Compare PostgreSQL hosting at ScaleGrid vs. Aiven.
See how ScaleGrid PostgreSQL compares against Aiven for PostgreSQL in database administrative features, backups, security, monitoring and management.
Overview | ScaleGrid | 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 |
| Limited | Limited |
PostgreSQL Super User AccessKeep full super user administrative control over your PostgreSQL clusters | No | No | |
SSH Access To The Underlying MachineKeep root access to the underlying machines, and install custom software agents | No | No | |
Unlimited Extension Support for PostgreSQLInstall custom extensions as per your needs with no restrictions | Limited | Limited | |
Leverage Local SSD Disk on AWS or AzureUse local SSD disks for high disk read/write performance | Yes | Yes | |
On-Premise DBaaS SupportManage databases on-premise or in a private cloud |
| No | No |
Single Console Management for Multiple DatabasesSupport for MongoDB® Database, Redis™, MySQL and PostgreSQL | MongoDB® Database, Redis™, MySQL, PostgreSQL | Yes Cassandra, Elasticsearch, PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, InfluxDB, Grafana | 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 | No | |
Custom Read Replica Set ConfigurationsCustomize your replica set size as per your needs | Yes | Yes | |
PostgreSQL Replication TechnologyReplication model for PostgreSQL | Synchronous & Asynchronous | Synchronous & Asynchronous | Synchronous & Asynchronous |
Performance BenchmarkSee how ScaleGrid improves throughput across balanced workload scenarios | - | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Security | ScaleGrid | Aiven | |
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Control Access With Security GroupsLock down access without having to deal with IP whitelists |
| No | No |
Encryption at RestDisk encryption to protect your stored data against potential attacks | Yes | Yes |
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