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Open Source vs Commercial

Open Source vs Commercial

Feb 10, 20261 min read

  • relational-databases
  • tradeoffs
  • licensing

Open Source vs Commercial

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Postgres/MySQL are free and avoid vendor lock-in with large communities. Oracle/SQL Server have dedicated support and enterprise tooling but expensive licensing and lock-in.

Key Properties

  • Free and No Vendor Lock-In
  • Dedicated Support and Enterprise Tooling
  • Licensing Cost Considerations

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  • Open Source vs Commercial
  • Key Properties

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