ProxySQL vs SPQR
| ProxySQL | SPQR | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Linux, self-hosted | — |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Deployment model | self-hosted | self-hosted |
| Connection pooling | Yes | Yes |
| Query routing | Yes | Yes |
| Load balancing | Yes | — |
| Automatic failover | Yes | — |
| Supported databases | MySQL protocol, PostgreSQL protocol, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, Percona Server for MySQL, ClickHouse | PostgreSQL |
Both are listed in Best Database Proxy Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, ProxySQL scores higher on our published basis.