Decision Workspace
heliosdb-nano vs pg-embed vs postgresql_embedded
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
51
heliosdb-nano
experimentalv3.32.2
PostgreSQL-compatible embedded database with TDE + ZKE encryption, HNSW vector search, Product Quantization, git-like branching, time-travel queries, materialized views, row-level security, and 50+ enterprise features
61
pg-embed
stablev1.0.0
Run a Postgresql database locally on Linux, MacOS or Windows as part of another Rust application or test.
61
postgresql_embedded
growingv0.20.2
Install and run a PostgreSQL database locally on Linux, MacOS or Windows. PostgreSQL can be bundled with your application, or downloaded on demand.
Core Metrics
| heliosdb-nano | pg-embed | postgresql_embedded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 51 | 61 | 61 |
| Total Downloads | 218 | 201.0K | 1.9M |
| 30d Downloads | 0 | 10.1K | 353.8K |
| Dependents | 1 | 64 | 401 |
| Releases | 17 | 28 | 62 |
| Last Updated | 1d ago | 90d ago | 93d ago |
| Age | 25d | 5y 2m | 2y 3m |
Health Breakdown
heliosdb-nano
Maintenance
13
Quality
13
Community
7
Popularity
3
Documentation
15
pg-embed
Maintenance
13
Quality
16
Community
11
Popularity
6
Documentation
15
postgresql_embedded
Maintenance
14
Quality
15
Community
12
Popularity
8
Documentation
12
Technical Details
| heliosdb-nano | pg-embed | postgresql_embedded | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 3.32.2 | 1.0.0 | 0.20.2 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | MIT/Apache-2.0 | (Apache-2.0 OR MIT) AND PostgreSQL |
| Dependencies | 80 | 13 | 19 |
| Crate Size | 2.4MB | 272KB | 43KB |
| Features | 23 | 3 | 9 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2021 | 2024 | 2024 |
| MSRV | 1.85 | 1.88 | 1.92.0 |
| Owners | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •pg-embed leads with a health score of 61/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •postgresql_embedded has the most downloads (1.9M), suggesting wider adoption.
- •postgresql_embedded is depended on by 401 crates — strongest ecosystem trust.
- •postgresql_embedded is pre-1.0 — API may change.