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Azure Database for PostgreSQL vs Google Cloud SQL
Both stand on spatial databases. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers managed cloud hosting with availability, replicas, backups, and JSON support. Its paid model and stated B1ms resource and connection limits are key selection considerations.
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Cloud SQL offers managed relational databases with backups, recovery, availability, and migration support. Check the MySQL storage-engine limit and the trial’s duration and stopped period before choosing it.
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| Azure Database for PostgreSQL | Google Cloud SQL | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Cloud SQL Enterprise: $0.04 a month |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Google Cloud SQL |
| Website | azure.microsoft.com | cloud.google.com |
| On spatial databases | #30 of 32 | #26 of 32 |
Azure Database for PostgreSQL: what it does well
- Managed PostgreSQL service in the cloud
- Provides high availability
- Supports read replicas
- Includes JSON data support
- Lists 7.0-day backup retention
What to know first
- There is no free plan
- Maximum connections are listed as 50.0
- Burstable B1ms has 1 vCore and 2 GiB memory
Google Cloud SQL: what it does well
- Supports MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server.
- Automated backups and point-in-time restoration.
- High availability and read replicas.
- Dedicated 30-day trial has no automatic charge.
- Supports private VPC connectivity.
What to know first
- No free plan.
- MySQL supports only InnoDB.
- Pay-as-you-go prices vary by region and configuration.
- Trial is followed by a 90-day stopped state.
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