Azure SQL Server Stretch Database vs. Azure Database for PostgreSQL
A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.
| Metric | Azure SQL Server Stretch Database | Azure Database for PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4.1 | 4.0 |
| Review count | 17 | 19 |
| Ease of use | 8.8 | 8.8 |
| Ease of setup | 8.9 | 8.0 |
| Quality of support | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Meets requirements | 8.9 | 8.7 |
| NPS | 31.25 | 16.666667 |
| Small Business | 29.4% | 36.8% |
| Mid-Market | 35.3% | 36.8% |
| Enterprise | 35.3% | 26.3% |
| Total page views | 77 | 48 |
| Total LLM citations | 21 | 54 |
Azure SQL Server Stretch Database
Azure SQL Server Stretch Database was a feature introduced in SQL Server 2016 that allowed organizations to dynamically extend their on-premises databases to Azure, enabling seamless access to both hot and cold data without significant changes to existing applications. This capability provided virtually unlimited storage and compute capacity, facilitating efficient management of large datasets.
- Solution Efficiency
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Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Azure Database for PostgreSQL is a Managed PostgreSQL database service for app developers that integrates the PostgreSQL community edition with Azure for scalability, high-availability, and your choice of languages and frameworks.