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MatrixOne

Freemium#9 of 25 in Distributed SQL Databases

MatrixOne: A free, open-source path to MySQL-compatible HTAP with scaling and data-versioning features. Ranked #9 of 25 in Distributed SQL Databases by our editors (8.1/10); pricing: Free plan; best for free MySQL-compatible HTAP experimentation.

8.1/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.1 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Free MySQL-compatible HTAP experimentation
Free plan
Yes
Deployment model
Both
Founded
2021
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free Community Edition includes HTAP, scaling, snapshots, search and Kafka integration.
- MySQL compatibility supports existing SQL and client connectivity.
- Git-style branches, merges, time travel and rollback support data versioning.
Where it doesn't
- PostgreSQL compatibility is not a supported compatibility target.
- Enterprise Edition uses sales-led pricing rather than a published plan price.
- Founded in 2021, it has a newer product history than established alternatives.

Our verdict on MatrixOne

MatrixOne is an open-source, cloud-native distributed SQL database from MatrixOrigin for transactional systems, analytics, AI workloads, IoT applications and enterprise data platforms. Its central proposition is HTAP processing in one engine, combining MySQL-compatible SQL and client connectivity with separated storage, compute and transaction layers. It can run as a standalone database, with object storage, through an API, or as a Kubernetes-distributed deployment. The free Community Edition makes it especially relevant for teams exploring MySQL-compatible HTAP without an upfront license cost.

The published plans show a straightforward freemium structure. Community Edition is free forever, includes the latest features and is community-driven. Enterprise Edition adds professional support, dedicated solutions and expert SLA response, with pricing handled through a sales-led model. The surrounding ecosystem includes Kubernetes for deployment, Kafka for streaming data processing and Prometheus integration. Horizontal compute scaling, multi-tenancy and workload isolation also give the product a platform-oriented shape for teams planning beyond a single database instance.

MatrixOne’s standout depth is its data-versioning model: Git-style snapshots, branches, merges, time travel and rollback are combined with vector and full-text search. That broadens the product beyond conventional transactional and analytical database workloads, while its separated architecture supports independent storage, compute and transaction layers. The trade-off is compatibility scope: PostgreSQL is not presented as a supported target, and the product’s 2021 founding year points to a newer platform history. Choose MatrixOne for free MySQL-compatible HTAP experimentation, Kubernetes-based deployments and combined transactional, analytical and AI workloads. Teams that require PostgreSQL compatibility should choose an alternative.

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MatrixOne pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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MatrixOne fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Not verified
Deployment model	Both
PostgreSQL compatibility	No
MySQL compatibility	Yes
Horizontal scaling	Yes
Multi-region deployment	Yes
Geo-partitioning	Not verified
HTAP workloads	Yes
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Support	Community, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Kafka, Kubernetes, Prometheus
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	matrixorigin.io
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

MatrixOne integrations

MatrixOne lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Kafka
Kubernetes
Prometheus

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