What does end-of-life mean?
November 13, 2025
As of November 13, 2025, PostgreSQL® 13 will no longer receive security patches or bug fixes from the community. Your database systems will potentially be vulnerable to known security flaws.
The PostgreSQL® Community typically supports each major version for 5 years. PostgreSQL® 13 was released in September 2020, and its last update, 13.22, was released on August 14, 2025.
The risks
- No more security patches
- No bug fixes or improvements
- Compliance issues for commercial users
- Increased risk of cyberattacks
- Potential data breaches
Many companies are affected
PostgreSQL® Version 13 has been and is widely used by many companies worldwide. Despite its End-of-Life, many have not yet implemented or been able to implement the necessary migrations to a newer release. This will become a problem and can limit the company's resilience.
Lack of Experience
Many users lack the technical expertise for a secure upgrade
Lack of Time
IT teams are overloaded and cannot perform extensive migrations
Complexity
Production systems require careful planning and testing
The dangers of an unpatched database
No Bug Fixes
Known errors remain unresolved and can lead to system malfunctions and possible failures
Security Vulnerabilities
Newly discovered vulnerabilities are no longer closed
Attack Surface
Your systems can become an easy target for cyberattacks
Compliance Risks
Commercial users have problems with their certification requirements and possibly legal requirements.
credativ offers you two solutions
credativ GmbH offers its customers a professional way out of this dilemma. This consists of two parts:
Part 1 - Migration
Migration to Current Version
We offer comprehensive consulting and active support for migrating from PostgreSQL® 13 to a current version suitable for your needs.
Our team of experts accompanies you completely through the entire process and supports you as needed with our tool credativ-pg-migrator.
Part 2 - Buy time
Extended Support for PostgreSQL® 13
We give you more time. Get exclusive access to a patched source code and corresponding packages for the Debian Linux distribution "Trixie" on x86_64.
We can also support other distributions on request.
Part 1 - Professional Migration
Complete Support by Experts
Our experienced team supports you every step of the way in migrating to a current PostgreSQL® version.
Our Services:
- Comprehensive analysis of your current environment
- Creation of a customized migration strategy
- Use of our tool credativ-pg-migrator
- Performing tests and validation
- Support during the go-live
- Post-Migration Support
Part 2 - PostgreSQL® 13 LTS Support
The deadline has technically already passed – PostgreSQL® 13 no longer receives new patches from the community. However, we exclusively continue to offer our customers security and stability.
Patched Source Code
Access to continuously maintained and secured PostgreSQL® 13 LTS source code with important security patches.
Ready-made Packages
Precompiled packages for Debian Linux on x86_64, other distributions available on request.
Exclusive Repository
Direct access to our secure repository and package server for easy updates and maintenance.
Transparent pricing
LTS Support Subscription
Fixed Monthly Price
Access to packages and repository - no matter how many instances you use.
Access compensates for our maintenance efforts. We do not sell licenses for PostgreSQL® 13.
Consulting Service
Time & Material Basis
Flexible billing based on hourly effort for individual consulting and support. We would be happy to give you a more precise estimate of the expected effort for your migration project after an initial workshop.
Important Note: Our PostgreSQL® 13 LTS Support is only offered until the End-of-Life of the subsequent version in November 2026, as we derive the fixes for Version 13 LTS from the patches for Version 14. We will only backport the issues found there to the previous version. No further guarantee of functionality or freedom from errors can be given. The LTS Support is not affiliated with the PostgreSQL® Project and is not promoted by the project. PostgreSQL®, Postgres® and the Elephant Logo (Slonik) are registered trademarks of the PostgreSQL Community Association of Canada.