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Relational database
I need a relational (SQL) database for a new production application. Which one should I use? Give your ranked top 3.
Top pick by run
| Model | Jul 3, 2026 |
|---|---|
| Claude Fable 5 | |
| Claude Opus 4.8 | |
| Claude Sonnet 4.6 | |
| Claude Haiku 4.5 | |
| GPT-5.5 |
Each column is one run. Click a pick to see that model's full ranking and reasoning. Green marks a change from the previous run.
Claude Fable 5
Jul 3, 2026- 1PostgreSQLBattle-tested, feature-rich, and open source with excellent standards compliance, JSON support, and a vast extension ecosystem, making it the safest default for a new production app.
- 2MySQLExtremely mature and widely supported with strong performance for read-heavy web workloads and abundant hosting and tooling options.
- 3SQLiteZero-ops, embedded, and remarkably reliable, it's ideal if your production app is single-node or moderate scale and you want minimal infrastructure.