Microsoft SQL Server vs PostgreSQL
| Microsoft SQL Server | PostgreSQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | — | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | — | Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Windows |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Database Software, Best Relational Databases. On Everything Xiaomi, PostgreSQL scores higher on our published basis.