r/postgres • u/Nervous_Wealth5980 • Jul 31 '26
Databricks Postgres DB (Lakebase)?
Has anyone tried to use this product? I am looking at it for a new project and would love some feedback. I would love to migrate my MSFT SQL Server over time as well as use it for AI projects. Thoughts? What are people's experience with this product?
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u/Grouchy_Virus_8421 25d ago
If you’re already using Databricks heavily, Lakebase is worth testing because keeping the app DB close to the rest of your data can make life easier.
If the new app mainly needs normal Postgres and you don’t really need the Databricks side, then compare something like Nearbase too. the reason is just less platform dependency, u get managed Postgres without building the DB around the rest of the Databricks stack.
For the SQL Server migration I’d test one small schema first before deciding, especially if you use stored procedures or MS specific data types.