Babelfish for PostgreSQL vs EDB Postgres Advanced Server
Babelfish for PostgreSQL: Lets PostgreSQL understand SQL Server's T-SQL and TDS protocol, so SQL Server apps can migrate. EDB Postgres Advanced Server: EnterpriseDB's PostgreSQL with deep Oracle compatibility: PL/SQL packages, DBMS_* and TDE.
key differences
- Licensing: Babelfish for PostgreSQL is open source (permissive) (Apache License 2.0 and PostgreSQL License); EDB Postgres Advanced Server is proprietary (EDB commercial subscription).
- EDB Postgres Advanced Server is built for larger datasets (≤ 1 PB) than Babelfish for PostgreSQL (≤ 10 TB).
- Horizontal scaling is none in Babelfish for PostgreSQL and addon in EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
- Only EDB Postgres Advanced Server has full-text search, vector search, geospatial, change data capture, materialized views.
choose babelfish-postgresql for
- +Migrating SQL Server applications to PostgreSQL
- +Reducing SQL Server licensing on AWS
- +Gradual rewrite of T-SQL apps to native PostgreSQL
best at · OLTP
choose edb-postgres-advanced-server for
- +Migrating Oracle applications to Postgres
- +Regulated workloads needing TDE and auditing
- +Enterprises wanting vendor-backed Postgres with 24x7 support
- +Always-on clusters with EDB Postgres Distributed
best at · OLTP, Geo, Search
Babelfish for PostgreSQL vs EDB Postgres Advanced Server: FAQ
What is the difference between Babelfish for PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server?
Babelfish for PostgreSQL: Lets PostgreSQL understand SQL Server's T-SQL and TDS protocol, so SQL Server apps can migrate. EDB Postgres Advanced Server: EnterpriseDB's PostgreSQL with deep Oracle compatibility: PL/SQL packages, DBMS_* and TDE. Licensing: Babelfish for PostgreSQL is open source (permissive) (Apache License 2.0 and PostgreSQL License); EDB Postgres Advanced Server is proprietary (EDB commercial subscription). EDB Postgres Advanced Server is built for larger datasets (≤ 1 PB) than Babelfish for PostgreSQL (≤ 10 TB). Horizontal scaling is none in Babelfish for PostgreSQL and addon in EDB Postgres Advanced Server.
When should I choose Babelfish for PostgreSQL over EDB Postgres Advanced Server?
Choose Babelfish for PostgreSQL for migrating SQL Server applications to PostgreSQL, reducing SQL Server licensing on AWS and gradual rewrite of T-SQL apps to native PostgreSQL. Choose EDB Postgres Advanced Server for migrating Oracle applications to Postgres; regulated workloads needing TDE and auditing; and enterprises wanting vendor-backed Postgres with 24x7 support.
Is Babelfish for PostgreSQL or EDB Postgres Advanced Server more popular?
EDB Postgres Advanced Server ranks #260 on the WhichDB Score (12.9/100) and Babelfish for PostgreSQL ranks #400 (4.6/100). Popularity is not fit: check the requirements that matter for your project.
Are Babelfish for PostgreSQL and EDB Postgres Advanced Server open source?
Yes. Babelfish for PostgreSQL is open source. License: Apache License 2.0 and PostgreSQL License. No. EDB Postgres Advanced Server is proprietary, closed-source software. License: EDB commercial subscription.