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Comparison

PgBeam vs PgBouncer

PgBouncer is the default open-source PostgreSQL connection pooler. It is battle-tested, lightweight, and widely deployed. PgBeam adds query caching, multi-region distribution, and a managed service on top of connection pooling.

Feature Comparison

FeaturePgBouncerPgBeam
Connection poolingYesYes
Query cachingNoYes
Multi-regionNoYes
Managed serviceNo (self-hosted)Yes
SetupConfig file + opsOne connection string
Prepared statementsYes (v1.21+)Yes
Maturity15+ yearsTechnical Preview
CostFree (self-hosted)Free tier available

When to use PgBouncer

  • ItemSingle-region deployment where caching is not needed
  • ItemTeam comfortable managing pooler infrastructure
  • ItemProven solution with 15+ years of production use

When to use PgBeam

  • ItemYou want query caching, not just pooling
  • ItemMulti-region with automatic routing to the nearest node
  • ItemManaged service with no infrastructure to operate

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