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Overview | ScaleGrid | Azure Database | Amazon RDS | DigitalOcean PostgreSQL | Aiven | |
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Bring Your Own Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)Deploy clusters of all sizes in your own AWS and Azure account |
| Azure only | AWS only | DigitalOcean only | Limited | Azure onlyAWS onlyDigitalOcean onlyLimited |
PostgreSQL Super User AccessKeep full super user administrative control over your PostgreSQL clusters | No | No | No | No | No No No No | |
SSH Access To The Underlying MachineKeep root access to the underlying machines, and install custom software agents | No | No | No | No | No No No No | |
Unlimited Extension Support for PostgreSQLInstall custom extensions as per your needs with no restrictions | No | No | No | Limited | No No No Limited | |
Leverage Local SSD Disk on AWS or AzureUse local SSD disks for high disk read/write performance | No | No | No | Yes | No No No Yes | |
On-Premise DBaaS SupportManage databases on-premise or in a private cloud |
| No | No | No | No | No No No No |
Single Console Management for Multiple DatabasesSupport for MongoDB® Database, Redis™, MySQL and PostgreSQL | MongoDB® Database, Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL | Yes Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL | Yes MySQL, PostgreSQL | Yes MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis™ | Yes Cassandra, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana | Yes Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL Yes MySQL, PostgreSQL Yes MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis™ Yes Cassandra, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana |
Fully Customizable RAM, Disk Size & Instance TypeCustomize RAM, disk size, IOPS and instance type at any size for free | No Custom Azure instance types and premium disks not supported | Yes | No | No | No Custom Azure instance types and premium disks not supported Yes No No | |
Custom Read Replica Set ConfigurationsCustomize your replica set size as per your needs | No | Yes With dynamic read replica creations | Yes | Yes | No Yes With dynamic read replica creations Yes Yes | |
PostgreSQL Replication TechnologyReplication model for PostgreSQL | Synchronous & Asynchronous | No | Custom Synchronous Replication | Asynchronous | Synchronous & Asynchronous | No Custom Synchronous ReplicationAsynchronousSynchronous & Asynchronous |
Performance BenchmarkSee how ScaleGrid improves throughput across balanced workload scenarios | - | Coming soon | Coming soon | ScaleGrid performs up to 94% better. | Coming soon | Coming soonComing soonScaleGrid performs up to 94% better. |
Security | ScaleGrid | Azure Database | Amazon RDS | DigitalOcean PostgreSQL | Aiven | |
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Control Access With Security GroupsLock down access without having to deal with IP whitelists |
| Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes Yes No No |
Encryption at RestDisk encryption to protect your stored data against potential attacks | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes Yes Yes Yes |
Support | ScaleGrid | Azure Database | Amazon RDS | DigitalOcean PostgreSQL | Aiven | |
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24x7 Support, 1 Hour Response SLA24x7 support from database experts included free in your PostgreSQL hosting plan | No | Only basic support included free | No | Starts at $1,000/mo | No Only basic support included free Starts at $1,000/mo | |
Performance Debugging Support & Proactive MonitoringGet help debugging performance issues stay proactive with customizable monitoring alerts | No | No | Limited | Limited | No No LimitedLimited |
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