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Compare Aiven for PostgreSQL and Google Cloud SQL 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Mid-Market (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
From $75 p/month
Pay As You Go Per Month
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Star Rating
(86)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
From $75 p/month
Browse all 3 pricing plansGoogle Cloud SQL
Star Rating
(354)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 3 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Google Cloud SQL excels in data encryption with a score of 9.1, while Aiven for PostgreSQL falls short at 8.0. Reviewers mention that the robust encryption features in Google Cloud SQL provide peace of mind for sensitive data management.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud SQL's scalability is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than Aiven's 7.7. Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud SQL can handle increased workloads seamlessly, making it a preferred choice for growing businesses.
- Users say that Google Cloud SQL offers superior backup and recovery options with a score of 9.0 compared to Aiven's 8.6. Reviewers appreciate the reliability of Google Cloud SQL's backup processes, which are crucial for maintaining data integrity.
- G2 users report that Google Cloud SQL's query language capabilities are rated at 9.3, while Aiven's is at 8.9. Reviewers mention that the advanced query optimization features in Google Cloud SQL enhance performance and efficiency in data retrieval.
- Users on G2 highlight that Google Cloud SQL's multi-user environment is rated at 8.7, whereas Aiven for PostgreSQL shines with a score of 9.3. Reviewers mention that Aiven's support for multiple users is particularly beneficial for collaborative projects.
- Reviewers mention that Google Cloud SQL's application performance is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than Aiven's 7.3. Users report that the optimized performance of Google Cloud SQL applications leads to faster response times and improved user experiences.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Startup
From $75 p/month
Our entry-level PostgreSQL plans, equipped with 1 dedicated virtual machine in various CPU, RAM and storage setups.
- Real-time backups to a remote location
- Extensions (PostGIS, PL/v8, etc)
- Point In Time Restore (2 days)
Google Cloud SQL
Committed Use Discounts
Pay As You Go
Per Month
You can lower the cost by purchasing 1-year or 3-year commitment plans. Visit cloud.google.com/sql/pricing to check pricing for your region.
- CPU and memory
- Other features are available only through on-demand model
Free Trial
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Free Trial is available
Google Cloud SQL
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
70
9.1
254
Ease of Use
9.1
73
9.1
258
Ease of Setup
9.1
47
9.1
101
Ease of Admin
8.5
41
9.1
90
Quality of Support
8.7
57
8.7
247
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
38
9.0
88
Product Direction (% positive)
8.5
69
9.6
250
Features by Category
Management
Not enough data
8.8
83
8.0
5
8.8
85
9.4
6
9.1
89
Not enough data
8.9
87
Not enough data
9.1
87
Maintenance
7.5
6
8.9
88
8.6
6
9.0
92
9.3
5
8.7
87
Security
8.0
5
9.1
87
8.9
6
9.1
88
Management
8.3
6
9.1
78
8.3
6
9.3
79
8.3
7
9.2
73
8.9
6
9.3
72
Support
Not enough data
8.9
78
Not enough data
9.1
78
Not enough data
9.1
75
Not enough data
9.0
75
Security
8.7
5
9.0
73
8.3
5
9.1
76
8.1
6
9.1
76
7.7
5
9.3
80
Performance
8.7
5
9.0
79
8.7
5
9.1
75
Not enough data
8.9
76
Not enough data
8.8
73
Not enough data
8.9
73
Database Features
8.4
19
9.2
99
8.7
21
9.3
101
8.6
21
9.2
99
8.8
18
9.0
98
8.3
20
9.4
95
8.8
16
8.9
96
8.9
17
9.3
97
Configuration
Not enough data
9.2
85
Not enough data
8.6
78
Not enough data
9.0
84
Not enough data
8.9
73
Not enough data
9.4
80
Database Administration
Not enough data
9.0
80
Not enough data
8.8
76
Not enough data
8.8
75
Availability
Not enough data
9.2
86
Not enough data
9.2
84
Not enough data
8.9
79
Not enough data
8.9
77
Security
Not enough data
8.7
67
Not enough data
9.1
73
Not enough data
8.8
68
Data Management
Not enough data
9.2
75
Not enough data
8.7
69
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Aiven for PostgreSQL and Google Cloud SQL are categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS) and Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Aiven for PostgreSQL has no unique categories
Google Cloud SQL is categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Google Cloud SQL
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
24.7%
Information Technology and Services
9.4%
Financial Services
8.2%
Online Media
4.7%
Program Development
3.5%
Other
49.4%
Information Technology and Services
24.4%
Computer Software
17.9%
Staffing and Recruiting
6.5%
Retail
4.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
4.1%
Other
42.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Aiven for PostgreSQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Adiyaka Niastya I.
Verified User in Online Media
Ease of use, helpful support team, flexible plan that can be customized. The reliability of the service and the good uptime. Maintenance is communicated in advance so we can prepare.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
No (obvious) query interface or easy way to see schema (that I could find).
Google Cloud SQL
Most Helpful Favorable Review
James C.
Verified User in Retail
It works most of the time, and the cost is pretty reasonable. There is support for my preferred SQL system -- PostgreSQL. The online administration interface is easy to use.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
The execution of commands is slow as compared to the AWS.
Adiyaka Niastya I.
Verified User in Online Media
Ease of use, helpful support team, flexible plan that can be customized. The reliability of the service and the good uptime. Maintenance is communicated in advance so we can prepare.
James C.
Verified User in Retail
It works most of the time, and the cost is pretty reasonable. There is support for my preferred SQL system -- PostgreSQL. The online administration interface is easy to use.
Verified User in Health, Wellness and Fitness
No (obvious) query interface or easy way to see schema (that I could find).
Verified User in Computer Software
The execution of commands is slow as compared to the AWS.
Alternatives
Discussions
When move aiven service into different project feature come?
1 comment
Official Response from Aiven for PostgreSQL
I believe the feature you are looking for is available. Please read more here: https://help.aiven.io/en/articles/5040495-cross-project-fork
Please let us...Read more
What are the features of PostgreSQL?
1 comment
Official Response from Aiven for PostgreSQL
Key features of Aiven for PostgreSQL managed service are:
- Highly - Available
- Standby nodes work as read replicas
- Multi cloud
- Point in time...Read more
What are the advantages of PostgreSQL?
1 comment
MB
Highly scalable open source. Supports many data types including Json. Can code functions and procedures in languages like Python.Read more
What is Cloud SQL?
3 comments
UZ
Google Cloud SQL is a fully-managed database service that makes it easy to set up, maintain, manage, and administer your relational databases on Google Cloud...Read more
How much is Google Cloud SQL?
2 comments
PS
It depends on different type of instances and configuration you use. It starts from 0.01 USD per hour.Read more
What is Google Cloud SQL used for?
1 comment
HC
Cloud SQL automates tasks such as: Backups, Replication, Patches, Encryption, Storage capacity increases.Read more
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