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At a Glance
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Star Rating
(44)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (39.5% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Star Rating
(675)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.8% of reviews)
Information
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PostgreSQL

Database as a Service (DBaaS) vs PostgreSQL

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Database as a Service (DBaaS) easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers felt that both vendors make it equally easy to do business overall.

  • Reviewers felt that PostgreSQL meets the needs of their business better than Database as a Service (DBaaS).
  • When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Database as a Service (DBaaS) is the preferred option.
  • For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Database as a Service (DBaaS) over PostgreSQL.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
No pricing available
PostgreSQL
No pricing available
Free Trial
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
No trial information available
PostgreSQL
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
43
9.1
552
Ease of Use
8.8
43
8.5
557
Ease of Setup
8.9
22
8.4
286
Ease of Admin
8.5
18
8.2
251
Quality of Support
8.7
42
7.9
447
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
18
8.5
199
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
43
8.5
537
Features by Category
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.0
9
Not enough data
Management
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
Maintenance
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
Security
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.4
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
514
Management
Not enough data
9.1
123
Not enough data
9.1
121
Not enough data
9.1
111
Not enough data
8.9
112
Support
Not enough data
8.6
114
Not enough data
9.2
128
Not enough data
9.1
112
Not enough data
9.1
115
Security
Not enough data
8.7
115
Not enough data
8.9
118
Not enough data
8.7
110
Not enough data
8.9
112
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
107
Not enough data
8.8
115
Not enough data
8.7
109
Not enough data
8.8
114
Not enough data
8.7
112
Database Features
Not enough data
9.0
463
Not enough data
9.0
468
Not enough data
9.0
475
Not enough data
8.6
457
Not enough data
8.7
442
Not enough data
8.8
456
Not enough data
9.0
466
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
9.1
24
Not enough data
Configuration
9.2
20
Not enough data
9.0
18
Not enough data
9.0
21
Not enough data
8.6
17
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
Database Administration
9.1
21
Not enough data
8.7
18
Not enough data
8.9
19
Not enough data
Availability
9.4
21
Not enough data
9.1
21
Not enough data
9.1
18
Not enough data
9.2
18
Not enough data
Security
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
8.9
11
Not enough data
Data Management
9.1
11
Not enough data
8.8
12
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Database as a Service (DBaaS) and PostgreSQL share no categories
Unique Categories
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS) is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Database as a Service (DBaaS)
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL is categorized as Relational Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
39.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
32.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.9%
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
35.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
34.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Information Technology and Services
23.3%
Computer Software
18.6%
Computer & Network Security
7.0%
Education Management
7.0%
Consulting
4.7%
Other
39.5%
PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL
Information Technology and Services
27.5%
Computer Software
23.0%
Internet
4.2%
Financial Services
4.1%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Other
38.4%
Alternatives
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS) Alternatives
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Alternatives
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Discussions
Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Database as a Service (DBaaS) Discussions
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PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL Discussions
What are the advantages and disadvantages of PostgreSQL?
2 Comments
Anish Mahesh S.
AS
Advantages: A different resource for your SQL needs without the tag of a legacy systemRead more
What is PostgreSQL used for?
1 Comment
Krishna K.
KK
PostgreSQL is an open-source database used to store, manage, and retrieve data. It's known for its reliability, scalability, and support for complex queries,...Read more
What is special about PostgreSQL?
1 Comment
Divyarajsinh  C.
DC
Provides features like scalability, reliability, and provides security which makes PostgreSQL more special. Read more