Vetted Score
4.7
/ 5.0
Earns a high score for its unmatched scalability, strong consistency guarantees, and seamless integration with Google Cloud services.
Key Features
Strong Consistency at Global Scale
Provides ACID transactions and synchronous replication across regions for globally distributed applications.
Automatic Sharding and Scaling
Dynamically splits data into splits and adds nodes without downtime, handling petabyte-scale workloads.
SQL Interface with PostgreSQL Dialect
Supports ANSI SQL queries and PostgreSQL syntax, enabling easy migration from existing relational databases.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, Google Cloud offers a free tier that includes a limited number of nodes and storage each month for new users.
Spanner supports ANSI SQL and a PostgreSQL dialect, allowing familiar query syntax and tools.
Spanner automatically shards data into splits and adds compute nodes as needed, providing seamless horizontal scaling without manual intervention.
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Specifications
Pricing Model
Pay-as-you-go pricing based on compute nodes, storage, and network usage, with a free tier for limited usage.
Supported Platforms
Web (REST API)LinuxWindowsmacOS