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ProxySQL vs TurbineProxy
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.
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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TurbineProxy combines query routing, connection pooling, security controls, and monitoring for MySQL and PostgreSQL deployments. Its read-your-own-writes guarantee is specifically listed for MySQL 8.0 and later.
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| ProxySQL | TurbineProxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | proxysql.com | turbineproxy.com |
| On database proxy software | #23 of 31 | #19 of 31 |
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
TurbineProxy: what it does well
- Routes reads and writes without application code changes.
- Supports MySQL and PostgreSQL.
- Offers configurable pooling with multiplexing.
- Lists multiple installation formats, including Docker and packages.
- Open-source Apache-2.0 license with no per-query fees.
What to know first
- GTID-aware consistency support is specified for MySQL 8.0 and later.
- Deployment is self-hosted.
- Replica routing depends on the configured lag threshold.
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