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# Aiven for PostgreSQL vs Google Cloud SQL Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Aiven for PostgreSQL** [

4.3/5(79)

](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews#reviews)

**Google Cloud SQL** [

4.5/5(367)

](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
Free Trial

**From $75 p/month** · Startup

**Google Cloud SQL**
Free Trial

**Pay As You Go** Per Month · Committed Use Discounts

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
1 monthFaster

Based on 23 responses

**Google Cloud SQL**
2 months

Based on 17 responses

Return on Investment

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
11 months2 months sooner

Based on 13 responses

**Google Cloud SQL**
13 months

Based on 14 responses

Perceived Cost

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
$$$$$

**Google Cloud SQL**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
5%

**Google Cloud SQL**
12%7% more

Pros & Cons

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
[
Ease of Use (11)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2281198&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Customer Support (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2281243&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (5)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1998777&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost Issues (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2281137&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Google Cloud SQL**
[
Database Management (22)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1921031&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Integrations (21)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1922841&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Expensive (17)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1921880&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Cost Concerns (7)
](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1921730&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
Not enough data

**Google Cloud SQL**
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Google Cloud Console

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Jira

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Salesforce Platform

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Screenshots

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**
 ![Aiven for PostgreSQL screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1323861/PG-Screenshot.png)

**Google Cloud SQL**
 ![Google Cloud SQL screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1240838/Screen-Shot-2022-09-22-at-3.58.01-PM.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.6

8.663

**Google Cloud SQL**

9.1

9.1256

Ease of Use

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.9

8.966

**Google Cloud SQL**

9.2

9.2264

Ease of Setup

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.9

8.944

**Google Cloud SQL**

9.1

9.1118

Ease of Admin

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.3

8.340

**Google Cloud SQL**

9.0

9.098

Quality of Support

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.5

8.550

**Google Cloud SQL**

8.8

8.8248

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.8

8.837

**Google Cloud SQL**

9.0

9.096

Product Direction (% positive)

**Aiven for PostgreSQL**

8.3

8.361

**Google Cloud SQL**

9.4

9.4253

Features

Database Management Systems (DBMS)[Hide 48 FeaturesShow 48 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

9

9.0

115

Management

Data Replication

8.0

5

8.8(won by 0.8)

96

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Query Language

9.4(won by 0.2)

6

9.2

100

Data dictionary

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

94

Data Modeling

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

98

Performance Analysis

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

98

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Maintenance

Data Migration

7.5

6

9.0(won by 1.5)

99

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Backup and Recovery

8.6

6

9.1(won by 0.5)

105

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Multi-User Environment

9.3(won by 0.6)

5

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

99

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Database Conversion

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Encryption

8.0

5

9.2(won by 1.2)

98

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

User Access Control

8.9

6

9.2(won by 0.3)

99

Mobile Access

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Relational Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Full Text Search

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Virtualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Programming Languages Supported

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

NOSQL Database Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Relational Databases[Hide 24 FeaturesShow 24 Features](javascript:void(0);)

8.5

24

9.1

146

Management 

Data Schema

8.3

6

9.1(won by 0.8)

106

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Query Language

8.3

6

9.3(won by 1.0)

106

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

ACID - Complaint

8.3

7

9.2(won by 0.9)

102

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Replication

8.9

6

9.3(won by 0.4)

101

Support 

Text Search

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

106

Data Types

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

107

Languages

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

102

Operating Systems

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

103

Security

Database Locking

8.7

5

9.1(won by 0.4)

101

Access Control

8.3

5

9.1(won by 0.8)

104

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Encryption

8.1

6

9.2(won by 1.1)

104

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Authentication

7.7

5

9.2(won by 1.5)

108

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Performance 

Disaster Recovery

8.7

5

9.1(won by 0.4)

110

Data Concurrency

8.7

5

9.0(won by 0.3)

103

Workload Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

104

Advanced Indexing

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

101

Query Optimizer

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

101

Database Features

Storage

8.4

19

9.2(won by 0.8)

131

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Availability

8.7

21

9.2(won by 0.5)

133

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Stability

8.6

21

9.1(won by 0.5)

130

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Scalability

8.8

18

9.0(won by 0.2)

131

Security

8.3

20

9.3(won by 1.0)

124

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

Data Manipulation

8.8

16

8.9(won by 0.1)

124

Query Language

8.9

17

9.2(won by 0.3)

126

Database as a Service (DBaaS)[Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

9.0

109

Configuration

Application Performance

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

92

Orchestration

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

85

Database Monitoring

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

92

Anomaly Detection

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

81

Network Security

Not enough data

9.4(won by default)

