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PostgreSQL
Serious data. Open foundations.
An extensible open-source relational database for applications, analytics, and demanding data workloads.
Why it matters
A mature database foundation for building software without a proprietary database license.
The honest heads-up
Migrating stored procedures, types, and operations from another database is a real engineering project. Hosting, backups, and support still need a budget.
Your first small step
Follow the official tutorial with a local development database.
Getting-started guide ↗Checked September 2026 · Official project source ↗
Capabilities can change. Check the project’s current documentation for your setup.