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MySQL vs PostgreSQL
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | MySQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Other | Other |
| Stars | 12k | 22k |
| Latest | mysql-26.7.0 | REL_18_6 |
| Last push | 2026-09-29 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 41 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
PostgreSQL replaces MySQL. Alternatives to MySQL →
Full replacementA relational database with a different SQL dialect and protocol.
MySQL
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PostgreSQL
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MySQL
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PostgreSQL
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