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Postgres vs Zabbix Cloud
The short version
- Only Postgres has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Postgres each major version is supported for only 5 years after its initial release, after which it is end-of-life; Zabbix Cloud billed by NVPS (new values per second) rather than by number of monitored hosts, so cost scales with metric volume: Nano starts at $50/month for 50 NVPS and 2xLarge reaches $5,000/month for 10,000 NVPS
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Postgres and Zabbix Cloud actually diverge.
| Attribute | Postgres | Zabbix Cloud |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | Free | $50/month |
| Pricing model | open-source | subscription |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker | Web |
| Founded | 1996 | Unknown |
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Technology).
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 Postgres
- ACID compliance
- Complex queries
- Foreign keys
- Triggers
- Views
- Stored procedures
- JSON/JSONB support
- Full-text search
Only in Zabbix Cloud
Nothing recorded that Postgres does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Postgres
- Running a general purpose relational database for applicationsnot Zabbix Cloud
- Self-hosting an open source SQL database with no licence feenot Zabbix Cloud
- Workloads needing extensions, JSON and full text search in one enginenot Zabbix Cloud
Zabbix Cloud
- Network performance monitoring and detectionnot Postgres
- Server health and performance trackingnot Postgres
- Container monitoring in Kubernetes environmentsnot Postgres
- Database performance across vendor platformsnot Postgres
- VMware and Windows infrastructure observationnot Postgres
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Postgres
- Each major version is supported for only 5 years after its initial release, after which it is end-of-life
- Major version upgrades break on-disk compatibility and require a full dump and reload or the pg_upgrade tool
- New major versions ship about once a year, so staying supported means a disruptive upgrade cycle
- Minor releases contain only frequently-encountered bug fixes, low-risk fixes, security issues and data corruption fixes, so feature gaps are not addressed within a major version
- There is no vendor SLA; commercial support must be bought separately from third party professional services listed by the project
Zabbix Cloud
- Billed by NVPS (new values per second) rather than by number of monitored hosts, so cost scales with metric volume: Nano starts at $50/month for 50 NVPS and 2xLarge reaches $5,000/month for 10,000 NVPS
- The free trial lasts only 5 days before a paid subscription is required
- Annual subscription is needed to get the 10% discount; the base prices listed are monthly rates
Pricing, plan by plan
Postgres
Free- Community EditionFree
- Full database features
- No limitations
- Community support
Zabbix Cloud
$50/month- Nano$50/month
- 50 NVPS
- 10GB storage free
- Micro$100/month
- 100 NVPS
- Small$250/month
- 250 NVPS
- Medium$750/month
- 1000 NVPS
Which should you pick?
Choose Postgres if
- You need acid compliance.
- You want to start without paying.
- You work on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker.
- You also want complex queries.
Choose Zabbix Cloud if
Nothing in the data separates Zabbix Cloud from Postgres on the points above - pick on price and on how each one feels to use.
Questions people ask
- Is Postgres or Zabbix Cloud better?
- Neither clearly leads. Postgres starts at Free and Zabbix Cloud at $50/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Postgres or Zabbix Cloud?
- Postgres has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Postgres and $50/month for Zabbix Cloud.
- Does Postgres or Zabbix Cloud run on more platforms?
- Postgres runs on Linux, Windows, Macos, Docker. Zabbix Cloud runs on Web.
- Can I use Postgres for free?
- Yes. Postgres has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Zabbix Cloud starts at $50/month.
- What is Postgres best used for?
- Postgres is most often used for running a general purpose relational database for applications, self-hosting an open source sql database with no licence fee, workloads needing extensions, json and full text search in one engine. Of those, running a general purpose relational database for applications and self-hosting an open source sql database with no licence fee are not what Zabbix Cloud is typically brought in for.
- What can Postgres do that Zabbix Cloud cannot?
- Postgres covers ACID compliance, Complex queries, Foreign keys, Triggers.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
Postgres: How much does PostgreSQL cost to use?
PostgreSQL is completely free to download, install, and use. No licensing fees, subscription costs, or per-seat charges apply. The database is open source under the PostgreSQL License. Source: https://www.postgresql.org
SourceZabbix Cloud: What is the starting price for Zabbix Cloud?
Zabbix Cloud starts at $50 per month for the Nano tier, which includes 50 NVPS and 10GB of free storage. Pricing scales up to $5000 monthly for the 2xLarge tier with 10000 NVPS.
SourcePostgres: Are there commercial PostgreSQL support options available?
Official PostgreSQL (the project) is free. Commercial PostgreSQL services such as hosting, professional support, training, and managed database services are offered by third-party vendors, not the PostgreSQL project itself. Source: https://www.postgresql.org
SourceZabbix Cloud: Is there a free trial for Zabbix Cloud?
Yes, Zabbix Cloud offers a 5-day free trial with no credit card required. After the trial, you save 10% by converting to an annual subscription.
SourcePostgres: Do I need a license to use PostgreSQL commercially?
No. PostgreSQL is open source under the PostgreSQL License, which permits free commercial use without royalties, licensing fees, or support obligations. Source: https://www.postgresql.org
SourceZabbix Cloud: How does annual billing work with Zabbix Cloud?
Annual subscribers receive a 10% discount on monthly pricing. A pricing calculator is available to estimate costs based on devices, metrics, update intervals, and storage requirements.
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