Google Cloud SQL vs PgBouncer
| Google Cloud SQL | PgBouncer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $0.04/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows | Linux, self-hosted, Windows |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Connection pooling | No | Yes |
| Automatic failover | Yes | No |
| Supported databases | MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server | PostgreSQL |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Query routing | — | No |
| Load balancing | — | Yes |
Both are listed in Best Database Proxy Software. On The Geeks Club, Google Cloud SQL scores higher on our published basis.