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PostgREST vs DreamFactory: catalog facts
PostgREST	DreamFactory
Free Free and open source under the MIT licence, supported by sponsors.	Freemium Open source under Apache-2.0, with commercial licences available.
Windows, Self-hosted, Command line	Self-hosted
Generates an API from the database schema with no custom code Authorization handled through PostgreSQL roles and permissions	Automatic REST APIs for many data sources Built-in RBAC, API keys and OpenAPI docs
Works only with PostgreSQL Logic beyond what SQL views and functions express needs other services	Website is aimed at enterprise buyers and demos Some features sit behind commercial licences
Downloadable app, Self-hosted	Self-hosted
Open source	Open source
License: MIT	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

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