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Oracle Analytics Cloud vs PostgreSQL

Oracle Analytics Cloud logo

Oracle Analytics Cloud

Business Intelligence

Complete analytics in the cloud

From
$16/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
PostgreSQL logo

PostgreSQL

Databases

The world's most advanced open source relational database

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only PostgreSQL has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Oracle Analytics Cloud no dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access; PostgreSQL requires manual scaling across multiple machines for very large deployments
  • They diverge on capability: Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, PostgreSQL covers ACID Compliance.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Oracle Analytics Cloud and PostgreSQL actually diverge.

Attributes where Oracle Analytics Cloud and PostgreSQL differ
AttributeOracle Analytics CloudPostgreSQL
Starting price$16/monthFree
Pricing modelsubscriptionUnknown
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebLinux, Windows, macOS, BSD, Unix
CategoryBusiness IntelligenceDatabases
Founded20161996

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service Analytics
  • Augmented Analytics
  • Data Preparation
  • Natural Language
  • Mobile
  • Oracle Database
  • Oracle ERP
  • Salesforce

Only in PostgreSQL

  • ACID Compliance
  • JSON/JSONB Support
  • Full-text Search
  • Extensibility
  • Advanced Indexing
  • Partitioning
  • Replication
  • pgAdmin

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • Self-service analyticsnot PostgreSQL
  • Data explorationnot PostgreSQL
  • Ad-hoc reportingnot PostgreSQL
  • Collaborative analysisnot PostgreSQL
  • Embedded analyticsnot PostgreSQL

PostgreSQL

  • Transaction processingnot Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • Data storagenot Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • Application backendnot Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • Reportingnot Oracle Analytics Cloud
  • Data analyticsnot Oracle Analytics Cloud

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Oracle Analytics Cloud

  • No dedicated mobile application for on-the-go access
  • Limited documentation for collecting data from on-premise services
  • Performance issues and occasional software glitches requiring re-login
  • Expensive for small businesses and organizations with limited budgets

PostgreSQL

  • Requires manual scaling across multiple machines for very large deployments
  • Performance tuning requires deep knowledge of database internals
  • No built-in graphical admin interface; command-line tools are primary method

Pricing, plan by plan

Oracle Analytics Cloud

$16/month
  • Professional$16/month
    • Self-service Analytics
    • Reporting
    • Dashboards
  • Enterprise$80/month
    • Advanced Analytics
    • ML Models
    • Premium Support

PostgreSQL

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the PostgreSQL review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Oracle Analytics Cloud if

  • You need self-service analytics.
  • You also want augmented analytics.
Oracle Analytics Cloud review

Choose PostgreSQL if

  • You need acid compliance.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD, Unix.
  • You also want json/jsonb support.
PostgreSQL review

Questions people ask

Is Oracle Analytics Cloud or PostgreSQL better?
Neither clearly leads. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month and PostgreSQL at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Oracle Analytics Cloud or PostgreSQL?
PostgreSQL has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $16/month for Oracle Analytics Cloud and Free for PostgreSQL.
Does Oracle Analytics Cloud or PostgreSQL run on more platforms?
Oracle Analytics Cloud runs on Web. PostgreSQL runs on Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD, Unix.
Can I use PostgreSQL for free?
Yes. PostgreSQL has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Oracle Analytics Cloud starts at $16/month.
What is Oracle Analytics Cloud best used for?
Oracle Analytics Cloud is most often used for self-service analytics, data exploration, ad-hoc reporting, collaborative analysis. Of those, self-service analytics and data exploration are not what PostgreSQL is typically brought in for.
What can Oracle Analytics Cloud do that PostgreSQL cannot?
Oracle Analytics Cloud covers Self-service Analytics, Augmented Analytics, Data Preparation, Natural Language. PostgreSQL covers ACID Compliance, JSON/JSONB Support, Full-text Search, Extensibility.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Oracle Analytics Cloud: What data sources does Oracle Analytics Cloud support?

Oracle Analytics Cloud connects to relational databases, cloud applications, and big data platforms. It integrates with Salesforce, Snowflake, Azure Synapse Analytics, Google BigQuery, Amazon Redshift, and the Oracle ecosystem.

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PostgreSQL: Is PostgreSQL completely free?

Yes. PostgreSQL is completely free and open source with no licensing fees or restrictions on use.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: What are the pricing tiers for Oracle Analytics Cloud?

Oracle Analytics Cloud offers a Professional plan at $16/user/month and an Enterprise plan at $80/user/month. BYOL pricing is $0.3226/OCPU/hour base plus $1.0753/hour (Professional) or $2.1506/hour (Enterprise).

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PostgreSQL: What platforms does PostgreSQL run on?

PostgreSQL runs on all major operating systems including Linux, Windows, macOS, BSD, and commercial Unix variants, and has been proven highly scalable managing terabytes to petabytes of data.

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Oracle Analytics Cloud: Does Oracle Analytics Cloud have a mobile app?

No, Oracle Analytics Cloud lacks a dedicated mobile application, which is considered a significant limitation by users who need mobile access to dashboards and reports.

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PostgreSQL: What procedural languages are supported?

PostgreSQL supports stored functions and procedures in multiple languages including PL/pgSQL, Perl, Python, Tcl, Java, JavaScript, R, and Rust.

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PostgreSQL: What is ACID compliance in PostgreSQL?

PostgreSQL has been ACID-compliant since 2001, ensuring data integrity through atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability guarantees for all transactions.

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PostgreSQL: Does PostgreSQL support JSON data?

Yes. PostgreSQL supports JSON and JSONB data types for storing and querying JSON documents, along with XML and other document formats.

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