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PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database system renowned for its reliability, extensibility, and adherence to SQL standards. Originating from the POSTGRES project at the University of California at Berkeley in 1986, it has evolved over nearly four decades into a robust platform capable of handling complex data workloads across various operating systems. PostgreSQL's architecture emphasizes data integrity and scalability, making it a preferred choice for developers and organizations worldwide. Key Features and Functionality: - Comprehensive Data Types: Supports a wide range of data types, including primitives (Integer, Numeric, String, Boolean), structured (Date/Time, Array, Range), document (JSON/JSONB, XML), and geometric types. - Advanced Data Integrity: Ensures data accuracy through features like UNIQUE constraints, primary and foreign keys, exclusion constraints, and various locking mechanisms. - High Performance and Concurrency: Utilizes advanced indexing methods (B-tree, GiST, GIN, BRIN), a sophisticated query planner, multi-version concurrency control (MVCC), parallel query execution, and table partitioning to optimize performance. - Reliability and Disaster Recovery: Offers write-ahead logging (WAL), various replication methods (asynchronous, synchronous, logical), point-in-time recovery (PITR), and active standbys to ensure data durability and availability. - Robust Security Measures: Provides multiple authentication methods (GSSAPI, SSPI, LDAP, SCRAM-SHA-256, Certificate, OAuth 2.0), a comprehensive access-control system, and supports multi-factor authentication. - Extensibility: Allows the creation of custom data types, functions, and operators. Supports procedural languages like PL/pgSQL, Perl, Python, and Tcl, with additional languages available through extensions. Primary Value and User Solutions: PostgreSQL addresses the needs of developers and organizations by offering a highly extensible and standards-compliant database system that ensures data integrity, scalability, and robust performance. Its open-source nature allows for continuous innovation and adaptability, enabling users to tailor the database to their specific requirements. Whether managing small applications or large-scale enterprise systems, PostgreSQL provides a reliable foundation for storing and processing data efficiently.

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Aayush B.

Software Intern

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/22/2022

"Review of PostgreSQL"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

It is very robust and easy to install and configure. there are large number of add ons which can be used in this database. Overall it is best db for a developer. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

the queries which requires large calculations are very slow. Many a times i faced problem with the way its indexing work for a particular table in database which is headache for developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Rahul S.

Software Engineer

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

8/22/2022

"Open source SQL DB"

4/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

It is open source and support all SQL Operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

I think there are not much to dislike about. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Akash K.

SDE-1

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

3/26/2022

"Efficient Database for Enterprise use"

5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

First of all it is open source and has dedicated database connections for all mostly used web frameworks, It also provides up to date security with newer updates and almost all features are free of cost Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

Speed issues with PostgreSQL performing data transactions on very large numbers.If you have worked with any other SQL, you will find PostgreSQL is similar to other SQL Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Biswadeb M.

Application Development Senior Analyst

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/3/2022

"Useful open source database"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

Open source, ready-made ide as PgAdmin tool, lightweight and easy to use Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

Faced alot of database crashing and hang issues despite configuring with runnable solutions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

AMIT J.

Data Scientist L3

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/17/2022

"PostgreSQL Review"

5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

I have used PostgreSQL in one of my projects. Before that, I have not used postgresql. As per clients' requirements, we have to use the PostgreSQL database. So We learned it quickly Since I have worked with other SQL previously. And find it very easy to work with PostgreSQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

If you have worked with any other SQL, you will find PostgreSQL is similar to other SQL also, but the main advantage is it is very convenient for structured data. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PostgreSQL:

I will highly recommend PostgreSQL for your work, learning, career. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PostgreSQL solving and how is that benefiting you?

We are saving data in a structured format.

And quickly, we can make ER Diagram also.

Excellent experience working with PostgreSQL.

The client is also satisfied with our work. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

SHALABH S.

Senior Software Engineer

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

1/2/2022

"Best Relational database with memory cache and utilisation with json column type which lacks in SQL"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

Ability to use Json type columns which lets us use it like non - Relational dbs.

Also it's completely open source.

Good for students and freelancers Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

Difficulty to perform groupBy query on JSON type columns using SLICK.

Not enough documentation available for postgres using SLICK Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PostgreSQL:

Best for students, start-ups or even service based companies. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PostgreSQL solving and how is that benefiting you?

Able to use it for open source project.

Best for web site and web application products.

Rich documentation for learning.

Performs faster than MySQL ans SQL.

Multiple opensource management tool available for POSTGRES Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/4/2022

"A friend of any application"

4/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

Object relative, good expanding,nice features, open source and large community Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

Sometimes it takes more time, opensource it is a disadvantage at the same time Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Haripriya B.

Summer Intern

Internet

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

7/30/2018

"Experience using Postgresql as database management software in industry."

4.5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

It is free and open DBMS software and has a good GUI feature. PostgreSQL is the world’s most advanced open source database. Developed over 25 years by a vibrant and independent open source community, PostgreSQL was born from the same research as Oracle and DB2 and contained comparable enterprise-class features such as full ACID compliance for outstanding transaction reliability and Multi-Version Concurrency Control for supporting high concurrent loads. On top of it, there is a vibrant community of PostgreSQL professionals and enthusiasts that your staff can draw upon and contribute to. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

It sometimes crashed when I open it in normal mode. I need to open it in admin mode to open it. It is considerably slower than MySQL, and it does not support the entire ANSI SQL 92' standard, much less the ANSI SQL 99' standard, which is widely used in the industry. PostgreSQL is not good when it comes to performance, and It is not much popular than other database management systems, making replication is more complex. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering PostgreSQL:

It is highly recommended for the education field because of its good GUI feature and straightforward learning environment. I would suggest the computer science engineering people use this constantly. It's a little hard for beginners but best for professionals. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is PostgreSQL solving and how is that benefiting you?

In the education field, Postgres is used over other databases because of its ease of access and quality of support in all languages. PostgreSQL is available for almost every brand of Unix (34 platforms with the latest stable release), and Windows compatibility is available via the Cygwin framework. Native Windows compatibility is also available with version 8.0 and above. The source code is open to all at no charge. PostgreSQL is available for almost every brand of Unix (34 platforms with the latest stable release), and Windows compatibility is available via the Cygwin framework. Native Windows compatibility is also available with version 8.0 and above. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/15/2022

"User-friendly Database"

4/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

Postgres database gives us more and more column fields that are very useful, like uuid and boolen, that other database doesn't provide. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

It is very slow compare to other databases like Oracle, MySQL, etc. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

4/21/2022

"Great open-source database system"

4.5/5

What do you like best about PostgreSQL?

It is completely free, easy to set up, extremely robust, and has great performances on concurrency, transactions, and schema. It is also well-supported so new features and improvements are rolled out frequently. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about PostgreSQL?

For large-scale enterprise applications, PostgreSQL is slow. Horizontal scaling is difficult and a culprit. Could use improvements for JSON. Not a lot of online documentation and resources available compared to MySQL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.