Actian PSQL is the perfect solution for packaged business applications. It is one of the most reliable, low maintenance, high-performance database management systems in the world.
Actian PSQL is the #12 ranked solution in Top Embedded Database Systems. PeerSpot users give Actian PSQL an average rating of 9.0 out of 10. Actian PSQL is most commonly compared to SAP HANA:
Actian PSQL vs SAP HANA.
As of January 2026, the mindshare of Actian PSQL in the Embedded Database category
stands at 2.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Embedded Database Market Share Distribution
Product
Market Share (%)
Actian PSQL
2.0%
SQLite
23.4%
Firebird SQL
17.8%
Other
56.8%
Embedded Database
Key learnings from peers
Valuable Features
"Actian PSQL is easy to configure and the performance is affordable."
Room for Improvement
"We need to improve the security options for the on-premise option."
Pricing
"We have found Actian PSQL to be affordable."
These insights are based on the in-depth reviews provided by peers to help you make a better buying decision.
