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MySQL vs PostgreSQL

21. 03. 2019 1 min read intermediate

PostgreSQL for advanced features, MySQL for simplicity.

PostgreSQL

  • JSONB, arrays, hstore
  • CTE, window functions
  • PostGIS
  • Better concurrent writes

MySQL

  • Simpler setup
  • Faster simple reads
  • Shared hosting support
  • WordPress/LAMP

Performance

  • Simple SELECT: MySQL slightly faster
  • Complex queries: PostgreSQL better
  • Concurrent writes: PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL for New Projects

MySQL for WordPress/LAMP.

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