# How Powerful is PostgreSQL Really?

> Let performance data speak: Why PostgreSQL is the world's most advanced open-source relational database, aka the world's most successful database. MySQL vs PostgreSQL performance showdown and distributed database reality check.

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LLMS index: [llms.txt](/llms.txt)

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Let performance data speak: Why PostgreSQL is the world's most advanced open-source relational database, aka the world's most successful database. MySQL vs PostgreSQL performance showdown and distributed database reality check. [**Read more**](https://vonng.com/en/pg/pg-performence/)