6. Buying into mischaracterizations about extension management

PostgreSQL's extensibility gives you incredible power to add specialized capabilities without the excessive licensing fees proprietary vendors charge for similar features. Unlike proprietary databases that force you to pay for bundles of features you don't need, PostgreSQL lets you select only the extensions that deliver value for your specific use case. However, proprietary vendors often mischaracterize this flexibility as a liability, claiming their solutions are easier to manage. In reality, with proper extension management, PostgreSQL delivers enterprise capabilities while avoiding vendor lock-in and unpredictable licensing costs of proprietary alternatives.

Consider this: While proprietary vendors use FUD (fear, uncertainty, doubt) to suggest extensions create compatibility issues, a well-managed extension strategy actually provides more stability and control than being forced into a proprietary vendor's upgrade timeline and pricing model.