87

Database Administration

Provisioning

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

87

Governance

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

83

Auditing

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

82

Availability

Scalability

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

93

Backup

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

91

Archiving

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

86

Indexing

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

84

Security

Data Masking

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

74

Authentication And Single Sign-On

Not enough data

9.1(won by default)

80

Data Anonymization

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

75

Data Management

Data Replication

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

82

Advanced Data Analytics

Not enough data

8.8(won by default)

76

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/17ecc18568d89176504b094004a98292/aiven-for-postgresql.svg "Aiven for PostgreSQL")](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews)

Aiven for PostgreSQL

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

26.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

6.4%

[![Google Cloud SQL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4f97d6f742e657968c8830b1a97c42e/google-cloud-sql.svg "Google Cloud SQL")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews)

Google Cloud SQL

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

33.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

40.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

26.1%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

66.7%

33.8%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

26.9%

40.1%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

6.4%

26.1%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/17ecc18568d89176504b094004a98292/aiven-for-postgresql.svg "Aiven for PostgreSQL")](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews)
Aiven for PostgreSQL

Computer Software

23.1%

Information Technology and Services

10.3%

Financial Services

9.0%

Higher Education

5.1%

Online Media

5.1%

Other

47.4%

[![Google Cloud SQL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a4f97d6f742e657968c8830b1a97c42e/google-cloud-sql.svg "Google Cloud SQL")](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews)
Google Cloud SQL

Information Technology and Services

23.5%

Computer Software

18.3%

Staffing and Recruiting

6.4%

Banking

5.8%

Non-Profit Organization Management

4.1%

Other

42.0%

FAQs

## Aiven for PostgreSQL vs Cloud SQL FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between Cloud SQL vs Aiven for PostgreSQL?

Cloud SQL stands out for its higher G2 rating, larger review base, and stronger reviewer-cited strengths in database management and integrations, while Aiven for PostgreSQL is praised for ease of use and support but has a smaller review footprint.

| | [Cloud SQL](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews) | [Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.5/5 (367 reviews) | 4.4/5 (78 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Mid-Market | Small-Business |
| Ease of Setup score | 9.1 | 9.0 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.8 | 8.7 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Database Management (22 all-time mentions) | Ease of Use (11 all-time mentions) |

### How do the pricing models of Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL compare?

Cloud SQL is rated higher for price and value satisfaction than Aiven for PostgreSQL, indicating reviewers consider Cloud SQL the stronger value.

- **Cloud SQL:** In recent reviews, many cite cost concerns as usage scales, but overall satisfaction with value is higher than Aiven for PostgreSQL.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL:** Reviewers frequently mention that Aiven for PostgreSQL can get pricey quickly, especially for its management layer, and highlight the premium cost as a trade-off.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers have migrated from GCP to Aiven for PostgreSQL for easier scaling and support, despite higher costs.

### What are the best alternatives to Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL?

The best alternatives to Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL are Supabase, MS SQL, and Snowflake.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Cloud SQL](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-sql/reviews) | 4.5/5 (367 reviews) | Mid-Market | Cost concerns as usage scales | Database Management (22 all-time mentions) |
| [Aiven for PostgreSQL](https://www.g2.com/products/aiven-for-postgresql/reviews) | 4.4/5 (78 reviews) | Small-Business | Can get pricey quickly, especially for management layer | Ease of Use (11 all-time mentions) |
| [Supabase](https://www.g2.com/products/supabase-supabase/reviews) | 4.6/5 (193 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Developer-friendly platform |
| [MS SQL](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) | 4.4/5 (2287 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Enterprise-grade reliability |
| [Snowflake](https://www.g2.com/products/snowflake/reviews) | 4.5/5 (763 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Scalability and performance |

### Which Relational Databases features should I prioritize when comparing Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL?

Buyers comparing Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL should prioritize database management, integrations, scalability, ease of use, and support quality.

- **Database Management:** Cloud SQL (22 all-time mentions), Aiven for PostgreSQL (recent reviews highlight managed setup and admin ease)
- **Integrations:** Cloud SQL (21 all-time mentions), Aiven for PostgreSQL (integration capabilities cited in recent reviews)
- **Scalability:** Cloud SQL (19 all-time mentions), Aiven for PostgreSQL (recent reviews highlight easy scaling and high availability)
- **Ease of Use:** Cloud SQL (20 all-time mentions, Ease of Use score 9.2), Aiven for PostgreSQL (11 all-time mentions, Ease of Use score 9.0)
- **Support Quality:** Cloud SQL (Quality of Support score 8.8), Aiven for PostgreSQL (Quality of Support score 8.7)

### What are the pros and cons of Cloud SQL vs Aiven for PostgreSQL?

Cloud SQL's headline strength is database management and integrations, while Aiven for PostgreSQL is most praised for ease of use and support.

