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Microsoft SQL Server vs PostgreSQL

A side-by-side look at Microsoft SQL Server and PostgreSQL. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Microsoft SQL Server

Microsoft SQL Server

Business & Commerce

Microsoft SQL Server is a relational database management system developed by Microsoft. It supports transaction processing, data warehousing, analytics and machine learning. SQL Server runs on Windows and Linux.

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PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

Development

PostgreSQL is an open source, object-relational database management system known for its reliability, performance, and SQL compliance. It runs on all major operating systems and has a rich set of features including complex queries, foreign keys, triggers, views, and ACID compliance.

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