Compare Google Cloud Spanner and PostgreSQL
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Google Cloud Spanner
Star Rating
(36)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (41.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud Spanner
PostgreSQL
Star Rating
(677)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PostgreSQL
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- According to verified reviews, PostgreSQL stands out for its reliability and data integrity, with users praising its robust ACID compliance and the ability to handle complex SQL queries effectively. One user noted, "What truly distinguishes PostgreSQL for me is its reliability... it has never failed me."
- G2 reviewers report that Google Cloud Spanner excels in scalability and global distribution, making it an ideal choice for businesses looking to migrate heavy transactional workloads. Users appreciate features like "auto patch updates with no downtime" and the ease of scaling up.
- Reviewers mention that PostgreSQL offers a customizable and cost-effective solution, especially for small businesses. Users highlighted its open-source nature, which allows for minimal hardware configuration and significant savings on database infrastructure.
- Users say that Google Cloud Spanner is a managed service that significantly reduces management overhead, making it easier for teams to focus on development rather than maintenance. One user expressed a preference for Spanner over AWS RDS due to its ease of integration.
- According to verified reviews, PostgreSQL has a higher overall user satisfaction score, reflecting its strong performance in areas like ease of use and setup. Users appreciate its intuitive features that facilitate quick onboarding and effective database management.
- G2 reviewers report that while Google Cloud Spanner has strong data replication and security features, it faces challenges in day-to-day usability compared to PostgreSQL, which is often praised for its user-friendly interface and extensive documentation.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud Spanner
No pricing availablePostgreSQL
No pricing availableFree Trial
Google Cloud Spanner
No trial information availablePostgreSQL
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.7
24
9.1
553
Ease of Use
7.8
24
8.5
558
Ease of Setup
8.2
10
8.4
287
Ease of Admin
8.7
9
8.2
251
Quality of Support
8.6
20
7.9
447
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
10
8.5
199
Product Direction (% positive)
8.4
22
8.5
538
Features by Category
Management
8.1
6
9.1
124
8.9
6
9.1
122
9.2
6
9.1
112
9.2
6
8.9
112
Support
8.7
5
8.7
115
8.3
6
9.2
129
Not enough data
9.1
112
8.6
6
9.1
115
Security
8.7
5
8.7
116
8.7
5
8.9
119
9.4
6
8.7
110
9.2
6
8.9
113
Performance
7.8
6
8.6
107
9.2
6
8.8
115
8.9
6
8.7
109
7.5
6
8.8
115
8.7
5
8.7
113
Database Features
9.5
13
9.0
464
8.6
13
9.0
469
9.0
13
9.0
476
9.2
13
8.6
458
8.9
12
8.7
443
8.3
13
8.8
457
8.6
13
9.0
467
Configuration
8.2
10
Not enough data
7.6
9
Not enough data
7.3
10
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
Database Administration
8.2
10
Not enough data
6.3
10
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
Availability
8.8
10
Not enough data
6.7
9
Not enough data
7.0
10
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Google Cloud Spanner and PostgreSQL are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Google Cloud Spanner is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
PostgreSQL has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud Spanner
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PostgreSQL
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
Information Technology and Services
20.0%
Computer Software
16.7%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
6.7%
Biotechnology
6.7%
Airlines/Aviation
3.3%
Other
46.7%
Information Technology and Services
27.5%
Computer Software
23.1%
Internet
4.2%
Financial Services
4.1%
Telecommunications
2.8%
Other
38.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Google Cloud Spanner has no discussions with answers
What are the advantages and disadvantages of PostgreSQL?
2 Comments
AS
Advantages: A different resource for your SQL needs without the tag of a legacy systemRead more
What is PostgreSQL used for?
1 Comment
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
DC
Provides features like scalability, reliability, and provides security which makes PostgreSQL more special. Read more
