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Index PostgreSQL Alternatives

§ Alternatives

Alternatives to PostgreSQL.

PostgreSQL fits most workloads in its category, but it's not the only option. Here are 4 alternatives we track, each with the trade-off you make by switching to it.

  1. 01

    CockroachDB.

    Relational

    A distributed, strongly-consistent SQL database with Postgres-wire compatibility, designed to survive failures.

    32k ★

    Online transaction processing (OLTP) · Geo-distributed · Multi-tenant SaaS

    PostgreSQL vs CockroachDB → CockroachDB page →
  2. 02

    MongoDB.

    Document

    A document database with flexible schemas, horizontal scaling, and a polished managed offering.

    28k ★

    Document storage · Online transaction processing (OLTP)

    PostgreSQL vs MongoDB → MongoDB page →
  3. 03

    MySQL.

    Relational

    The world's most widely deployed open-source relational database.

    12k ★

    Online transaction processing (OLTP)

    PostgreSQL vs MySQL → MySQL page →
  4. 04

    SQLite.

    Relational

    A self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine — and the most widely deployed database in the world.

    9.6k ★

    Online transaction processing (OLTP) · Edge deployment · Embedded

    PostgreSQL vs SQLite → SQLite page →

Looking for something else? Browse the full sections or all tracked tools .