PostgreSQL vs. MySQL Syntax Differences
PostgreSQL has very similar syntax to MySQL, but some commands differ which can be annoying when switching between the two flavors of SQL. That's why we put together a quick reference list of all the syntax differences for commonly used SQL commands:
| Purpose | PostgreSQL | MySQL | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Select with Offset | ||||
| Case-Insensitive Matching | ||||
| Substring | ||||
| Extract Date Part | ||||
| Add Interval to Date | ||||
| Date Difference | ||||
| JSON Field Extraction | ||||
| Full-Text Search | ||||
| Regex Matching | ||||
| Random Row | ||||
| Limit with Ties | ❌ Not supported; must emulate manually |
For more a detailed look at the SQL syntax differences for date-time functions, read this article on MySQL vs. PostgreSQL for Date and Time Functions:
And to actually put these SQL skills to the test, try these MySQL/PostgreSQL interview questions: