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Dolt vs PostgreSQL
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | Dolt | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Go | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 25k | 22k |
| Latest | v2.4.1 | REL_18_6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 4 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 16+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 26+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace MySQL. Alternatives to MySQL →
Full replacementDoltSpeaks the MySQL protocol and adds git-style branches, merges and diffs of the data.
Full replacementPostgreSQLA relational database with a different SQL dialect and protocol.
Dolt
unsigned The latest release, v2.4.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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PostgreSQL
unsigned The latest release, REL_18_6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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