Bonus:
Avoiding forced migrations and embracing multi-database support
Certain PostgreSQL vendors don't just sell you a database; they're selling ecosystem lock-in disguised as "complete solutions." If you still rely on Oracle, MySQL, or another database, some vendors will push you toward a full migration instead of letting you run PostgreSQL alongside your existing systems.
This pattern plays out predictably: An enterprise running on Oracle faces a vendor ultimatum: migrate everything or miss out on PostgreSQL benefits. But the real question becomes: Do you want a vendor dictating your entire data architecture, or a partner who supports both PostgreSQL and your existing systems, enabling transition at your pace? The reality we've documented across enterprises is that multiple databases coexist by necessity, and forcing overnight migrations creates unnecessary risk, disruption, and expense.
By choosing a database-agnostic provider, you:
- Stay in control of your architecture—keep PostgreSQL where it makes sense without being forced into a full migration.
- Avoid unnecessary costs—migrating everything to a single vendor’s platform isn’t always the most cost-effective approach.
- Get expertise across multiple databases—whether it’s PostgreSQL, Oracle, MySQL, or another system, you need a partner who supports your entire data strategy, not just a single product.
The best vendors support your database choices instead of trying to make them for you.
Take control of your enterprise PostgreSQL
Your database strategy shouldn't come with hidden compromises. You deserve:
- Complete freedom to run your database without arbitrary vendor restrictions
- Enterprise-grade reliability and security without proprietary licensing traps
- Support from experts who contribute to PostgreSQL, not just profit from it
That's precisely what we've built at Percona. Our approach is straightforward: give you all the enterprise PostgreSQL capabilities you need with none of the vendor lock-in you don't.
Discover how Percona for PostgreSQL is the truly open source, enterprise-grade stack that puts you in control.