PostgreSQL vs MySQL for API Automation Workflows (opens in new tab)

What You'll Need n8n Cloud or self-hosted n8n instance Hetzner VPS or Contabo VPS for self-hosted database deployment DigitalOcean as an alternative hosting option PostgreSQL or MySQL installed locally or on your server Node.js 16+ (for testing workflows locally) A REST client like Postman or cURL for API testing Table of Contents Why Database Choice Matters for Automation PostgreSQL: The Advanced Data Engine MySQL: The Speed and Simplicity Champion Head-to-Head Comparison for API Workflows B...