PostgreSQL Benchmark: AWS RDS vs. Self-Hosted on Hetzner

A new benchmark evaluates PostgreSQL performance across different environments. The study compares AWS RDS against self-hosted setups on Hetzner. Data from the

A new benchmark evaluates PostgreSQL performance across different environments. The study compares AWS RDS against self-hosted setups on Hetzner. Data from the 2026 benchmark provides insights into database efficiency. The comparison focuses on managed services versus self-managed infrastructure. Results highlight the trade-offs between convenience and control. This analysis is relevant for developers choosing database hosting. The findings offer a technical look at cost and performance metrics. This benchmark serves as a guide for infrastructure decision-making.