- **Cloud SQL strengths:** Database management (22 all-time mentions), integrations (21), ease of use (20), scalability (19), backup (14), security (13), reliability (10).
- **Cloud SQL trade-offs:** Expensive as usage scales (17 all-time mentions), cost concerns (7), limited advanced configuration, pricing transparency issues.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL strengths:** Ease of use (11 all-time mentions), customer support (5), setup ease (5), application development, deployment ease, flexibility, integration capabilities.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL trade-offs:** Expensive (5 all-time mentions), cost issues (2), some service limitations, occasional support delays, less enterprise-grade packaging.

### Is Cloud SQL or Aiven for PostgreSQL better for small businesses?

Aiven for PostgreSQL is the better fit for small businesses, as its largest reviewer segment is Small-Business and reviewers highlight its ease of use and support for smaller teams.

- **Cloud SQL:** Largest segment is Mid-Market; reviewers note strong database management and integrations but mention cost escalation as a concern for smaller projects.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL:** Largest segment is Small-Business; reviewers consistently praise its user-friendliness, support, and suitability for teams without dedicated DevOps resources.

### Which Relational Databases platform has better integrations?

Cloud SQL is favored for integrations, with more reviewer-cited integration mentions and broader ecosystem connectivity.

- **Cloud SQL:** MySQL (80 all-time mentions), PostgreSQL (42), Google Cloud Console (recent reviews highlight integration with Google Cloud services and BigQuery).
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL:** Recent reviews cite integration capabilities and Datadog integration, but no all-time mention counts above the publish floor.

### How do Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL compare on customer support?

Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL are rated in near-parity on Quality of Support, with Cloud SQL at 8.8 and Aiven for PostgreSQL at 8.7.

- **Cloud SQL:** Reviewers frequently mention responsive customer support, with 10 all-time mentions, and highlight helpful documentation and support materials.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL:** Reviewers praise the support team for being helpful and engaged, with 5 all-time mentions, but some note occasional delays or pushiness regarding upgrades.

### Which is easier to implement, Cloud SQL or Aiven for PostgreSQL?

Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL are rated in near-parity on Ease of Setup, with Cloud SQL at 9.1 and Aiven for PostgreSQL at 9.0.

- **Cloud SQL:** Reviewers consistently describe setup as straightforward and user-friendly, with 16 all-time mentions of setup ease and frequent praise for clear documentation.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL:** Reviewers highlight very fast and simple setup, with 5 all-time mentions of setup ease and multiple recent reviews citing "one-click" or "effortless" onboarding.

### Which product has better Storage?

Cloud SQL and Aiven for PostgreSQL are both praised for Storage, with reviewers citing strong storage capabilities and scalability for both products.

- **Cloud SQL:** Data Storage (8 all-time mentions), reviewers highlight automatic storage scaling and reliable data management.
- **Aiven for PostgreSQL:** Cloud Storage (2 all-time mentions), reviewers note large storage capacity and easy scaling for high-frequency use cases.

Alternatives

**Aiven for PostgreSQL Alternatives**

 ![Snowflake](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1544409170/snowflake.svg "Snowflake")

[
Snowflake
](/products/snowflake/reviews)

 ![Supabase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/71506b5f01eaefca430fe84b5207cf1c/supabase-supabase.jpeg "Supabase")

[
Supabase
](/products/supabase-supabase/reviews)

 ![Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1533130188/amazon-relational-database-service-rds.svg "Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)")

[
Amazon Relational Database...
](/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews)

 ![PostgreSQL](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_251be2af3ae607c45c14e816eaa1cf41/postgresql.png "PostgreSQL")

[
PostgreSQL
](/products/postgresql/reviews)

**Google Cloud SQL Alternatives**

 ![Supabase](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/71506b5f01eaefca430fe84b5207cf1c/supabase-supabase.jpeg "Supabase")

[
Supabase
](/products/supabase-supabase/reviews)

 ![Microsoft SQL Server](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/a8a99a96fda235658139f710592f8a53/microsoft-sql-server.svg "Microsoft SQL Server")

[
MS SQL
](/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews)

 ![Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1533130188/amazon-relational-database-service-rds.svg "Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)")

[
Amazon Relational Database...
](/products/amazon-relational-database-service-rds/reviews)

 ![Amazon Aurora](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1528476463/amazon-aurora.svg "Amazon Aurora")

[
Amazon Aurora
](/products/amazon-aurora/reviews)