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Compare Aiven for PostgreSQL and Google Cloud SQL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Mid-Market (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
From $75 p/month
Pay As You Go Per Month
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Star Rating
(86)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (69.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
From $75 p/month
Browse all 3 pricing plansGoogle Cloud SQL
Star Rating
(340)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Cloud SQL excels in data encryption with a score of 9.1, while Aiven for PostgreSQL falls behind at 8.0. Reviewers mention that the robust encryption features in Google Cloud SQL provide peace of mind for sensitive data.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud SQL offers superior scalability with a score of 9.2 compared to Aiven's 7.7. Users on G2 appreciate the ability to easily scale their databases as their business grows without significant downtime.
- Users say that Google Cloud SQL shines in backup and recovery capabilities, scoring 9.0, while Aiven for PostgreSQL scores 8.6. Reviewers highlight the seamless backup processes and quick recovery options as key advantages of Google Cloud SQL.
- G2 users report that Aiven for PostgreSQL is favored for its multi-user environment, scoring 9.3 against Google Cloud SQL's 8.7. Users mention that Aiven's features facilitate collaboration among multiple users effectively.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud SQL has a more comprehensive query language support with a score of 9.3, while Aiven for PostgreSQL scores 8.9. Users appreciate the flexibility and power of the query options available in Google Cloud SQL.
- Users report that Google Cloud SQL provides better application performance with a score of 9.2, while Aiven for PostgreSQL lags at 7.3. Reviewers highlight the speed and efficiency of applications running on Google Cloud SQL as a significant benefit.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Startup
From $75 p/month
Our entry-level PostgreSQL plans, equipped with 1 dedicated virtual machine in various CPU, RAM and storage setups.
- Real-time backups to a remote location
- Extensions (PostGIS, PL/v8, etc)
- Point In Time Restore (2 days)
Google Cloud SQL
Committed Use Discounts
Pay As You Go
Per Month
You can lower the cost by purchasing 1-year or 3-year commitment plans. Visit cloud.google.com/sql/pricing to check pricing for your region.
- CPU and memory
- Other features are available only through on-demand model
Free Trial
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud SQL
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
69
9.1
240
Ease of Use
9.1
72
9.1
244
Ease of Setup
9.1
46
9.1
87
Ease of Admin
8.5
41
9.1
84
Quality of Support
8.8
56
8.7
233
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
38
8.9
82
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
68
9.6
236
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.8
83
8.0
5
8.8
85
9.4
6
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
9.1
87
Maintenance
7.5
6
8.9
88
8.6
6
9.0
92
9.3
5
8.7
87
Security
8.0
5
9.1
87
8.9
6
9.1
88
Management
8.3
6
9.1
78
8.3
6
9.3
79
8.3
7
9.2
73
8.9
6
9.3
72
Support
Not enough data
8.9
78
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
9.0
75
Security
8.7
5
9.0
73
8.3
5
9.1
76
8.1
6
9.1
76
7.7
5
9.3
80
Performance
8.7
5
9.0
79
8.7
5
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
73
Database Features
8.4
19
9.2
99
8.7
21
9.3
101
8.6
21
9.2
99
8.8
18
9.0
98
8.3
20
9.4
95
8.8
16
8.9
96
8.9
17
9.3
97
Configuration
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
8.6
78
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
9.4
80
Database Administration
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.8
75
Availability
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.2
84
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.9
77
Security
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.1
73
Not enough data
8.8
68
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
8.7
69
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aiven for PostgreSQL and Google Cloud SQL are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Aiven for PostgreSQL has no unique categories
Google Cloud SQL is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud SQL
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
Computer Software
25.0%
Information Technology and Services
9.5%
Financial Services
8.3%
Online Media
4.8%
Program Development
3.6%
Other
48.8%
Information Technology and Services
25.2%
Computer Software
17.2%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.3%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
42.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Financial Services
TimescaleDB is available for Postgres; we can specify a cloud+region of our choice; the dashboards and help pages provide an excellent level of detail; the pricing structure is clear.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
No (obvious) query interface or easy way to see schema (that I could find).
Google Cloud SQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James C.
Verified User in Retail
It works most of the time, and the cost is pretty reasonable. There is support for my preferred SQL system -- PostgreSQL. The online administration interface is easy to use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Assad R.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Migration and replication is challenging
Verified User in Financial Services
TimescaleDB is available for Postgres; we can specify a cloud+region of our choice; the dashboards and help pages provide an excellent level of detail; the pricing structure is clear.
James C.
Verified User in Retail
It works most of the time, and the cost is pretty reasonable. There is support for my preferred SQL system -- PostgreSQL. The online administration interface is easy to use.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
No (obvious) query interface or easy way to see schema (that I could find).
Assad R.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
Migration and replication is challenging
Alternatives
Discussions
When move aiven service into different project feature come?
1 comment
Official Response from Aiven for PostgreSQL
I believe the feature you are looking for is available. Please read more here: https://help.aiven.io/en/articles/5040495-cross-project-fork
Please let us...Read more
What are the features of PostgreSQL?
1 comment
Official Response from Aiven for PostgreSQL
Key features of Aiven for PostgreSQL managed service are:
- Highly - Available
- Standby nodes work as read replicas
- Multi cloud
- Point in time...Read more
What are the advantages of PostgreSQL?
1 comment
MB
Highly scalable open source. Supports many data types including Json. Can code functions and procedures in languages like Python.Read more
What is Cloud SQL?
3 comments
UZ
Google Cloud SQL is a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up, maintain, manage, and administer your relational databases on Google Cloud...Read more
How much is Google Cloud SQL?
2 comments
PS
It depends on different type of instances and configuration you use. It starts from 0.01 USD per hour.Read more
What is Google Cloud SQL used for?
1 comment
HC
Cloud SQL automates tasks such as: Backups, Replication, Patches, Encryption, Storage capacity increases.Read more
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