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Docker on CentOS vs PostgreSQL on Ubuntu comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

ROI

Sentiment score
4.3
CentOS with Docker enhances cost-efficiency and time savings, offering up to 50% financial returns over traditional VMs.
Sentiment score
6.0
<p>PostgreSQL on Ubuntu offers significant cost savings and flexibility, providing 10-40% savings and enhancing R&amp;D opportunities.</p>
I could say it is maybe forty percent compared to before using Docker.
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
I have not seen a return on investment because the deprecation made it so there was none, and if anything, the ROI would have been negative since money and time were spent using something that did not progress.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
After switching to Docker on CentOS from VMs, I have seen a return on investment, saving 40 to 50 percent of our money as well.
Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
We cut database infrastructure costs by roughly sixty to seventy percent by moving away from managed databases to using hosted PostgreSQL on Ubuntu VPS instances.
CEO at Grant Corporation
Since there are no upfront licensing fees, the ROI is increased with a scalable system without exponential cost growth.
Senior software developer at Simplifyvms
Think about if you are in a different geographic location and your cluster is hosted in two different geographic locations, maybe one in South Pacific and one in Western Europe. In both cases, if write transactions are happening, this is a good way to basically order the transactions so that the eventual data consistency is there.
Specialist Programmer L3 at Infosys
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
Extensive resources and community support minimize the need for direct Docker on CentOS customer service and support.
Sentiment score
5.5
PostgreSQL support on Ubuntu is praised for responsiveness, with users relying on documentation, community support, and automatic updates.
We purchase the software and product from them, so when I have an issue with Red Hat or Docker on CentOS or Kubernetes, I create a ticket with the partner who works directly with the respective teams.
Solution engineer at Vijatech
Most things can be easily found as resources online to help resolve those issues.
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
Docker has lots of documentation and community support.
Senior DeevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu also has some of the most detailed technical documentation in existence.
Founder & Bio-IT Architect at France Farms
Community support is usually helpful in addressing queries and finding solutions to various scenarios.
Director IT at Artizense Hub
When I needed help with my vector search, I contacted them, and they provided substantial assistance.
AI Engineer at a educational organization with 51-200 employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
4.3
Docker on CentOS offers good scalability with robust hardware, but deprecated status raises concerns about future support.
Sentiment score
6.5
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu scales well with vertical scaling, efficient resource use, JSONB support, but setup complexity and cloud integration desired.
if we need more resources, we can just spin up a new Docker image, so scalability is good.
Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
If you have good hardware, you can scale Docker on CentOS as required.
Devops Engineer at a engineering company with 5,001-10,000 employees
Docker on CentOS is scalable; I can build virtual machines, EC2 instances, and scale from zero to however many I want.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Read scaling is supported natively; PostgreSQL enables statement replication, allowing us to spin up read replicas on Ubuntu to distribute read-heavy workloads, which is fantastic.
CEO at Grant Corporation
The scalability of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is very good because complex joins are performed smoothly and efficiently.
Senior software developer at Simplifyvms
I do not see any limits in scalability for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu; it scales well without constraints.
Director IT at Artizense Hub
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.2
Docker on CentOS is stable but faces strategic challenges due to CentOS lifecycle changes and competition from Kubernetes.
Sentiment score
8.1
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is stable and scalable, praised for its reliability, effective updates, and strong data integrity in large applications.
Docker on CentOS is not stable anymore because it is not actively being maintained.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
Docker on CentOS is quite stable.
Solution engineer at Vijatech
Docker on CentOS is stable, but as I mentioned, there are some improvements needed.
Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
It also guarantees asset compliance; after atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability, it means that even if the power goes out during a transaction, PostgreSQL on Ubuntu ensures that the data is 100 percent saved or rolled back.
Founder & Bio-IT Architect at France Farms
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is quite stable.
Specialist Programmer L3 at Infosys
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is handling my production infrastructures very well and it is going very good.
Manager Dev Ops at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Users want better documentation, security, and OS integration for Docker on CentOS, addressing compatibility and stability issues.
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu seeks optimized speed, enhanced features, and better scalability through improved tools, monitoring, and user interfaces.
To achieve a higher rating of 9 or 10, they might need more automation features.
Solution engineer at Vijatech
The metrics of the containers in Docker on CentOS can also be improved, along with the monitoring part which needs enhancement.
Cloud Engineer at a consultancy with 11-50 employees
The main issue comes from running out of space; that is when crashes happen.
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is very stable in terms of performance and query optimization.
Software Engineer at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Maybe it makes more sense to use AI for configuration in future updates of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu so that the database is automatically optimized for the best performance for a given hardware.
Head of IT at Givo Pvt Ltd
I would also appreciate the ability to use the EXPLAIN ANALYZE tool.
Consultant at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
 

Setup Cost

Docker on CentOS is cost-effective, requiring simple setup but needing skilled manpower, with concerns about support and security.
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu offers a cost-effective, open-source database solution, with SaaS options under $5, ensuring budget-friendly implementation.
there is no licensing cost required.
Senior DeevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
There is no licensing in Docker on CentOS.
Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing was all good; cost was never an issue.
Cloud Ops Lead at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees
There was no pricing and cost involved in using PostgreSQL on Ubuntu.
Software Engineer at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Now we are running multiple projects on a single Ubuntu VPS with PostgreSQL for around twenty to forty dollars a month total.
CEO at Grant Corporation
We were on the lowest tier, so it was around $5 or something.
Head of IT at Givo Pvt Ltd
 

