Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
PostgreSQL and CockroachDB score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Both offer a free tier. CockroachDB's paid plans start at $131.40/mo.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | PostgreSQL Global Development Group | Cockroach Labs |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| Industries | DevelopmentData & Analytics | DevelopmentData & Analytics |
| Categories | database | database |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | postgresql | cockroachdb |
|---|---|---|
| Commercial Use Permitted | ||
| 99.99% Availability | ||
| Free And Open-Source Software | ||
| Aws And Gcp Multi-Region Support For Select Regions | ||
| No Fees To Download, Use, Modify, Or Distribute | ||
| Aws, Gcp And Azure Multi-Region Support For All Regions | ||
| Cmek And Other Controls For Your Pci / Hipaa Needs | ||
| Includes Mcp, Cli And Agent Skills | ||
| Integration Of Vector Data With Transactional Data | ||
| Ip Allowlist Access Control | ||
| Metrics And Log Export To Datadog | ||
| On-Demand Compute And Storage That Scales To Zero | ||
| On-Demand Storage | ||
| Private Connectivity | ||
| Provisioned Compute And Storage With Unlimited Scaling | ||
| Provisioned Compute With Instant Scaling Up To 200 Vcpus | ||
| Up To 99.999% Availability |
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Both PostgreSQL and CockroachDB offer a free tier.
PostgreSQL scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
PostgreSQL is open source. The feature comparison and dimension scores above cover the full breakdown.
