Decision Workspace
pg-embed-alternative vs postgresql_embedded vs postgresql_commands
Side-by-side comparison of Rust crates
40
pg-embed-alternative
growingv0.8.0-rc1
Run a Postgresql database locally on Linux, MacOS or Windows as part of another Rust application or test.
64
postgresql_embedded
growingv0.20.4
Install and run a PostgreSQL database locally on Linux, MacOS or Windows. PostgreSQL can be bundled with your application, or downloaded on demand.
64
postgresql_commands
growingv0.20.4
PostgreSQL commands for interacting with a PostgreSQL server.
Core Metrics
| pg-embed-alternative | postgresql_embedded | postgresql_commands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Score | 40 | 64 | 64 |
| Total Downloads | 2.7K | 2.4M | 2.5M |
| 30d Downloads | 0 | 117.2K | 116.1K |
| Dependents | 6 | 462 | 122 |
| Releases | 1 | 64 | 44 |
| Last Updated | 743d ago | 34d ago | 34d ago |
| Age | 2y | 2y 5m | 2y 3m |
Health Breakdown
pg-embed-alternative
Maintenance
1
Quality
15
Community
8
Popularity
4
Documentation
12
postgresql_embedded
Maintenance
17
Quality
15
Community
12
Popularity
8
Documentation
12
postgresql_commands
Maintenance
17
Quality
16
Community
11
Popularity
8
Documentation
12
Technical Details
| pg-embed-alternative | postgresql_embedded | postgresql_commands | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Version | 0.8.0-rc1 | 0.20.4 | 0.20.4 |
| Stable (≥1.0) | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| License | MIT/Apache-2.0 | (Apache-2.0 OR MIT) AND PostgreSQL | (Apache-2.0 OR MIT) AND PostgreSQL |
| Dependencies | 15 | 19 | 5 |
| Crate Size | 17KB | 43KB | 52KB |
| Features | 3 | 9 | 2 |
| Yanked % | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Edition | 2018 | 2024 | 2024 |
| MSRV | — | 1.94.0 | 1.94.0 |
| Owners | 1 | 1 | 1 |
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Quick Verdict
- •postgresql_embedded leads with a health score of 64/100, but none of the options score above 80.
- •postgresql_commands has the most downloads (2.5M), suggesting wider adoption.
- •postgresql_embedded is depended on by 462 crates — strongest ecosystem trust.
- •⚠ pg-embed-alternative has not been updated in over a year.