Small SaaS apps
Ship a managed PostgreSQL database fast, keep the setup simple, and add API or CLI automation when the product matures.
Managed PostgreSQL · pooling included
Postgres without
the side project.
For indie hackers, hobby devs, and small teams who'd rather ship than babysit a Postgres box. Every database includes PgBouncer pooling and 30-day backups. Pro and Business add the REST API and published CLI, with flat plan pricing and no usage meter.
dbhost.app/dashboard
Features
Everything you need to
manage databases
From provisioning to monitoring, DBHost handles the complexity so you can focus on shipping.
One-Click Provisioning
Spin up a new PostgreSQL database in seconds. DBHost creates the database, provisions credentials, and wires PgBouncer before the new instance becomes active.
readyStart from the dashboard and provision a new database in seconds.
Connection Pooling
Built-in PgBouncer on every database. Multiplexes connections for lower overhead and better performance.
5 connections→3 pooled
Backups
Daily pg_dump backups with 30-day retention and encrypted off-host storage. Trigger an on-demand backup from the dashboard on every plan.
Creating backup...Just now
REST API
Pro and Business include a REST API that fits into any stack. No SDK required. Use selected-database keys for least-privilege automation or full-access keys for account-wide workflows.
terminal
$curl -X POST dbhost.app/api/v1/databases \
-H "Authorization: Bearer dbh_..." \
-d '{"name":"analytics-v2"}'
SQL Explorer
Owners can browse public tables or run guarded read-only SQL directly from the dashboard. Explorer keeps destructive and system-level statements blocked by default.
TablesSQL Query
select current_database(), current_schema();
1 row returnedguarded query
current_database
current_schema
analytics-v2
public
Scoped API Keys
Create least-privilege keys for selected databases or full-access keys for account-wide automation. Selected scope is the recommended default.
Selected databasesrecommended
app-prodanalytics-v2
create databasesno
Full account accessoptional
all owned databases
create databasesyes
Architecture
Built for reliability
A hybrid architecture that separates your control plane from your data plane.
Control Plane
Vercel · Next.js 16
Dashboard
REST API
SQL Explorer
HTTPS · Bearer Token
Data Plane
Ubuntu · Hetzner HEL1
PostgreSQL 16
PgBouncer
FastAPI Agent
Caddy (Auto-TLS)
Port 6432 · TLS
Your Application
Isolated Planes
The management dashboard and database runtime are separate, so a control-plane incident does not run inside the data plane.
503 Error
Separate runtime
Authenticated Control Channel
Control-plane actions reach the agent over an authenticated HTTPS channel before any provisioning or backup work happens on the VPS.
Bearer token
Agent
Pooled App Connections
Applications connect through PgBouncer on port 6432 so traffic spikes are absorbed by the pool instead of overwhelming PostgreSQL backends.
PgBouncer
Developer Experience
Integrate in minutes
Pro and Business can use the REST API directly or work from the published CLI. No SDK required.
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npx @dbhost-app/cli@latest auth login --api-key dbh_...
npx @dbhost-app/cli@latest databases create analytics-v2 \
--display-name "Analytics V2" --jsonOutputCLI JSON
Saved credentials to ~/.config/dbhost/config.json
{
"id": "6f2d7f1a-6ec4-4ac9-bf5b-69a36c8f8d3d",
"name": "analytics-v2",
"displayName": "Analytics V2",
"status": "active",
"host": "db.dbhost.app",
"port": 6432
}Next.js
Django
Rails
Laravel
Express
Go
Prisma
Drizzle
Best Fit
Built for real developer workflows
Managed PostgreSQL hosting for developers. DBHost is designed for teams that want managed Postgres without turning database operations into a side project.
Internal tools
Stand up project-specific databases for dashboards, automations, and line-of-business tools without running your own Postgres box.
Staging environments
Create isolated databases for previews, QA, and test runs, then reset passwords or trigger backups as part of your workflow.
Agencies with many apps
Keep multiple client databases in one developer-friendly control plane and use scoped API keys when you need tighter access boundaries.
Trust & FAQ
Honest infrastructure answers
Clear operational details and sensible boundaries help teams choose the right fit faster, especially when a database ends up in the critical path.
How does connection pooling work?
Every database is fronted by PgBouncer on port 6432, so app traffic goes through the pool instead of opening a PostgreSQL backend for every idle connection.
How do backups work today?
DBHost takes daily pg_dump backups, stores them off-host in encrypted S3 storage, and retains them for 30 days. Every plan can trigger on-demand backups from the dashboard; Pro and Business can also use the API or CLI.
How does DBHost handle access boundaries?
Use scoped API keys when automation should touch only selected databases, keep the dashboard SQL Explorer owner-only and read-only, and rely on public route budgets and abuse controls to make direct HTTP probing less noisy.
What is DBHost best for right now?
DBHost is a strong fit for small SaaS apps, internal tools, staging environments, and agencies managing several app databases. It does not yet offer replicas, PITR, or multi-region failover.
How does DBHost handle growth?
Shared plans use isolated databases on shared DBHost infrastructure, with PgBouncer transaction pooling in front of PostgreSQL. We monitor disk, connectivity, backup freshness, and pool pressure. If your app outgrows the shared limits, we'll work with you on a migration path - but if you need horizontal scaling or read replicas today, DBHost isn't the right fit yet.
Security
Tight boundaries without a heavier workflow
The system is stricter in the places that matter most: automation paths stay scoped, explorer traffic stays boxed in, and direct HTTP abuse burns budget before it becomes useful.
Default postureHardened
The new posture is narrow, read-first, and hostile to noisy traffic.
These changes are meant to feel structural, not ceremonial. Every control closes a specific path, while paid-plan CLI and REST API workflows keep their narrow authorization boundaries.
01Scope
Scoped API keys
A selected-database key lights one path and leaves the rest cold.
02Read path
Guarded explorer
Read-only queries pass through a tighter gate. Destructive ones die at the boundary.
03Safety rails
Traffic, pooling, backups
Burst traffic is metered, connections stay pooled, and backups keep copying quietly in the background.
Pricing
Start free, scale when ready
Simple, transparent pricing. No surprises.
Free
Evaluate DBHost, internal tools, and staging.
$0 /month
- 1 database
- 250 MB per database
- Web dashboard
- Community support
Popular
Pro
Indie devs and small SaaS teams.
$5 /month
- 5 databases
- 1 GB per database
- REST API access
- Database-scoped API keys
- PgBouncer transaction pooling
Business
Agencies, multiple apps, and heavier production use.
$15 /month
- 20 databases
- 2 GB per database
- REST API access
- Database-scoped API keys
- Everything in Pro
What every database includes
- PostgreSQL 16 with PgBouncer (transaction mode)
- Pooled client connections through PgBouncer
- TLS-encrypted connections on port 6432
- Daily automated backups with 30-day retention
- On-demand backups from the dashboard
- Per-database IP allowlisting
- Isolated databases on shared DBHost infrastructure
Ready to stop managing your own databases?
Managed PostgreSQL starting at $0/mo. No credit card required.