Compare PostgreSQL hosting at ScaleGrid vs. Amazon RDS.
ScaleGrid offers full customization of your PostgreSQL configurations, along with a complete task automation.
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See how ScaleGrid PostgreSQL compares against Amazon RDS for PostgreSQL in database administrative features, backups, security, monitoring and management.
Overview | ScaleGrid | Amazon RDS | |
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Bring Your Own Cloud (AWS, Azure, GCP, OCI)Deploy clusters of all sizes in your own AWS and Azure account |
| AWS only | AWS only |
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 | No | No | |
Leverage Local SSD Disk on AWS or AzureUse local SSD disks for high disk read/write performance | No | No | |
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 MySQL, PostgreSQL | Yes MySQL, PostgreSQL |
Fully Customizable RAM, Disk Size & Instance TypeCustomize RAM, disk size, IOPS and instance type at any size for free | Yes | Yes | |
Custom Read Replica Set ConfigurationsCustomize your replica set size as per your needs | Yes With dynamic read replica creations | Yes With dynamic read replica creations | |
PostgreSQL Replication TechnologyReplication model for PostgreSQL | Synchronous & Asynchronous | Custom Synchronous Replication | Custom Synchronous Replication |
Performance BenchmarkSee how ScaleGrid improves throughput across balanced workload scenarios | - | Coming soon | Coming soon |
Security | ScaleGrid | Amazon RDS | |
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Control Access With Security GroupsLock down access without having to deal with IP whitelists |
| Yes | Yes |
Encryption at RestDisk encryption to protect your stored data against potential attacks | Yes | Yes |
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