Valuable Features

Docker on CentOS offers volume mount, portability, and fast deployment, enhancing productivity and efficient resource utilization for scalable applications.
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu offers reliability, advanced features, and scalability with efficient resource use and seamless cloud integration.
It also ensures a consistent environment where applications will work on every machine, not just the developer's machine, and offers resource efficiency, such as no full OS per application, allowing me to share my infrastructure with multiple containers and applications.
Cloud Operations Engineer at a tech vendor with 51-200 employees
Docker on CentOS has positively impacted my organization by making testing easier. I do not have to install older versions of applications and then make my system or service study.
Senior DeevOps Engineer at a tech services company with 11-50 employees
The benefits are significant as it is easy to operate and maintain, making it more flexible.
Solution engineer at Vijatech
One of the most important points about PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is that it is free.
Head of IT at Givo Pvt Ltd
Overall, PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is a powerful and reliable database management system; it is easy to use and good for students who want to move beyond basic and industry-level skills.
Student at a university with 501-1,000 employees
Any open-source software allows me to look into the code, understand the logic, and mold my code according to it, and it will work perfectly rather than proprietary solutions where I am very much dependent on the vendor and have to wait for their next release to fix things.
Manager Dev Ops at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
 

Categories and Ranking

Docker on CentOS
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
25th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
5.3
Number of Reviews
8
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu
Ranking in Operating Systems (OS) for Business
14th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Operating Systems (OS) for Business category, the mindshare of Docker on CentOS is 0.3%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is 0.8%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Operating Systems (OS) for Business Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu0.8%
Docker on CentOS0.3%
Other98.9%
Operating Systems (OS) for Business
 

Featured Reviews

Boaz Katabazi - PeerSpot reviewer
Network &Security Engineer at Natioanal Drug Authority Uganda
Container orchestration has improved performance and resource use but exposes disk space issues
How fast the application runs is one of the biggest advantages for me in Docker, but on the downside, issues to do with space utilization arise sometimes. Since we implemented it, the system really improved and became responsive very fast. When you have limited space, the system tends to crash from time to time, so you have to ensure that you have enough space at any one point. We are using the orchestration feature in Docker. That was the main motive for having orchestration; it helps better manage the containers. I am comparing Docker on CentOS with the one that is running on Ubuntu, and in terms of scaling up, it is easy to work with when it comes to that. That is the main feature I have been benefiting from. Because it was first, we recently did it on Ubuntu, but initially, it was running on CentOS. We were comparing and seeing which one runs better, but I realized on Ubuntu it is much easier to work with. The lightweight architecture on CentOS affects my resource utilization significantly.
MG
CEO at Grant Corporation
Consistent use of flexible data and solid transactions has reduced costs and simplified projects
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu could be improved with easier out-of-the-box configuration. The default settings for PostgreSQL on a fresh Ubuntu install are very conservative. Things such as shared buffers and work memory are too low for any real production workloads, and you have to know how to go in and tune it manually. A smart default configuration wizard during installation that detects hardware and suggests settings would save a lot of junior developers from performance headaches. That is important. Built-in connection pooling is another area; PostgreSQL does not handle large numbers of concurrent connections well natively. You end up needing to set up PG Bouncer separately, which is another tool to learn, configure, and maintain. Having a lightweight connection pooler built into the core installation would be a real quality-of-life improvement. Additionally, a better built-in monitoring UI would help. Primarily, if you are working with Ubuntu, you are largely working with PostgreSQL on the command line and installing third-party tools such as pgAdmin or Adminer. A lightweight built-in web dashboard for basic health monitoring would improve projects significantly. Finally, upgrades between major versions and smaller versions should be a lot easier as well. None of these are deal-breakers; they are just nice to have improvements.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Construction Company
40%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Outsourcing Company
8%
Construction Company
29%
Comms Service Provider
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Outsourcing Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise9
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Docker on CentOS?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing is that there is no licensing in Docker on CentOS, and the setup is easy; we just need to create the images for our application, so it is easy.
What needs improvement with Docker on CentOS?
Crashes are the main issue I see. I have not really noted down specific metrics, but I realize that when it comes to disk space utilization, it really goes up so fast. We are not using a CI/CD pipe...
What is your primary use case for Docker on CentOS?
We have servers running operating systems like Ubuntu and CentOS. Regarding Ubuntu, we are interested in LAMP stack, Ubuntu, or Jenkins on hardened Ubuntu, but we are not using LAMP stack. We are u...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is based on the fact that I am using it as a free source, free open source. Therefore, I have never needed to consider...
What needs improvement with PostgreSQL on Ubuntu?
PostgreSQL on Ubuntu can be improved by providing some inbuilt AI agent mode, as nowadays many applications are offering such features. The installation process can sometimes be confusing for new u...
What is your primary use case for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu?
My main use case for PostgreSQL on Ubuntu is for storing the database, and I'm using Ubuntu because it is open source. Like multiple operating systems, it will support it because one of my friends ...
 

Overview

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