Why Is the Right Database Essential for Shopware?
Shopware 6 is a powerful e-commerce platform that requires a reliable and optimized database for smooth operation. Choosing the right database can significantly impact your shop’s performance and scalability.
In this article, you’ll learn:
✔ The minimum database requirements for Shopware
✔ Which databases are compatible
✔ Which versions to avoid
✔ Tips for optimizing database performance
1. Which Databases Are Compatible with Shopware 6?
Shopware relies on relational SQL databases. The following systems are currently supported:
✅ MySQL 8.0 or higher
🚨 Not compatible: MySQL 8.0.20 & 8.0.21 (technical issues in these versions)
✅ MariaDB 10.11 or higher
🚨 Not compatible: MariaDB 10.11.5 & 11.0.3 (technical issues in these versions)
❌ Not supported: PostgreSQL, SQLite, or older MySQL/MariaDB versions
💡 Why only these versions?
Shopware utilizes modern SQL technologies such as JSON support, indexing, and transaction control, which work best with recent database versions.
2. MySQL or MariaDB – Which Database Is Better for Shopware?
Both MySQL and MariaDB are compatible with Shopware. But which one should you choose?
🔹 MySQL 8.0:
✔ Official standard for many hosting providers
✔ Very stable and widely used architecture
✔ Regular security updates from Oracle
🔹 MariaDB 10.11:
✔ Open-source alternative with optimized performance
✔ Faster queries due to improved indexing
✔ Often more efficient for complex shop data structures
💡 Conclusion:
Both databases work well with Shopware. MariaDB may offer better performance in some cases, while MySQL has broader support. Your choice depends on your hosting provider and personal preferences.
3. Best Practices for Optimizing Database Performance
To ensure your Shopware 6 system runs smoothly, follow these optimization tips:
✔ Use indexing: Ensure that key shop tables (products, orders) are properly indexed.
✔ Enable database caching: Reduces database load and speeds up response times.
✔ Perform regular maintenance: Clean up old logs and order data to free up storage.
✔ Choose the right hosting: SSD storage and a dedicated database server improve performance significantly.
💡 Tip: Shopware offers official hosting partners that ensure optimal database configurations.
Conclusion:
Choosing the right database is crucial for a stable and fast Shopware store. Whether MySQL or MariaDB, the key is to use the correct version and regularly optimize your setup.
🔹 Not sure which database is best for your Shop? Contact me – I’d be happy to help!