Azure Database for PostgreSQL vs Oracle Database as a Service comparison

Azure Database for PostgreSQL vs. Oracle Database as a Service

December 2025

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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

4.9

Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers cost savings, efficiency, and flexibility, reducing operational costs and management time with a pay-as-you-go model.

Sentiment score

4.1

Oracle Database as a Service offers productivity and security benefits, despite high costs, with strong preference in regions like APAC.

It offers at least 25 percent cost savings compared to maintaining on-premises databases.

Wesley Haakman

Principle azure architect at Intercept

Now, we use embedded PostgreSQL vectors, which will undoubtedly reduce the TCO by using a much more cost-effective solution.

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Head of cloud, data, and AI at BJSS

We've reduced our total ownership cost because we are not spending on expensive SQL server licenses.

reviewer2596230

Admin (hands on user) at a comms service provider with 11-50 employees

In Bangladesh, digital banking is becoming prominent within a couple of years, so all banking systems will be digital.

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Customer Service

Sentiment score

5.4

Azure Database for PostgreSQL support experiences vary, praised for responsiveness but criticized for inconsistency and contentious licensing issues.

Sentiment score

7.2

Oracle Database support is responsive but needs better communication, efficiency, multilingual resources, and support team segmentation.

Once we open a support case, we have people engaged within about 20 minutes, especially for a Sev 1 issue.

Nick Rapoport

Financial Advisor at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

On a scale from one to ten, I rate customer service and technical support a nine because they are quick in responding and in working with me to rectify any issues we come across.

Russell Priesing

Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

The documentation and training we've received through Microsoft Learn on how to migrate, deploy, and manage the solution is exceptional.

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Head of cloud, data, and AI at BJSS

Oracle provides expert support globally, not just in South Asia -- also in Europe and America.

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Scalability Issues

Sentiment score

5.6

Azure Database for PostgreSQL scales efficiently, supporting complex applications with features like FlexServer and recent redundancy and auto-scaling improvements.

Sentiment score

6.1

Oracle Database as a Service is highly scalable, supporting numerous users and servers, but scaling costs could improve.

We do not have to buy everything and build it. It is already there.

George Yen

Systems Engineer II at ICW Group

However, we can see how well it scales after we deploy it for some large enterprise customers or big government organizations.

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Head of cloud, data, and AI at BJSS

The scaling options with FlexServer provide us with the flexibility we need based on application complexity.

Manikyam Thukkapuram

Director, Alliances & Engineering at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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Stability Issues

Sentiment score

7.2

Azure Database for PostgreSQL is praised for stability, reliable uptime, and Microsoft’s swift resolution of occasional performance issues.

Sentiment score

6.9

Oracle Database as a Service is praised for its strong stability, reliability, and smooth integration, despite some scalability concerns.

It is the go-to database if seeking performance and capacity.

Swanston Benjamin

Director at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

I have not experienced any downtime, crashes, or performance issues; it has been very stable.

Russell Priesing

Cloud Engineer at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

There is a stability issue where, if the database usage peaks quickly, it may crash and require intervention to restore functionality.

Wesley Haakman

Principle azure architect at Intercept

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The solution is stable, resilient, and doesn't crash under pressure.

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Room For Improvement

Azure Database for PostgreSQL needs enhancements in scalability, reliability, monitoring, integrations, user management, and disaster recovery features.

Oracle Database as a Service needs complexity reduction, enhanced integration, improved usability, security, automation, and flexible licensing to boost adoption.

It does not presently support knowledge graph functionalities as Neo4j does.

Li Tse Liu

Product manager at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

Azure Database for PostgreSQL can be improved by allowing quicker scaling without blips.

Wesley Haakman

Principle azure architect at Intercept

I believe there could be improvements in the mirroring part and Change Data Capture (CDC).

Manikyam Thukkapuram

Director, Alliances & Engineering at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

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With the advent of generative AI, adding functionality where current administrative activities could be automated would be beneficial.

reviewer2728149

Presales Manager | Global at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

The issue with licensing is the price and the way they license through partners.

reviewer1291212

Client CTO at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

It would be beneficial if Oracle could offer features similar to those provided by open-source platforms like Postgres, such as a multi-core-based platform and a shared node database.

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Setup Cost

Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers cost-effective scalability with pay-as-you-go pricing, despite higher costs than on-premises solutions.

Oracle Database as a Service is costly, includes licenses and support, with high technical support quality but added fees.

We've reduced costs by 60 percent compared to maintaining on-premises solutions.

Manikyam Thukkapuram

Director, Alliances & Engineering at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We chose it because it is more cost-effective than Microsoft SQL.

Michael Taute

Cloud Solutions Architect at Measurement Incorporated

Once you are comfortable and ready to make some commitments, you get about 30 percent saving if you are going with one-year or three-year reservation cost.

Sathish Palanisamy

Staff Data Engineer at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees

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Prices are high.

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Valuable Features

Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers simplicity, performance, security, scalability, and AI integration, enhancing cloud strategy through robust features.

Oracle Database as a Service is praised for its multitenancy, scalability, security, analytics, and seamless integration with Oracle applications.

My takeaway as a CTO is that they're comfortable with the security posture, the features, the observability, alerts, and now it integrates into the rest of the Azure landscape.

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Head of cloud, data, and AI at BJSS

The query analyzers help me find out what's happening in each of the queries.

Gautam Gupta

IT Director at Infosys

If a database has any task that has been interrupted or any connection issue, it will alert LogicMonitor, and we have a centralized panel for all the alerts.

reviewer2777886

System Engineer II at a insurance company with 501-1,000 employees

The encryption level, resilience, and secure features from both clients, particularly the resilience aspect of Oracle Database, are highly valuable.

