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OceanBase vs PostgreSQL
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| Fact | OceanBase | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C++ | C |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Other |
| Stars | 10k | 22k |
| Latest | v4.4.2_CE_BP3 | REL_18_6 |
| Last push | 2026-10-01 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 28 days between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 81+ 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 replacementOceanBaseSpeaks the MySQL protocol and dialect and scales out across nodes with Paxos replication; some MySQL features are missing.
Full replacementPostgreSQLA relational database with a different SQL dialect and protocol.
OceanBase
- v4.4.2_CE_BP32026-09-15发布时间：2026 年 09 月 10 日
- v5.0.1_CE2026-08-10| 项目 | 描述 |
- v4.4.2_CE_BP22026-07-21| 项目 | 描述 |
- v4.6.0_CE2026-07-17| 项目 | 描述 |
- v4.4.2_CE_BP12026-05-08| 项目 | 描述 |
PostgreSQL
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OceanBase
unsigned The latest release, v4.4.2_CE_BP3, 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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