Decision finder result — Relational Databases
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Personalized recommendation
Start with AWS managed Postgres alignment
When AWS gravity is real, start with the AWS flagship and validate cost drivers (I/O, replicas, HA) and operational ownership.
How this works: Based on common constraint patterns, we match you to the operating model and products that typically fit. Verify against your specific requirements.
- Recommendation: Amazon Aurora (Postgres)
Recommended starting points
Based on your constraints, these products typically fit best. Read each decision brief to confirm pricing behavior and limits match your reality.
Recommended
Amazon Aurora (Postgres)
AWS flagship Postgres-compatible managed relational database, typically evaluated when teams want a managed Postgres core aligned to AWS infrastructure patterns.
Why this recommendation
When AWS gravity is real, start with the AWS flagship and validate cost drivers (I/O, replicas, HA) and operational ownership.
Different constraints? Try these paths
Start with distributed SQL (resilience + scaling model)
CockroachDB Cloud
Start with dev-first Postgres (workflow and branching)
Neon, Supabase Database
Start with MySQL-oriented scaling patterns
PlanetScale
Start with GCP managed Postgres alignment
Google AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
Start with Azure managed Postgres alignment
Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Start with operating model fit, not cloud brand
Neon, Amazon Aurora (Postgres), Google AlloyDB for PostgreSQL