PostgreSQL for advanced features, MySQL for simplicity and WordPress.
PostgreSQL Advantages¶
- JSONB with indexes
- Advanced types (arrays, hstore, range)
- CTE, window functions, lateral joins
- PostGIS for geospatial
- Better concurrent writes (MVCC)
MySQL Advantages¶
- Simpler setup and management
- Faster for simple read-heavy workloads
- Wide hosting support (shared hosting)
- WordPress, Laravel, LAMP stack
Performance¶
- Simple SELECTs: MySQL slightly faster
- Complex queries: PostgreSQL better optimizer
- Concurrent writes: PostgreSQL better
- Full-text search: both, PG more flexible
PostgreSQL for New Projects¶
MySQL for WordPress/LAMP. PostgreSQL for everything else.
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