PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL is the most advanced open-source database in the world. It combines the reliability of an enterprise database with the flexibility and cost advantages of open source — which makes it our default choice for new projects.

Why PostgreSQL?

• No licence costs — PostgreSQL is fully open source. That saves money not only up front, but every year afterwards in the total cost of your solution.
• Highly reliable — known for its data integrity and stability, even under heavy load. PostgreSQL has been around for more than 25 years and is maintained by a broad community.
• Flexible data model — alongside classic relational data it has excellent support for JSON, geographic data (PostGIS) and full-text search. You rarely need a second database next to it.
• Runs anywhere — on-premise, in any cloud (Azure, AWS, Google Cloud) or as a managed service. No vendor lock-in.

When should you choose PostgreSQL — and when SQL Server?

PostgreSQL is the logical choice for new builds, certainly when licence costs weigh in or when you don’t want to be tied to a single vendor. It also has an edge with location data, search functionality or a partly unstructured data model.

If your organisation already runs entirely on Microsoft, or the database has to connect to existing business software that expects SQL Server, then SQL Server is the wiser pick. Both are excellent databases; the surrounding environment decides.

What we do with it

We use PostgreSQL as the foundation for new custom applications, with a well-considered data model that grows with your organisation. We also carry out migrations from other databases to PostgreSQL and optimise existing environments that have become slow.

Migrating to PostgreSQL

Moving from another database is entirely doable, but it demands care: the data model has to be converted, queries adjusted and the data transferred under control. We approach such a migration step by step, with a fallback scenario and a test round before the final switch — so you can simply keep working.

We typically connect PostgreSQL to a .NET backend, which exposes the data to your web and mobile applications.

Considering a new application or a migration? Get in touch.