EnterpriseDB, the leading Postgres data and AI company, has announced groundbreaking results from a McKnight Consulting Group benchmark study, confirming that EDB Postgres AI surpasses Oracle, SQL Server, MongoDB, and MySQL in transactional, analytical, and AI workloads.
Why It Matters
Enterprises face rising legacy database costs and AI adoption challenges due to outdated technology. The McKnight study validates EDB Postgres AI as the optimal choice for:
Faster performance across workloads
Lower total cost of ownership (TCO)
Greater control over sovereign data
Enhanced AI and JSON processing capabilities
Benchmark Results
150x faster than MongoDB in processing JSON data
4x faster than MySQL for insert operations
17% faster than Oracle and 30% faster than SQL Server in New Orders Per Minute (NOPM) processing
7x better price-performance than Oracle, 6x better than SQL Server
A Better Alternative to Legacy Databases
Freedom from licensing costs: Enterprises like USDA Forest Service and Telegra report significant savings switching to open-source Postgres.
AI-readiness & performance: Outperforms MongoDB in RAG AI workloads and excels in complex query performance.
Sovereign data control: Ensures organizations retain full control of their strategic data assets.
Expert Endorsements
“EDB Postgres AI is redefining enterprise data strategy—offering unmatched performance, cost savings, and sovereignty.” – Nancy Hensley, CPO, EDB
“We’ve seen firsthand the ROI from migrating off Oracle. This benchmark validates the power of EDB Postgres AI.” – Satya Bolli, Chairman & Managing Director, Prolifics
The era of overpriced, proprietary databases is over. With EDB Postgres AI, enterprises gain a faster, more cost-effective, AI-ready solution, ensuring they stay ahead in an evolving digital landscape.