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PostgreSQL vs RethinkDB

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

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.

open-sourceobjectrelationalreliableperformantsql-compliant
RethinkDB

RethinkDB

Development

RethinkDB is an open-source, distributed JSON document database that focuses on easy scalability and high availability. It has an intuitive query language and simple administration tools.

nosqljsondocument-databasedistributedscalablehigh-availability

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