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Cetus vs ProxySQL
Both stand on database proxy software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Paid LinuxSelf-hosted
Cetus provides MySQL routing, pooling, and distinct read-write and sharding editions for Linux deployments. Check its sharding constraints and resolve the conflicting TLS guidance against your requirements.
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Free plan LinuxSelf-hosted
ProxySQL combines connection multiplexing, routing, caching, and failure rerouting in a Linux-based database proxy. Its Community plan is free, while commercial support and features are offered through plans with no listed prices.
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| Cetus | ProxySQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Not published | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | Linux, Self-hosted |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Free or on request |
| Plans published | None | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | github.com | proxysql.com |
| On database proxy software | #27 of 31 | #23 of 31 |
Cetus: what it does well
- Free and open source under GPL-2.0
- Offers read-write splitting and sharding editions
- Supports backend connection pooling and prepared statements
- Admin port supports backend status and configuration changes
What to know first
- Runs only on Linux
- Does not support multi-tenant use
- Sharding edition is limited to 64 databases
- TLS documentation gives conflicting information
ProxySQL: what it does well
- Handles 100k+ client connections with a few hundred backend connections
- Routes queries to primaries, replicas, or shards
- Caches query results without application changes
- Monitors backend health and reroutes traffic during failures
- Community plan includes all core features
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment requires a supported environment
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