MySQL vs PostgreSQL? Which should I choose for my Django project?

Question

My Django project is going to be backed by a large database with several hundred thousand entries, and will need to support searching (I\'ll probably end up using djangosear

Answer 1

For whatever it's worth the the creators of Django recommend PostgreSQL.

If you're not tied to any legacy system and have the freedom to choose a database back-end, we recommend PostgreSQL, which achives a fine balance between cost, features, speed and stability. (The Definitive Guide to Django, p. 15)