Compare Azure SQL Database and PostgreSQL 
- Users report that PostgreSQL excels in data schema management with a score of 9.2, while Azure SQL Database follows closely with 8.9. Reviewers mention that PostgreSQL's flexibility in handling complex data types is a significant advantage for developers.
- Reviewers mention that Azure SQL Database shines in quality of support, scoring 8.7 compared to PostgreSQL's 7.9. Users on G2 appreciate Azure's responsive customer service and extensive documentation, which they find helpful for troubleshooting.
- G2 users highlight that PostgreSQL offers robust data replication features with a score of 8.9, while Azure SQL Database scores slightly lower at 8.5. Users say that PostgreSQL's replication capabilities are particularly beneficial for high-availability setups.
- Users report that Azure SQL Database has a slight edge in encryption and authentication, scoring 9.0 in both areas compared to PostgreSQL's 8.5 and 8.9, respectively. Reviewers mention that Azure's built-in security features provide peace of mind for enterprises handling sensitive data.
- Reviewers mention that PostgreSQL's advanced indexing capabilities score 8.8, while Azure SQL Database scores slightly higher at 8.9. Users say that Azure's indexing features help optimize query performance, making it a preferred choice for large datasets.
- Users on G2 report that both products perform well in disaster recovery, with Azure SQL Database scoring 8.9 and PostgreSQL at 8.6. However, reviewers mention that Azure's automated backup and restore features are particularly user-friendly, making recovery processes smoother.
The Windows Azure management portal itself and the ease at which services can be provisioned. The fact that services can be accessed as general availability prior to release, so you can start using it. The value for money is incredible. You only pay for...
Restore and bacup is difficult to handle also interface feels complex for me
One of PostgreSQL's best features is strong adherence to the ANSI-SQL:2008 standard, which makes it a very comfortable choice when switching from other database systems. It's open source, well maintained, industry proven and battle-hardened, with a rich set...
Replication, at least in 2006-2007 was slony and log-shipping. Slony would fail to create new replicas after about 100 gigs on somewhat serious enterprise hardware due to it recreating the database via a pg_dump method which obviously stops working after...
The Windows Azure management portal itself and the ease at which services can be provisioned. The fact that services can be accessed as general availability prior to release, so you can start using it. The value for money is incredible. You only pay for...
One of PostgreSQL's best features is strong adherence to the ANSI-SQL:2008 standard, which makes it a very comfortable choice when switching from other database systems. It's open source, well maintained, industry proven and battle-hardened, with a rich set...
Restore and bacup is difficult to handle also interface feels complex for me
Replication, at least in 2006-2007 was slony and log-shipping. Slony would fail to create new replicas after about 100 gigs on somewhat serious enterprise hardware due to it recreating the database via a pg_dump method which obviously stops working after...
