PostgreSQL Benchmark: AWS RDS vs Hostim vs Self-Hosted on Hetzner (2026)
Summary
A July 2026 benchmark compares AWS RDS, Hostim, and a self-hosted Hetzner setup for PostgreSQL 16 at 2 vCPU / 4 GB. The results show Hostim delivering the fastest writes, Hetzner the fastest reads, and AWS RDS being the slowest in many scenarios, while highlighting how total costs (including HA and storage) diverge from sticker prices. The post emphasizes replicated, flat-price managed Postgres as an attractive alternative and provides detailed methodology and pricing considerations.