# Aiven for PostgreSQL Reviews
**Vendor:** Aiven  
**Category:** [Database Management Systems (DBMS)](https://www.g2.com/categories/database-management-systems-dbms)  
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0  
**Total Reviews:** 78
## About Aiven for PostgreSQL
Aiven for PostgreSQL is a fully managed, scalable PostgreSQL service. It is full-featured, and backed by a 99.99% SLA. You can launch a fully operational PostgreSQL cluster in the cloud and region of your choice in minutes - using the Aiven web console or programmatically via Aiven’s API, CLI, Terraform provider or Kubernetes operator. You'll have access to premium features, such as Point in Time Restore, database forking, connection pooling, and more. And you can use over 70 PostgreSQL extensions. With Aiven for PostgreSQL, you don’t need to worry about taking backups or applying maintenance updates. All this is done automatically - with no downtime. You can upgrade to a new version, increase the storage of your cluster, expand to new regions or migrate to a different cloud, with a click of a mouse. Data is encrypted at rest and in transit, and clusters are always run on dedicated virtual machines. The service is ISO27001, SOC 2, HIPAA, GDPR, CCPA and PCI/DSS compliant.



## Aiven for PostgreSQL Pros & Cons
**What users like:**

- Users highlight the **ease of use** of Aiven for PostgreSQL, simplifying implementation and integration for learning IT skills. (11 reviews)
- Users praise Aiven for PostgreSQL's **exceptional customer support** , highlighting engineers' commitment to resolving issues effectively. (5 reviews)
- Users praise the **effortless setup process** of Aiven for PostgreSQL, saving time for more important tasks. (5 reviews)
- Users value Aiven for PostgreSQL’s **application development efficiency** , enabling focus on core tasks without database management worries. (3 reviews)
- Users find the **deployment ease** of Aiven for PostgreSQL exceptional, enabling quick migrations and seamless integrations. (3 reviews)
- Free Credits (3 reviews)
- Solutions Approach (3 reviews)
- Cloud Storage (2 reviews)
- Features (2 reviews)
- Flexibility (2 reviews)

**What users dislike:**

- Users find Aiven for PostgreSQL to be **expensive** , with pricing concerns compared to other available options. (5 reviews)
- Users feel that the **pricing is a bit high** for Aiven for PostgreSQL compared to other options. (2 reviews)
- Users express concern over **poor customer support** , citing issues with pushy upgrade tactics and inadequate ticketing options. (2 reviews)
- Users note the **service limitations** of Aiven for PostgreSQL, particularly regarding customization and high availability issues. (2 reviews)
- Users find Aiven for PostgreSQL's **expensive licensing** to be a major downside due to high costs. (1 reviews)
- Integration Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Compatibility (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)
- Poor Documentation (1 reviews)
- Poor Interface Design (1 reviews)


## Aiven for PostgreSQL Discussions
  - [When move aiven service into different project feature come?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/51371-when-move-aiven-service-into-different-project-feature-come) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
  - [What are the advantages of PostgreSQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-advantages-of-postgresql) - 1 comment
  - [What are the features of PostgreSQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/aiven-for-postgresql-what-are-the-features-of-postgresql) - 1 comment

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## Aiven for PostgreSQL Features
**Management**
- Data dictionary
- Data Replication
- Query Language
- Data Modeling
- Performance Analysis

**Management **
- Data Schema
- Query Language
- ACID - Complaint
- Data Replication

**Maintenance**
- Data Migration
- Backup and Recovery
- Multi-User Environment

**Support **
- Text Search
- Data Types
- Languages
- Operating Systems

**Security**
- Data Encryption
- User Access Control

**Security**
- Database Locking
- Access Control
- Encryption
- Authentication

**Performance **
- Disaster Recovery
- Data Concurrency
- Workload Management
- Advanced Indexing
- Query Optimizer

**Database Features**
- Storage
- Availability
- Stability
- Scalability
- Security
- Data Manipulation
- Query Language

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