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Compare EDB Postgres Advanced Server and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (64.7% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
EDB Postgres Advanced Server
Star Rating
(37)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (64.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about EDB Postgres Advanced ServerOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Star Rating
(27)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)EDB Postgres Advanced Server vs Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) easier to use. However, EDB Postgres Advanced Server is easier to set up and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with EDB Postgres Advanced Server overall.
- EDB Postgres Advanced Server and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) both meet the requirements of our reviewers at a comparable rate.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that EDB Postgres Advanced Server is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) over EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
EDB Postgres Advanced Server
No pricing availableOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
No pricing availableFree Trial
EDB Postgres Advanced Server
No trial information availableOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.9
28
8.9
20
Ease of Use
8.9
28
9.2
20
Ease of Setup
8.9
17
8.8
11
Ease of Admin
8.9
14
8.7
10
Quality of Support
9.2
26
8.2
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
16
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
25
9.3
17
Features by Category
Functionality
9.4
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
Admin
8.8
13
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Backup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.0
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
8.9
18
8.9
15
9.2
18
9.4
15
9.0
17
8.2
14
9.1
18
8.4
15
Support
8.8
20
8.0
15
8.8
20
8.7
15
9.0
20
8.2
15
8.9
18
8.5
14
Security
9.1
19
9.2
13
8.9
19
8.9
12
8.9
19
8.7
13
8.8
19
8.8
15
Performance
9.2
19
7.7
14
9.1
19
8.3
13
8.9
19
8.2
13
9.0
18
8.5
13
8.8
18
8.0
14
Database Features
9.0
21
7.9
14
9.2
21
8.6
14
9.4
21
8.8
14
9.0
21
8.7
13
8.8
21
8.6
13
9.1
21
8.7
14
9.2
21
9.2
14
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
8.8
10
Not enough data
9.5
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Database Administration
9.3
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
9.0
10
Not enough data
Availability
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
8.8
10
Not enough data
8.3
10
Not enough data
Security
8.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
9.3
10
Not enough data
Data Management
9.7
10
Not enough data
9.2
10
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
EDB Postgres Advanced Server and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
EDB Postgres Advanced Server is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS), Database Monitoring, and Database Backup
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
EDB Postgres Advanced Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Financial Services
20.6%
Telecommunications
11.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.8%
Computer Software
8.8%
Banking
8.8%
Other
38.2%
Information Technology and Services
23.1%
Computer Software
19.2%
Financial Services
7.7%
Textiles
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
42.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
EDB Postgres Advanced Server has no discussions with answers
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no discussions with answers
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