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Read 123 PostgreSQL reviews
12,951 views|10,477 comparisons
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473 views|438 comparisons
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Akhilesh Chipre
Real-time data capture optimizes database performance but Views create problems
We usually process data in batches, pushing the data to our data pack daily. So, PostgreSQL has handled high-volume transactions for us. Our data... Read more →
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  • "Affordable solution."
  • "It is free. There is no license on it."
  • "It is also open-source so it is free."
  • "PostgreSQL is a free and open-source database."
  • "It is free, but if you need support, you can go for the commercial version called EnterpriseDB. They provide paid support, and they can even do hosting for you if you want standby and support."
  • "It is open-source. If you use it on-premise, it is free. It also has enterprise or commercial versions. If you go for the cloud version, there will be a cost, but it is lower than Oracle or Microsoft."
  • "The solution requires a license."
  • "We do not pay for licensing."

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    Questions from the Community
    How does Firebird SQL compare with PostgreSQL?
    Top Answer:PostgreSQL was designed in a way that provides you with not only a high degree of flexibility but also offers you a cheap and easy-to-use solution. It gives you the ability to redesign and audit your… more »
    What do you like most about PostgreSQL?
    Top Answer:It's a transactional database, so we use Postgres for most of our reporting. That's where it's helping.
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    What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PostgreSQL?
    Top Answer:Our company pays for it. There are free versions available, but for advanced features, you obviously have to pay.
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    Can we use YugabyteDB in a large scale implementation with millions of cu...
    Top Answer:YugabyteDB may be used in a large-scale implementation with millions of customers and multimillion transactions annually. It is a distributed SQL database designed to scale horizontally, which means… more »
    Ranking
    2nd
    out of 18 in Open Source Databases
    Views
    12,951
    Comparisons
    10,477
    Reviews
    7
    Average Words per Review
    368
    Rating
    8.9
    14th
    out of 18 in Open Source Databases
    Views
    473
    Comparisons
    438
    Reviews
    0
    Average Words per Review
    0
    Rating
    N/A
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    Overview

    PostgreSQL is a versatile and reliable database management system commonly used for web development, data analysis, and building scalable databases. 

    It offers advanced features like indexing, replication, and transaction management. Users appreciate its flexibility, performance, and ability to handle large amounts of data efficiently. Its robustness, scalability, and support for complex queries make it highly valuable. 

    Additionally, PostgreSQL's extensibility, flexibility, community support, and frequent updates contribute to its ongoing improvement and stability.

    YugabyteDB is a high-performance distributed SQL database for powering global, internet-scale applications. ... As a cloud native database, it can be deployed across public and private clouds as well as in Kubernetes environments with ease. YugabyteDB is developed and distributed as an Apache 2.0 open source project.

    Sample Customers
    1. Apple 2. Cisco 3. Fujitsu 4. Instagram 5. Netflix 6. Red Hat 7. Sony 8. Uber 9. Cisco Systems 10. Skype 11. LinkedIn 12. Etsy 13. Yelp 14. Reddit 15. Dropbox 16. Slack 17. Twitch 18. WhatsApp 19. Snapchat 20. Shazam 21. SoundCloud 22. The New York Times 23. Cisco WebEx 24. Atlassian 25. Cisco Meraki 26. Heroku 27. GitLab 28. Zalando 29. OpenTable 30. Trello 31. Square Enix 32. Bloomberg
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    Top Industries
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    University8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider11%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Government7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company17%
    Manufacturing Company9%
    Comms Service Provider6%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise63%
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    PostgreSQL is ranked 2nd in Open Source Databases with 123 reviews while YugabyteDB is ranked 14th in Open Source Databases. PostgreSQL is rated 8.4, while YugabyteDB is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of PostgreSQL writes " Real-time data capture optimizes database performance but Views create problems". On the other hand, PostgreSQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, EDB Postgres Advanced Server, MySQL, MariaDB and Faiss, whereas YugabyteDB is most compared with Citus Data, Amazon Aurora, MySQL, SQL Server and EDB Postgres Advanced Server.

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