PostgreSQL

Permissive open-source relational database with strong standards support. Default choice for many EU public-sector and sovereignty-minded stacks.

PostgreSQL License · https://www.postgresql.org

Databases

PostgreSQL self-hosted

Hosting: Self-hosted Reviewed

You choose EU VPS/cloud; engine itself has no US vendor lock on the core.

  • Fair 4.7
  • Easy 3.7
  • Secure 3.7
FES Scores 9
Pillar Criterion Score Evidence
Easy Day-one UX Can non-technical staff use it without a project? 3 Typical onboarding for this product category. Source
Easy Operate Admin burden, updates, backups and language coverage. 3 You handle updates, backups and scaling. Source
Easy Integrate SSO, mail/CalDAV, APIs and common NGO connectors. 5 Integrations vary; check current APIs and connectors. Source
Fair Lock-in / exit Can you leave with your data in open formats, at known cost? 5 Rule baseline (rubric_v1): self-host + open-source path supports exit with your data. Source
Fair Sovereignty EU legal entity, EU hosting, and exposure to extra-EU lawful access? 4 Rule baseline (rubric_v1): non-EU vendor; self-host still lets you pick EU infra — verify update/support exposure. Source
Fair Openness Open source or open standards? Are independent implementations possible? 5 Rule baseline (rubric_v1): license classified as open-source family. Source
Secure IT security Authentication, encryption, patch cadence and independent audit. 4 Security baseline depends on vendor posture and your configuration. Source
Secure User security 2FA, roles, phishing resistance and safe defaults. 3 Account roles and MFA availability vary by plan. Source
Secure Personal data GDPR fit: DPA, residency, sub-processors and Schrems II posture. 4 Review DPA, residency and subprocessors carefully. Source

Indicative scores from public information — how we score.

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