OceanBase Database
8.2#1 in database proxy software$2.38 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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What both publish
| Fact | OceanBase Database | PgBouncer |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2010 | 2007 |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include Kafka, Debezium, Flink, Canal, dbt, DataWorks, AWS Glue, Informatica, NiFi, SeaTunnel and Maxwell. | Optional build integrations include PAM, LDAP, and systemd support. |
| Operating systems | Installation packages are listed for Linux distributions including Alibaba Cloud Linux, CentOS, Red Hat, Ubuntu, Debian, and Anolis OS. | The installation page documents running PgBouncer on Windows and specifies MinGW as its only supported Windows build environment. |
| Purpose | OceanBase Database is a distributed database for transactional, analytical, and AI workloads. | PgBouncer is a PostgreSQL connection pooler that reuses server connections to reduce the performance impact of opening new connections. |
OceanBase Database plans
- Community EditionFree
- OceanBase Community EditionFree
- OceanBase Cloud Alibaba Cloud pay-as-you-go example$2.38 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
- OceanBase EnterprisePriced on request
PgBouncer plans
- PgBouncerFree
Pick OceanBase Database if…
OceanBase Database may suit teams building transactional, analytical, or AI workloads that need Oracle or MySQL compatibility. Its Community, self-hosted Enterprise, and managed Cloud options address different deployment preferences.
Pick PgBouncer if…
PgBouncer suits PostgreSQL operators who want to reuse connections and can manage self-hosted software. Teams needing load balancing or failover must provide those capabilities through external tools or DNS arrangements.