pgtestdb
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What both publish
| Fact | pgtestdb | Soda |
|---|---|---|
| License | The repository identifies the project as MIT licensed. | Soda Core changed from Apache 2.0 to Elastic License 2.0 in January 2026; the source remains readable and modifiable but cannot be offered as a competing hosted service. |
| Purpose | pgtestdb is a Go library for database-backed tests that provisions an isolated, migrated Postgres database for each test. | Soda is a data quality platform for monitoring data quality, catching problems early, understanding issues at source, and taking action. |
pgtestdb plans
- pgtestdbFree
Soda plans
- FreeFree
- Team$750 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick pgtestdb if…
It suits Go developers who want isolated PostgreSQL databases for database-backed tests, including parallel tests. Users need access to a running Postgres server and a server account able to create databases and roles.
Pick Soda if…
Soda is aimed at data engineers, data producers and consumers, governance teams, and platform teams who need data checks and observability across workflows.