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PostgreSQL vs Amazon DynamoDB: Which is a better fit?

Updated on January 12th, 2025
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Summary
Key features rated by users
Features selected based on 3,814 reviews from Database users.
% Fit
High performer
Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
4.5
Backup and Recovery
4.5
Data Storage Management
4.6
Access Controls/Permissions
4.5
Data Migration
4.0
% Fit
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Feature ratings
Secure Data Storage
3.0
Backup and Recovery
4.6
Data Storage Management
4.5
Access Controls/Permissions
4.8
Data Migration
4.0
User satisfaction
4.6
User reviews412
Ease of use
4.3
Functionality
4.6
Value for money
4.7
Customer support
4.1
4.4
User reviews20
Ease of use
4.0
Functionality
4.4
Value for money
4.3
Customer support
3.9
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Best for

All industries, all sectors, all countries

Many of the world's fastest growing businesses such as Lyft, Airbnb, and Redfin as well as enterprises such as Samsung, Toyota, and Capital One depend on the scale and performance of DynamoDB.

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pros & cons
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Video reviews
David Z
Software Engineer
5.0

David Z.: My name's David, I'm a software developer in the audiovisual industry, and I would give PostgreSQL a five. We're using PostgreSQL to solve data persistence issues that we were having, as well as we're using it for business intelligence purposes to run various queries for our analytics and business intelligence divisions. What I like most about PostgreSQL is it's very easy to use compared to other SQL dialects, and very easy to deploy Docker containers. What I dislike most about PostgreSQL is that certain things like database vacuuming and other maintenance processes can be single threaded, which can cause a little more downtime than necessary.

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Access Controls/Permissions
207
Important
Activity Dashboard
388
Important

PostgreSQL

Top Features
16/42
  • Activity Dashboard
  • Ad hoc Query
  • API
  • Audit Management
  • Authentication
  • Automatic Backup
  • Calendar Management
  • Charting
  • Customizable Fields
  • Customizable Templates
  • Data Capture and Transfer
  • Data Connectors
  • Data Extraction
  • Data Mapping
  • Data Virtualization
  • Data Visualization
  • Document Storage
  • Drag & Drop
  • Mobile Access
  • Real-Time Data
  • Real-Time Monitoring
  • Reporting & Statistics
  • SSL Security
  • Third-Party Integrations
  • User Management
  • Workflow Management
  • Access Controls/Permissions
  • Backup and Recovery
  • Database Conversion
  • Data Dictionary Management
  • Data Import/Export
  • Data Migration
  • Data Replication
  • Data Storage Management
  • Data Synchronization
  • Full Text Search
  • Multiple Programming Languages Supported
  • NOSQL Database Management
  • Performance Analysis
  • Relational Database Management
  • Search/Filter
  • Secure Data Storage
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Amazon DynamoDB

13/42
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PostgreSQL
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
Amazon DynamoDB
Deployment
  • Cloud, SaaS, Web-Based
  • Desktop - Mac
  • Desktop - Windows
  • Desktop - Linux
  • Desktop - Chromebook
  • On-Premise - Windows
  • On-Premise - Linux
  • Mobile - Android
  • Mobile - iPhone
  • Mobile - iPad
Support
  • Email/Help Desk
  • FAQs/Forum
  • Knowledge Base
  • Phone Support
  • 24/7 (Live rep)
  • Chat
Training
  • In Person
  • Live Online
  • Webinars
  • Documentation
  • Videos
PostgreSQL
  • By PostgreSQL Global Development Group
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 1992
Amazon DynamoDB
  • By Amazon Web Services
  • Located in United States
  • Founded in 2006
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