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CockroachDB vs PowerSync

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CockroachDBDatabase as a Service
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PowerSyncDatabase Tools
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CockroachDB
Database as a Service

The database for distributed apps.

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PowerSync
Database Tools

Real-time sync for local-first apps.

Overview
CategoryDatabase as a ServiceDatabase Tools
What it isCockroachDB is a distributed SQL database that provides consistency, survivability, and scalability for cloud-native applications with PostgreSQL compatibility.PowerSync provides real-time sync between Postgres, MongoDB, or MySQL and client-side SQLite for offline-first mobile and web apps.
Pricing
Published priceServerless: Free up to 10 GiB, then usage-based Dedicated: From $295/month (3-node cluster) Self-Hosted Core: Free and open source (BSL license) Enterprise: Custom pricingPricing: Contact PowerSync for current pricing details. Plans typically scale based on usage and team size.
Pricing modelUsage-basedTiered plans
Free optionsFree plan · Free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20152022
Team size501-1,000 employees11-50 employees
HeadquartersNew York, New YorkCape Town, South Africa
Featured clientsNetflix, Bose, ComcastNot available

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