PgBouncer
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VisitPgBouncer vs Supavisor
What both publish
| Fact | PgBouncer | Supavisor |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Documented authentication options include client certificates, SCRAM-SHA-256, LDAP, PAM, and HBA-based configuration. | Client credentials can be verified using tenant user records or an authentication query. |
| Founded | 2007 | 2020 |
| Purpose | PgBouncer is a PostgreSQL connection pooler that reuses server connections to reduce the performance impact of opening new connections. | Supavisor is a scalable, cloud-native Postgres connection pooler. |
PgBouncer plans
- PgBouncerFree
Supavisor plans
- FreeFree
- Open-source SupavisorFree
- Pro$25 a month
- Team$599 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
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.
Pick Supavisor if…
Supavisor suits teams operating PostgreSQL that need connection pooling across tenants or a single-tenant PgBouncer replacement. It is aimed at self-hosted deployments rather than serverless environments.