PgBouncer

Name: PgBouncer
Author: The PgBouncer contributors

A lightweight PostgreSQL connection pooler that helps databases handle many client connections.

By The PgBouncer contributors

Free Open sourceWindows macOS Linux

Official websitepgbouncer.org

Download pagepgbouncer.org

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Alternatives

Pgpool-IIPgpool-II also pools PostgreSQL connections and adds load balancing and high availability, while PgBouncer is described as a lightweight connection pooler.
pg_activityTop-like terminal monitor that shows live activity on a PostgreSQL server.
PostgreSQLThe open-source relational database with 35 years behind it, known for correctness, extensibility and a long feature list.

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About PgBouncer

PgBouncer sits between PostgreSQL clients and a database, pooling connections so clients can share a smaller number of server connections. It is designed to reduce connection overhead and help control the number of connections reaching PostgreSQL.

It is distributed as source code and has documentation for installation, configuration, and use. PgBouncer is maintained as an independent project and continues to publish releases.

Strengths

Pools PostgreSQL connections
Provides configuration and usage documentation
Has current releases

Limitations

Designed specifically for PostgreSQL

Details

Pricing: FreeFree and open source under the ISC license.
License: ISC
Developer: The PgBouncer contributors
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
How it runs: Downloadable app
Best suited for: PostgreSQL administrators managing connection load
Categories: Database tools, Developer tools
Last verified: October 8, 2026
Added: October 8, 2026
Provenance: Selected from the Homebrew formula
Sources: pgbouncer.org

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