Compare InterSystems IRIS and PostgreSQL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
InterSystems IRIS
Star Rating
(46)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (62.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about InterSystems IRISPostgreSQL
Star Rating
(634)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about PostgreSQLSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Reviewers mention that PostgreSQL excels in data replication with a score of 9.2, highlighting its robust capabilities for maintaining data consistency across multiple instances, while InterSystems IRIS, with a score of 8.9, is noted for its strong performance but slightly less emphasis on replication features.
- Users report that PostgreSQL's query language is highly rated at 9.0, with many praising its flexibility and powerful capabilities for complex queries. In contrast, InterSystems IRIS scores 9.1, with reviewers noting its advanced query optimization features that enhance performance but may require a steeper learning curve.
- G2 users indicate that PostgreSQL's data types are versatile, scoring 9.2, which allows for a wide range of applications. However, users on G2 mention that InterSystems IRIS, with a score of 7.7, has fewer data types available, which can limit certain use cases.
- Users say that PostgreSQL's ease of use is rated at 8.5, making it accessible for small businesses and new users. In comparison, InterSystems IRIS, with a score of 8.0, is perceived as more complex, which may pose challenges for users unfamiliar with its interface.
- Reviewers mention that PostgreSQL's backup and recovery features are highly rated at 9.2, with users appreciating the reliability and ease of restoring data. InterSystems IRIS, while still strong at 9.0, is noted for its advanced disaster recovery options, which some users find beneficial for critical applications.
- Users report that PostgreSQL's performance analysis capabilities shine with a score of 9.7, allowing for detailed insights into database operations. In contrast, InterSystems IRIS, with a score of 8.6, offers solid performance metrics but lacks some of the depth found in PostgreSQL's analysis tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
InterSystems IRIS
No pricing availablePostgreSQL
No pricing availableFree Trial
InterSystems IRIS
Free Trial is available
PostgreSQL
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.8
28
9.1
517
Ease of Use
8.0
28
8.5
520
Ease of Setup
8.0
11
8.3
249
Ease of Admin
8.3
12
8.1
237
Quality of Support
9.0
28
7.9
417
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
10
8.4
187
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
24
8.4
504
Features by Category
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
Maintenance
9.0
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Security
8.7
5
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
9.2
95
Not enough data
9.2
94
Not enough data
9.0
83
Not enough data
8.9
86
Support
8.3
5
8.5
87
7.7
5
9.2
98
8.7
5
9.2
86
9.3
5
9.1
87
Security
Not enough data
8.7
88
9.3
5
9.0
90
Not enough data
8.5
82
Not enough data
8.9
86
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
81
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.6
85
Not enough data
8.8
88
Not enough data
8.6
84
Database Features
8.6
15
8.9
434
8.9
16
9.0
439
9.3
16
9.0
443
8.5
16
8.6
425
8.8
16
8.7
414
8.6
16
8.8
429
9.1
16
9.0
434
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
8.6
15
8.9
434
8.9
16
9.0
439
9.3
16
9.0
443
8.5
16
8.6
425
8.8
16
8.7
414
8.6
16
8.8
429
9.1
16
9.0
434
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
InterSystems IRIS and PostgreSQL are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
InterSystems IRIS is categorized as XML Databases, Key Value Databases, Document Databases, Object-Oriented Databases, Database Management Systems (DBMS), and Data Fabric
PostgreSQL has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
InterSystems IRIS
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
PostgreSQL
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
Hospital & Health Care
27.0%
Computer Software
21.6%
Information Technology and Services
16.2%
Information Services
10.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
10.8%
Other
13.5%
Information Technology and Services
28.0%
Computer Software
22.4%
Internet
4.5%
Financial Services
4.3%
Telecommunications
3.0%
Other
37.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
InterSystems IRIS
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Padmaja K.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
WRC support. I used to contact WRC where I am lacking. I got very good support and suggestions what I wanted. Good documentation, it is very well explained even for starters easy to understand.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Anil Kumar A.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Performance issues on AIX is a big issue in our organization. Some of the core issues are still there like Web Server and XML/JSON transformations.
PostgreSQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Daniel B.
Verified User in Computer Software
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...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Gennady G.
Verified User in Internet
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...
Padmaja K.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
WRC support. I used to contact WRC where I am lacking. I got very good support and suggestions what I wanted. Good documentation, it is very well explained even for starters easy to understand.
Daniel B.
Verified User in Computer Software
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...
Anil Kumar A.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
Performance issues on AIX is a big issue in our organization. Some of the core issues are still there like Web Server and XML/JSON transformations.
Gennady G.
Verified User in Internet
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...
Alternatives
Discussions
InterSystems IRIS has no discussions with answers
What are the advantages and disadvantages of PostgreSQL?
2 comments
AG
Open Source: PostgreSQL is free and open-source software, meaning anyone can download, use, and modify it as needed without licensing costs.
SQL...Read more
Can we get some video tutorials on usage? Also how do we connect them over cloud ?
1 comment
NH
Hey Jay,
We use Postgresql on all of our cloud servers. We connect via SSL connections to the specific...Read more
Hunting for software insights?
With over 2.5 million reviews, we can provide the specific details that help you make an informed software buying decision for your business. Finding the right product is important, let us help.
or continue with
Gmail.com addresses not permitted. A business domain using Google is allowed.
By proceeding, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy
