode support) in a pre-built, tested package for easy integration. And, like all Percona software, you retain complete control over your data’s access and availability.
What our customers are saying
Percona is the authority on MySQL performance and scalability. Having the most knowledgeable team on our side is the reason we chose Percona to support our production database infrastructure.
Tim Mirecki
Vice President of Technology, Carpages.ca
Working with Percona has helped Peak maintain and improve our database pipelines, keeping millions of daily active users enjoying a fast, uninterrupted, gaming experience.
Krisztian Banhidy
Senior DevOps Engineer, Peak
We are excited to move to Percona Server for MySQL v8 and use new features like thread pooling and faster performance. We are also looking forward to using Percona Monitoring and Management and gaining additional insight into our environment, which hasn’t been possible up until now.
Shailendra Singh
Manager – Application
Development, MacAllister Machinery
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Have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can use Percona for MySQL?
Percona Distribution for MySQL is open source and can be used by anyone in both production and staging environments. Percona Distribution for MySQL comprises the open source MySQL codebase and enhancements from Percona, which we distribute free of charge to allow anyone to run MySQL.
Is Percona for MySQL the same as MySQL Enterprise?
Percona software for MySQL includes a drop-in replacement for MySQL Enterprise Edition, complete feature parity with MySQL Enterprise Backup, an open source alternative to MySQL Enterprise Monitor, and a production-ready open source alternative to Oracle MySQL Operator. See in-depth Percona for MySQL feature comparison for more details.
Are Percona builds really freely available and open source? How do you monetize this?
Yes, Percona’s builds are freely available and open source. We believe that it’s important for everyone to have control of their own data and that you should be able to run open source MySQL whether you have a business relationship with Percona or not.
However, we also know that binaries are only part of the picture when running MySQL for business-critical workloads. We monetize our software by offering support, fully managed services, and on-demand help for your MySQL projects.
How do I use Percona for MySQL?
Consult the Quick Installation Guide for Percona Server for MySQL to install and start the product. If you want to use a Galera cluster, install Percona XtraDB Cluster.
Can I run Percona for MySQL on Kubernetes?
Yes, use Percona Operator for MySQL to create and manage enterprise-ready MySQL clusters on Kubernetes.
I need commercial support to keep my systems compliant with regulations. What commercial support does Percona provide?
Percona provides comprehensive, responsive, and cost-flexible database support for MySQL users on any infrastructure. You can also benefit from proactive database management services or hire a Percona Consultant to help with a special project. Percona Services are HIPAA and ISO 27001 compliant, which means we can help you meet your regulatory and policy objectives.