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  • "Affordable solution."
  • "It is free. There is no license on it."
  • "It is also open-source so it is free."
  • "PostgreSQL is a free and open-source database."
  • "It is free, but if you need support, you can go for the commercial version called EnterpriseDB. They provide paid support, and they can even do hosting for you if you want standby and support."
  • "It is open-source. If you use it on-premise, it is free. It also has enterprise or commercial versions. If you go for the cloud version, there will be a cost, but it is lower than Oracle or Microsoft."
  • "The solution requires a license."
  • "We do not pay for licensing."
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    Top Answer:PostgreSQL was designed in a way that provides you with not only a high degree of flexibility but also offers you a cheap and easy-to-use solution. It gives you the ability to redesign and audit your… more »
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    Overview

    PostgreSQL is a versatile and reliable database management system commonly used for web development, data analysis, and building scalable databases. 

    It offers advanced features like indexing, replication, and transaction management. Users appreciate its flexibility, performance, and ability to handle large amounts of data efficiently. Its robustness, scalability, and support for complex queries make it highly valuable. 

    Additionally, PostgreSQL's extensibility, flexibility, community support, and frequent updates contribute to its ongoing improvement and stability.

    Weaviate is a powerful tool for enhancing data search and analysis. Users can utilize Weaviate to improve search functionality, organize and connect data, and enable efficient data exploration and retrieval. 

    Its valuable features include powerful search capabilities, efficient data organization, and seamless integration with various platforms. Weaviate allows users to easily search and retrieve relevant information from large datasets, making it a valuable tool for data analysis and decision-making. It also efficiently organizes and structures data, enabling effective data management and manipulation. 

    Weaviate's seamless integration with different platforms facilitates easy collaboration and data sharing across systems.

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    1. Apple 2. Cisco 3. Fujitsu 4. Instagram 5. Netflix 6. Red Hat 7. Sony 8. Uber 9. Cisco Systems 10. Skype 11. LinkedIn 12. Etsy 13. Yelp 14. Reddit 15. Dropbox 16. Slack 17. Twitch 18. WhatsApp 19. Snapchat 20. Shazam 21. SoundCloud 22. The New York Times 23. Cisco WebEx 24. Atlassian 25. Cisco Meraki 26. Heroku 27. GitLab 28. Zalando 29. OpenTable 30. Trello 31. Square Enix 32. Bloomberg
    1. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines 2. Rabobank 3. Philips 4. ING Bank 5. ABN AMRO Bank 6. Booking.com 7. TomTom 8. Randstad 9. Heineken 10. Shell 11. Unilever 12. ASML 13. Ahold Delhaize 14. DSM 15. AkzoNobel 16. VodafoneZiggo 17. NXP Semiconductors 18. Signify 19. Wolters Kluwer 20. Adyen 21. Aegon 22. Arcadis 23. ASR Nederland 24. BAM Group 25. Boskalis 26. Corbion 27. Fugro 28. Galapagos 29. GrandVision 30. IMCD Group 31. Kendrion 32. OCI
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Comms Service Provider13%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    University8%
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    Computer Software Company15%
    Comms Service Provider12%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business45%
    Midsize Enterprise20%
    Large Enterprise35%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise59%
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    PostgreSQL is ranked 6th in Vector Databases with 120 reviews while Weaviate is ranked 13th in Vector Databases. PostgreSQL is rated 8.6, while Weaviate is rated 0.0. The top reviewer of PostgreSQL writes " A scalable and stable database for transactional purposes". On the other hand, PostgreSQL is most compared with Firebird SQL, EDB Postgres Advanced Server, MySQL, MariaDB and LanceDB, whereas Weaviate is most compared with Qdrant, Elastic Search, OpenSearch, Redis and Vespa.

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