AliSQL

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AliSQL is an Open Source MySQL branch from Alibaba Group that enhances database capabilities with DuckDB OLAP and native vector search. It offers 200x faster analytics and supports AI/ML workloads.

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Pricing

Open Source

Free tier

Yes

API

Skill level

Technical

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What is AliSQL?

AliSQL is an enterprise-grade MySQL branch developed by Alibaba Group, designed to significantly enhance database performance and functionality. It integrates DuckDB's columnar engine for up to 200x faster analytical queries compared to InnoDB, and includes native vector search capabilities with HNSW algorithm supporting up to 16,383 dimensions for AI/ML workloads. AliSQL maintains 100% MySQL compatibility, allowing users to leverage existing MySQL tools, drivers, and SQL without a learning curve. Battle-tested in Alibaba's production environment, it powers millions of databases and is actively maintained by the Alibaba Cloud Database Team. Future roadmap items include DDL optimization, RTO optimization, and replication boosts.

Best used for

Ideal for developers and data scientists who need to accelerate analytical queries, integrate native vector search for AI/ML applications, and optimize MySQL database performance. Especially valuable for organizations looking to combine OLTP reliability with blazing-fast OLAP capabilities and advanced AI features within a familiar MySQL environment.

Common actions

accelerate analytics

integrate vector search

optimize database performance

manage MySQL databases

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Capabilities

Key features

DuckDB storage engine
Native vector index (VIDX)
200x faster analytics
100% MySQL compatible
DDL optimization

Target Audience

developerdata scientistproduct manager

Integrations

Not yet documented

Pricing & Plans

Open Source

Free

FAQs

What are the main performance benefits of AliSQL compared to standard MySQL?

AliSQL integrates the DuckDB columnar engine, which delivers up to a 200x speedup on analytical queries compared to InnoDB. This makes it highly efficient for OLAP workloads while maintaining the reliability of InnoDB OLTP for transactional operations.

Does AliSQL support AI/ML applications?

Yes, AliSQL includes a native Vector Index (VIDX) with the HNSW algorithm, supporting up to 16,383 dimensions. This built-in vector search capability is ideal for AI/ML workloads, allowing for fast Approximate Nearest Neighbor (ANN) searches.

Is AliSQL compatible with existing MySQL tools and applications?

AliSQL is 100% MySQL compatible. This means you can use your existing MySQL tools, drivers, and SQL queries without any modifications or a new learning curve, ensuring a seamless integration into your current infrastructure.

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