MySQL vs PostgreSQL

MySQL is the more common of the two in our index: it runs on 9,171 websites against 34 for PostgreSQL, and 4 sites use both. Counts come from real scans, not vendor claims.

MySQL: 9,171
PostgreSQL: 34

MySQL

MySQL is an open-source relational database management system.

Indexed sites: 9,171
Share of Databases: 83%

Well-known sites using it

wordpress.org
zoom.us
bit.ly
gravatar.com
tumblr.com
hosting24.com

All 9,171 sites

PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL, also known as Postgres, is a free and open-source relational database management system emphasizing extensibility and SQL compliance.

Indexed sites: 34
Share of Databases: 0%

Well-known sites using it

odoo.com
urbandictionary.com
airbridge.io
netvigator.com
kemendikdasmen.go.id
getredo.com

All 34 sites

Used together

4 sites run both MySQL and PostgreSQL. That is 12% of the sites using PostgreSQL, the smaller of the two.

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