Postgres vs SQLite vs MySQL
The three relational engines everyone actually uses — compared side by side, plus a short quiz when you need a nudge.
Comparison
| Aspect | PostgreSQL | SQLite | MySQL |
|---|---|---|---|
Pick one — 4 questions
Not sure which of the three fits? Answer four short questions. This is narrower than the full Database Chooser — it only compares these relational engines.
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Why
Why not the others?
About this tool
Postgres, SQLite, and MySQL overlap but are not interchangeable. This page lays out the real tradeoffs — concurrency, ops, cost, extensions — in plain language, then scores your answers against typical fit patterns.
It is not a benchmark. Your query patterns, team skills, and hosting constraints matter more than generic rankings. When you are choosing between database categories (relational vs KV vs columnar), use the Database Chooser instead.
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