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Oracle Database vs PostgreSQL

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

Oracle Database

Oracle Database

Business & Commerce

Oracle Database is a proprietary relational database management system developed and marketed by Oracle Corporation. It is a multi-model database management system, supporting relational, JSON, XML, document, key-value, and graph databases.

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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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