What is PostgreSQL
PostgreSQL (pronounced "Post-Gres-Q-L") is a powerful, open-source object-relational database system (ORDBMS) known for: Advanced features Reliability Data integrity Standards compliance It is often referred to as "Postgres".
Vivek Rastogi
8/5/20251 min read
Why Should You Use PostgreSQL?
Use PostgreSQL if you need:
Complex, high-volume queries
Data integrity and transactional safety
JSON and unstructured data support
Analytics or geospatial (PostGIS) capabilities
High concurrency and scalability
Users of PostgreSQL?
Instagram – For metadata and relational data
Spotify – Music metadata and user preferences
Reddit – Core relational data store
Apple – Part of their internal infrastructure
What different from MySql?
Final Verdict
MySQL is great for: blogs, CRMs, CMSs, small-to-mid apps.
PostgreSQL is best for: complex apps, real-time analytics, financial systems, JSON-heavy APIs.