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IvorySQL vs PostgreSQL
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| Fact | IvorySQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 1.1k | 23k |
| Latest | IvorySQL_5.6 | REL_18_7 |
| Last push | 2026-11-11 | 2026-11-12 |
| Release cadence | about 46 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 52+ 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 Oracle Database. Alternatives to Oracle Database →
Full replacementIvorySQLPostgreSQL with Oracle-compatible syntax and PL/iSQL; no RAC or Data Guard equivalents.
Full replacementPostgreSQLCovers the same workloads; PL/pgSQL differs from PL/SQL.
IvorySQL
- IvorySQL_5.62026-09-18IvorySQL 5.6
- IvorySQL_1.232026-07-27IvorySQL 1.23
- IvorySQL_5.42026-06-17IvorySQL 5.4
- IvorySQL_1.222026-04-21IvorySQL 1.22
- IvorySQL_5.32026-03-12IvorySQL 5.3
PostgreSQL
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IvorySQL
unsigned The latest release, IvorySQL_5.6, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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PostgreSQL
unsigned The latest release, REL_18_7, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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