Managed Database Hosting
Fully managed database hosting with automated backups, updates, monitoring, and replication. PostgreSQL, MySQL, MongoDB, Redis, and 30+ more. From $11/mo.
Why Elestio for databases
Your Database, Fully Managed
Deploy on a dedicated VM with automated backups, free SSL/TLS, same-day updates, 24/7 monitoring, and full SSH root access. No shared resources, no noisy neighbors.
Available Databases
| Database | Type | Use Case | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| PostgreSQL | Relational | General purpose, ACID-compliant | $11/mo |
| MySQL | Relational | Web applications, CMS | $11/mo |
| MariaDB | Relational | MySQL alternative, enhanced features | $11/mo |
| FerretDB | Document | Flexible schema, JSON-like data | $11/mo |
| Redis | Key-Value | Caching, sessions, real-time data | $11/mo |
| Valkey | Key-Value | Redis fork, open-source caching | $11/mo |
| OpenSearch | Search | Full-text search, log analytics | $11/mo |
| ClickHouse | Column | Analytics, OLAP, real-time reporting | $11/mo |
| TimescaleDB | Time-series | IoT, metrics, time-series data | $11/mo |
| InfluxDB | Time-series | Monitoring, observability, sensors | $11/mo |
| ScyllaDB | Distributed | Global scale, multi-region | $11/mo |
| Cassandra | Wide-column | High throughput, large-scale writes | $11/mo |
| Neo4j | Graph | Relationships, knowledge graphs | $11/mo |
| Meilisearch | Search | Instant search, typo-tolerant | $11/mo |
| MinIO | Object | S3-compatible object storage | $11/mo |
What's Included with Every Database
Automated Daily Backups
Daily automated backups with configurable retention. On-demand backups and one-click restore from the dashboard. Never lose data.
Free SSL/TLS Encryption
Every database connection is encrypted with auto-renewed SSL/TLS certificates. No extra cost, no manual renewal.
Software Updates
Same-day security patches and version updates. Applied automatically with zero-downtime where supported. Stay current without the maintenance burden.
24/7 Monitoring
Health checks every 60 seconds. CPU, memory, disk, and connection monitoring with automatic alerts. Automatic service restart on failure.
Firewall Configuration
Preconfigured firewall rules. Whitelist IPs, restrict access to specific ports, and control network access from the dashboard.
SSH Root Access
Full root SSH access to your dedicated VM. Install extensions, run custom scripts, tune configurations, and access database logs directly.
Managed vs Self-Hosted Databases
| Dimension | Self-Hosted | Elestio Managed |
|---|---|---|
| Setup time | Hours to days | Under 5 minutes |
| Backups | Manual configuration | Automated daily, included |
| Updates | Manual, often delayed | Automated, same-day |
| Monitoring | DIY (Prometheus, Grafana, etc.) | Built-in, 24/7 |
| SSL/TLS | Manual certificate management | Free, auto-renewed |
| Security patches | Your responsibility | Applied automatically |
| DevOps expertise needed | Significant | None |
| Total cost (incl. engineer time) | $500-5,000+/mo | From $11/mo |
Choose Your Cloud
Deploy your managed database on any of 9 cloud providers across 100+ regions worldwide. No vendor lock-in - migrate between providers at any time.
Hetzner
Best price-performance ratio. EU and US regions.
DigitalOcean
Developer-friendly, simple pricing.
Linode
Reliable infrastructure, transparent pricing.
Vultr
High-performance compute, 32 locations worldwide.
Scaleway
European cloud, green energy powered.
Netcup
German hosting, excellent value for EU deployments.
TensorDock
GPU-optimized cloud for AI and ML workloads.
AWS (Lightsail)
Amazon infrastructure, predictable pricing.
Azure
Enterprise-grade Microsoft cloud, compliance-ready.
You can also bring your own VM (BYOVM) from any provider. Manage everything with Terraform.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
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What databases does Elestio support?
Elestio supports 30+ databases including PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Redis, Valkey, Elasticsearch, ClickHouse, TimescaleDB, InfluxDB, CockroachDB, Cassandra, Neo4j, Meilisearch, MinIO, and more. All are fully managed with automated backups, updates, and monitoring.
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How much does managed database hosting cost on Elestio?
Managed database hosting starts at $11/mo on Elestio. This includes a dedicated VM, automated daily backups, free SSL/TLS encryption, software updates, 24/7 monitoring, firewall configuration, and SSH root access. No hidden fees or add-on charges.
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Are backups included with managed databases?
Yes. Every managed database on Elestio includes automated daily backups at no extra cost. You can also trigger on-demand backups and restore from any backup point with one click from the dashboard.
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Can I connect to my database via SSH?
Yes. Every Elestio database runs on a dedicated VM with full root SSH access. You can connect directly to the database, run custom queries, install extensions, and configure advanced settings that shared database services don't allow.
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Does Elestio support database replication and clustering?
Yes. Elestio supports clustering for high availability on supported databases. You can deploy multi-node clusters with automated failover. See the Clusters page for details on available configurations.
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How do I migrate my existing database to Elestio?
Elestio provides full SSH access, so you can use standard database migration tools (pg_dump, mysqldump, mongodump, etc.) to import your data. For enterprise migrations, Level 3 support includes migration assistance from a dedicated Customer Success Manager.
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