Part 3 - PgBouncer to ProxySQL: Simple-Mode Benchmark
Benchmarking the PostgreSQL middle tier under SSL — PgBouncer vs ProxySQL (1/2/4 workers), same hardware, same 4KB SELECT workload. pgbench simple mode.
ProxySQL is the leading proxy for MySQL, PostgreSQL, and their surrounding ecosystems. Scale your database infrastructure without touching your application stack or your relational database engine.
High throughput and low latency at any scale, handling thousands of connections with minimal overhead.
Instant failover detection with real-time health monitoring and seamless traffic redirection.
Detailed insights into your traffic patterns and query performance in real-time.
Compatibility
ProxySQL speaks the language of your database. With native support for the MySQL and PostgreSQL wire protocols, it works transparently with all major open source databases, cloud services, and distributed systems. Your database stack shouldn't determine your proxy choice, and for teams running polyglot infrastructures across multiple database products, ProxySQL is the single proxy layer that covers it all.
Latest Updates
Benchmarking the PostgreSQL middle tier under SSL — PgBouncer vs ProxySQL (1/2/4 workers), same hardware, same 4KB SELECT workload. pgbench simple mode.
ProxySQL 3.0.8 extends session-variable tracking beyond parsed SET statements by consuming MySQL session-state notifications from backend OK packets.
Whether you're a startup or an enterprise, we have a plan that fits your needs.
Perfect for small projects and feature evaluation.
For production environments requiring reliability.
Scale-out infrastructure for large organizations.