When Should You Choose CNPG Instead of AWS RDS?

If you're using CNPG, it's often for environments beyond just production. Many people find it's cheaper and more flexible compared to RDS, allowing for more resource optimization. Plus, if you're running multiple database instances, CNPG can handle that without the extra costs associated with RDS.

Another angle to consider is customization. If you want to utilize specific versions or extensions of Postgres that AWS RDS doesn't allow, CNPG gives you that freedom. Sometimes those restrictions can really hold back development.

Cost is definitely a big factor when deciding between CNPG and AWS RDS. While you get convenience with RDS, running your own setup can save you a lot of money in the long run. It's not just about saving cash, though; you also gain more control over your database configurations and environments. So, a lot of us weigh the effort of managing CNPG against the overall costs of RDS.

Totally agree about the cost! We switched to CNPG from RDS mainly because it was becoming too expensive for our scale. However, beyond cost, we also appreciate the uniformity in our database setups, especially when managing software across different cloud providers.

A key advantage of CNPG is its compatibility with multi-cloud and hybrid setups. If your infrastructure includes non-AWS systems, RDS can be limiting, while CNPG allows for replication and smoother operations across platforms. That flexibility can really save you headaches if you're not all in on AWS.