PostgreSQL
DigitalOcean’s managed PostgreSQL handles the heavy lifting of database administration, automating updates, daily backups, and continuous monitoring. It serves as a fully managed relational database service, stripping away the operational overhead of maintaining a standard PostgreSQL instance while keeping the core functionality intact for your applications.
This setup suits teams prioritizing operational simplicity over manual control, though it comes with a strict pay-as-you-go pricing model. There is no free tier available, meaning you start paying immediately upon provisioning. This lack of a sandbox environment can be a hurdle for developers wanting to test configurations or learn the platform without incurring immediate costs.
- Free tier No
- Pricing Pay as you go
- Regions 8 · 3 continents
- SLA uptime 99.99%
- Compliance 5 certifications
- Provider health B
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- compute99.99%
- database99.99%
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8 regions across 3 continents
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- Europe
- North America