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Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes vs Postgres Operator
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| Fact | Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes | Postgres Operator |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | MIT |
| Stars | 4.5k | 5.3k |
| Latest | v6.0.2 | v2.0.3 |
| Last push | 2026-09-16 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 39 days between releases | about 33 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 14 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Amazon RDS. Alternatives to Amazon RDS →
PartialCrunchy Postgres for KubernetesPostgreSQL clusters on Kubernetes with pgBackRest backups, Patroni failover and PgBouncer pooling; PostgreSQL only.
PartialPostgres OperatorPatroni-managed PostgreSQL clusters on Kubernetes, with WAL-G backups and a web UI; PostgreSQL only.
Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes
Crunchy Postgres for Kubernetes
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Postgres Operator
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