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The valuable features include availability, agility, and scalability.

reviewer2728149

Presales Manager | Global at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees

The functionalities and capabilities that I prefer the most in Oracle Database as a Service are the database replication function for high availability, which is what we are using.

reviewer1291212

Client CTO at a tech vendor with 10,001+ employees

Categories and Ranking

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)

5th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Open Source Databases (5th)

Oracle Database as a Service

Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)

7th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.4

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category, the mindshare of Azure Database for PostgreSQL is 3.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Database as a Service is 7.1%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database as a Service (DBaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Azure Database for PostgreSQL	3.3%
Oracle Database as a Service	7.1%
Other	89.6%

Database as a Service (DBaaS)

Featured Reviews

Sathish Palanisamy

Staff Data Engineer at a transportation company with 10,001+ employees

Improves database performance, supports AI integration, and accelerates customer-focused innovation

Azure Database for PostgreSQL can be improved in the area of elastic capabilities. One of the things we were actively looking for is the elastic feature, which was made a GA at this Ignite event. I am really happy that finally in Azure, we have a product which we can use for elastic clusters. If you are bound with a single server, then you have a vertical limit. Now you do not have any limits. As long as your use case grows, we can grow. The only thing I would maybe be thinking about is we should also allow customers to pick different node sizes for every node inside the elastic eventually. Some nodes do not need that big capacity. So that may be a nice-to-have feature, though it is not a must-have at this point.

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Offers robust security and resilience, but high pricing impacts accessibility

Associate at Eict ltd.

Initially, I walked through Teradata and not Oracle Database. Currently, I am doing a job for an organization that uses Postgres Database and offers a cloud solution. I work in technology advocacy for partners. Cloud solutions are our focus The encryption level, resilience, and secure features…

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Marketing Services Firm

12%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	16

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	18
Large Enterprise	32

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure Database for PostgreSQL?

My experience with pricing, setup costs, and licensing for Azure Database for PostgreSQL is positive; I appreciate it all. The pricing is very cost-effective and stable given that we have many data...

What needs improvement with Azure Database for PostgreSQL?

Azure Database for PostgreSQL can be improved in ways I'm very curious to explore with Horizon. I'm interested in seeing how the fully enterprise-hardened features change things and where that blur...

What is your primary use case for Azure Database for PostgreSQL?

My main use cases for Azure Database for PostgreSQL came from a personal project to scratch an itch, and it was the easiest one to go grab. I appreciate how easy PostgreSQL is to get running locall...

What do you like most about Oracle Database as a Service?

It has significantly enhanced our application development process by introducing substantial time savings and streamlining routine tasks.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Database as a Service?

The setup cost is approximately four hours.

What needs improvement with Oracle Database as a Service?

I see some negative sides that could be improved, and that is the licensing. The issue with licensing is the price and the way they license through partners.

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Product Reports

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

January 2026

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Oracle Database as a Service

January 2026

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Also Known As

No data available

Oracle DBaaS, Oracle Database Cloud

Overview

Azure Database for PostgreSQL offers efficient management, robust networking, and seamless Microsoft integration. Known for its strong performance and high satisfaction in enterprise settings, it provides operational efficiency, security, and monitoring.

With features that facilitate Azure integration, easy configuration, and AI integration, Azure Database for PostgreSQL serves as a valuable choice for businesses requiring operational efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Users benefit from powerful vector capabilities, seamless Microsoft service integration, straightforward management, and user authentication ensuring high satisfaction. Easy optimization, query analysis, and backup operations make it suitable for varied enterprise applications. However, improvements in flexible scaling, cost-effectiveness of monitoring tools, and enhanced integration with Azure OpenAI would enhance its capabilities further.

What Are the Key Features of Azure Database for PostgreSQL?

Robust Networking: Offers seamless Azure integration to optimize cloud resources.
AI Integration: Simplifies incorporating artificial intelligence into databases.
Monitoring Tools: Provides comprehensive tools for efficient database management.
Security: Ensures user data is protected with high-standard security protocols.
Cost-Effectiveness: Delivers efficient operations with budget-friendly solutions.

What Benefits Should Users Consider?

Operational Efficiency: Streamlines database management tasks, reducing workload.
High Satisfaction: Receives positive feedback for its reliable performance in enterprises.
Enterprise Compatibility: Integrates across various Microsoft services for enhanced productivity.
User-Friendly Management: Facilitates straightforward database administration.
Scalability: Supports businesses with potential growth through flexible solutions.

Industries such as healthcare, retail, and finance leverage Azure Database for PostgreSQL for backend solutions, incident reporting, and public information sharing. Managed service providers utilize its strong performance for client needs, while administrators use it for applications like ControlM. Its flexibility supports containerized applications and disaster recovery, ensuring compatibility with diverse environments.

Microsoft

Oracle Database Cloud Service combines the power of Oracle Database, with the unique capabilities of the Oracle Cloud. The service provides a secure, automated data management platform that leverages on demand Oracle Cloud Infrastructure services via a simple web based user interface and RESTful API. Oracle Database Cloud Service provides elastic database services for development, test, and production environments of custom and packaged online transaction processing (OLTP), data warehousing, and mixed workload applications. It enables businesses to reap all Oracle Platform as a Service (PaaS) benefits including subscriptionbased, self-service access to reliable, scalable, and elastic cloud environments and accelerates time to value by simplifying the provisioning and administration of Oracle databases.

Oracle

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