The document summarizes some of the key differences between MySQL and PostgreSQL databases. It notes that PostgreSQL has more advanced features than MySQL, such as multiple table types, clustering, genetic query optimization, and procedural languages. However, it also points out that MySQL has better performance in some benchmarks. The document then discusses the licensing, noting that PostgreSQL has a liberal open source license while MySQL has more restrictive licensing. It concludes by discussing the debate around "clever" databases with stored procedures versus keeping application logic out of the database.