G2

Verified User in Computer Software

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

9/12/2025

"Reliable, distributed database that just works at scale"

4.5/5

What do you like best about CockroachDB?

CockroachDB makes it super easy to run a distributed SQL database without worrying about the complexity of managing replication, failover, or scaling. I like that it feels like using PostgreSQL, but under the hood, it’s handling things like automatic sharding and strong consistency across nodes. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about CockroachDB?

The learning curve can be a bit steep when you’re first trying to understand how it handles transactions and consistency compared to traditional databases. Some advanced features still feel less mature compared to Postgres, and debugging distributed queries can be tricky at times. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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

CockroachDB helps us get rid of the single point of failure that comes with traditional relational databases. We don’t have to stress about setting up complex replication or failover strategies—the database just handles it automatically. It’s been especially useful for workloads that need high availability and consistency across regions. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Response from Jeff Cotrupe of CockroachDB

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Hello, and thank you so much for your Review! We are always improving our product and processes and I'm glad it shows. Especially like this: "CockroachDB makes it super easy to run a distributed SQL database..." If you click the link below, “See how CockroachDB improved,” and connect with me on LinkedIn, I’ll provide resources to help you get the most out of CockroachDB and have the best experience.

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