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PostgreSQL vs TiDB
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| Fact | PostgreSQL | TiDB |
|---|---|---|
| Language | C | Go |
| Licence | Other | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 22k | 41k |
| Latest | REL_18_6 | v7.5.8 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | too few releases | about 67 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 26+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 63 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace MySQL. Alternatives to MySQL →
Full replacementPostgreSQLA relational database with a different SQL dialect and protocol.
Full replacementTiDBSpeaks the MySQL protocol and scales out across nodes; triggers and some MySQL features are missing.
PostgreSQL
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TiDB
✓ signed The latest release, v7.5.8, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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