Cloud SQLvsPostgreSQL
How 10 AI models weigh Cloud SQL against PostgreSQL on the 1 buying question where both came up.
- Cloud SQL
- 14%of answers named it
- PostgreSQL
- 83%of answers named it
- Placed higher
- 4–33times Cloud SQL vs PostgreSQL, over 37 model rankings that listed either
- Models leaning
- 0–10toward Cloud SQL vs PostgreSQL
Which models prefer which
Share of each model's answers that named each product, and how often its ranking put one above the other (a product listed beats one left off) · On the 1 shared question, every wording
| Model | Cloud SQL | PostgreSQL | Placed higher | Leans |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Claude Haiku 5.5 | 25% | 75% | 1–3 | PostgreSQL |
| GPT-6 Luna | 25% | 75% | 1–3 | PostgreSQL |
| Gemini 4 Argon | 0% | 75% | 0–3 | PostgreSQL |
| Qwen 3.8 Flash | 0% | 75% | 0–3 | PostgreSQL |
| DeepSeek V4.1 Flash | 17% | 100% | 0–4 | PostgreSQL |
| GLM-5.3 | 17% | 75% | 1–3 | PostgreSQL |
| Kimi K3 | 8% | 92% | 0–4 | PostgreSQL |
| MiniMax M3 | 17% | 100% | 0–4 | PostgreSQL |
| Mistral Large 4 | 8% | 75% | 0–3 | PostgreSQL |
| Nemotron 3.5 Super VL | 25% | 83% | 1–3 | PostgreSQL |
What the models say about Cloud SQL
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Simple managed MySQL, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server with automated backups and patching.
- GPT-6 Luna
Reliable, straightforward managed PostgreSQL and MySQL with minimal operational overhead.
- Nemotron 3.5 Super VL
Simplest managed Postgres/MySQL on GCP with seamless integration.
What the models say about PostgreSQL
One reason per model, from the shared questions
- Claude Haiku 5.5
Robust, standards-compliant, feature-rich relational database with excellent ecosystem and extensibility.
- GPT-6 Luna
Best default for most web apps: reliable, feature-rich, and supported almost everywhere.
- Gemini 4 Argon
Unmatched versatility, reliability, and extension ecosystem make it the ultimate default choice.
- Qwen 3.8 Flash
Default choice: reliable, free, supports JSON, vector search, huge ecosystem.
- DeepSeek V4.1 Flash
Default safe pick: relational, JSONB, extensions, no license cost, huge ecosystem.
- GLM-5.3
Feature-rich, reliable relational standard; JSON support fits most web app needs.
- Kimi K3
Versatile open-source default with relational power, JSON support, and extensions.
- MiniMax M3
Robust, feature-rich, and the default choice for modern web apps.
- Mistral Large 4
Best open-source relational database: powerful, extensible, ACID-compliant, free.
- Nemotron 3.5 Super VL
Feature-rich, extensible open source RDBMS ideal for most web apps.
Over time
Share of answers that named each, on the questions where both came up, each time the panel answered
| Panel run | Cloud SQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| October 26, 2026 | 14% | 83% |
| October 25, 2026 | 0% | 77% |
Question by question
Share of all answers that named each, every wording pooled, with its place among every product named · Both-named questions first
| Question | Cloud SQL | PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Best databases for web apps | 14% #15 | 83% #3 |
| Best cloud data warehouses | · | 2% #23 |