MySQL
7.9#1 in database design toolsFree planFree planAPILinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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PostgreSQL
7.1#41 in database softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | MySQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Support | MySQL Enterprise technical support provides 24x7 direct access to MySQL support engineers. | Community support options include documentation, community resources, mailing lists, and IRC, while commercial support and PostgreSQL-specific hosting are available from listed providers. |
MySQL plans
- Community EditionPriced on request
- Community Edition—
- Standard Edition—
- Standard EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
- Enterprise Edition—
PostgreSQL plans
- PostgreSQLFree
Pick MySQL if…
It suits developers and organisations building relational SQL or NoSQL applications, including web, e-commerce, SaaS, and transaction-processing systems. Teams needing commercial security features or support can consider the paid editions.
Pick PostgreSQL if…
PostgreSQL suits developers building applications and administrators focused on data integrity and fault-tolerant environments. It is a self-hosted option rather than a managed service.