# Crunchy Data Alternative: Command Prompt

> Looking for a Crunchy Data alternative? Command Prompt supports Postgres wherever it runs: vanilla, cloud-managed, or containerized.

# The Crunchy Data Alternative

Command Prompt supports Postgres wherever it runs: vanilla, cloud-managed, or containerized

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## The Crunchy Data Alternative When You Don't Need a Distribution

Crunchy Data's / Snowflake subscription is anchored to its stack Crunchy Certified Postgres, the Kubernetes operator, Crunchy Bridge. If you're on that stack, it's a good home. If you just run Postgres, vanilla, on RDS, or Aurora, on your own metal, Command Prompt supports what you already have, priced on service rather than software.

## Why teams look for a Crunchy Data alternative

Crunchy has real strengths: the best-known Postgres Kubernetes operator, serious upstream contributors, and a strong government story. The teams who call us instead usually say:

  *  **"We don't run Kubernetes."** The operator is the center of gravity of the offering; without it, the subscription buys software you won't deploy.
  *  **"We're on cloud-managed Postgres."** RDS, Aurora, Azure, Cloud SQLyou need expertise on top of the platform, not another platform.
  *  **"We want support priced on service."** Per-node software subscriptions scale with infrastructure, not with how much help you actually need.



What  |  Command Prompt  |  Crunchy Data   
---|---|---  
Center of gravity  |  Support and services on your existing Postgres  |  Crunchy Certified Postgres, CPK operator, Bridge   
Vanilla/community Postgres  |  Fully supported, as-is  |  Via Crunchy Certified packages   
Cloud-managed PG (RDS, Aurora, Azure, GCP)  |  Supported  |  Bridge is their managed offering   
Kubernetes  |  Supported (your operator of choice)  |  CPK — their flagship   
Government/compliance  |  FedRAMP-compliant patching  |  Certified/hardened containers, strong DoD story   
EOL versions  |  PgLTS: 8 years per release, 3 beyond community EOL — published timeline  |  Per subscription terms   
Pricing  |  Fixed hourly + SLA retainer; no per-instance pricing  |  Subscription around the Crunchy stack   
Ownership  |  Independent, founder-operated since 1997  |  Acquired by Snowflake   
How Command Prompt compares

## Who should switch

  * You run **Postgres with or without Kubernetes,** bare metal, VMs, or cloud-managed, and need engineers, not a distribution.
  * You're on **RDS/Aurora/Azure/GCP** and want a partner who supports managed Postgres daily.
  * You need **regulated-environment patching** (we provide FedRAMP-compliant patching) without adopting a new software stack to get it.
  * You're on an **EOL major version** and want the published PgLTS timeline rather than negotiated terms.



## Ready to switch?

Contact us today

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## Who should stay with Crunchy Data

If you're invested in **Crunchy Bridge** or run **defense/government programs already built on their certified containers**.

## Switching is a support transition, not a migration

Your databases stay exactly where they are supported by a company that has been doing it since 1997. No outside investors, No debt.

## Talk to an engineer

[Contact us](</contact-us/>) and describe your environment. See [Support Plans](</support/>) and [Postgres Support](</support/postgres-support/>) for platform coverage.

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