Aiven for PostgreSQL
7.8#4 in relational databasesFrom $5 a monthFree planWebAPISelf-hosted
VisitAiven for PostgreSQL vs Microsoft SQL Server
Microsoft SQL Server
6.8#12 in relational databasesFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Aiven for PostgreSQL | Microsoft SQL Server |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | PostgreSQL can integrate with Aiven for Grafana for visualization and can send metrics to external endpoints such as Datadog. | SQL Server 2025 integrates with LangChain, Semantic Kernel, Entity Framework Core, Microsoft Azure, and Microsoft Fabric. |
Aiven for PostgreSQL plans
- FreeFree
- Developer$5 a month
- Hobbyist$12 a month
- Startup$75 a month
- Business$180 a month
- Premium$270 a month
Microsoft SQL Server plans
- Standard per core—
- Standard per corePriced on request
- Standard server—
- Standard serverPriced on request
- Standard CALPriced on request
- Standard CAL—
Pick Aiven for PostgreSQL if…
The free tier is positioned for learning and prototypes, while Developer is aimed at test and personal projects. Startup and Business are positioned for higher-performance testing and production workloads, respectively.
Pick Microsoft SQL Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.