shouldiuse.io

VERDICT

Should I use Postgresqlco?

PostgreSQL Configuration for Humans - postgresqlco.nf

Depends. Use it if you administer PostgreSQL and want free, organized config-parameter documentation; there is nothing to purchase. Skip it if you expected a managed database, a tuning tool, or an actively supported product.

Confidence

Medium. Based on 6 directly relevant public sources; most other evidence covers PostgreSQL the database, not postgresqlco.nf.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo evidence in sources
  • Security postureSparse security page, no findings either way

Pricing

$0

Free reference site

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes

Best for

  • Postgres DBAs tuning configs
  • Ops teams validating settings
  • Devs learning what parameters do

Not for

  • Anyone shopping for a database, hosting, or tooling purchase
  • Teams wanting monitoring, alerting, or automated tuning
  • Casual users — official Postgres docs already cover this free

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

Built by consultancy OnGres; tied to their commercial interests and could go stale

medium

Low visible community activity; main coverage is the 2020 launch post

low

Requires JavaScript; scripted or curl access returns an error page

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free docs for Postgres config parameters with context/requirement flags
  • Maintained by OnGres, a specialist PostgreSQL consultancy
  • Covered at launch on Hacker News

Cons

  • Site returned a JavaScript-required error; content didn't render
  • Almost no third-party reviews or community discussion found
  • Reference site only — not software or a service you buy
  • Overlaps with canonical, free official Postgres documentation

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/26/2026 - 6 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

official x3security x1news x2

Key stats

  • Value for money: 5/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 6

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 5/5. Free; nothing to pay for
  • Ease of use: 3/5. Page required JavaScript; content didn't render
  • Feature depth: 4/5. Per-parameter docs with context and requirement flags
  • Support quality. No evidence in sources
  • Security posture. Sparse security page, no findings either way
  • $0 Price Public reference site, no paid plans found
  • Jan 2020 Launched Hacker News launch thread
  • OnGres Maintainer Specialist PostgreSQL consultancy (OnGres S.L./Inc)

Pricing

Free reference site

$0

  • Full parameter documentation
  • No paid plans found in sources

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

What users say

user feedback is scarce; the main community signal is a 2020 Hacker News launch thread.

Full analysis

Based on 6 directly relevant public sources; most other evidence covers PostgreSQL the database, not postgresqlco.nf.

Free Postgres config-parameter docs from consultancy OnGres — handy for DBAs, but a reference site, not a product.

Methodology

Based on 6 directly relevant public sources; most other evidence covers PostgreSQL the database, not postgresqlco.nf.

Sources

  1. Postgresqlco.nf: PostgreSQL Configuration for Humansnews.ycombinator.com
    news
  2. Privacy Policypostgresqlco.nf
    official
  3. PostgreSQL Documentation: createrole_self_grant parameterpostgresqlco.nf
    official
  4. Product security pagepostgresqlco.nf
    security
  5. OnGres — Aboutongres.com
    official
  6. Postgres Weekly Issue #526postgresweekly.com
    news

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