Deploy PostgreSQL on AWS in under 2 minutes

AI Managed PostgreSQL Built for Production

AI managed PostgreSQL hosting on AWS with built-in MCP server support for provisioning, database monitoring and backups, and scaling through natural language. The most affordable database hosting - no DevOps team required.

Deploy for free Starts ~$5/m
PostgreSQL 16-17 38 AWS regions Deploy in under 2 minutes
Industry first
<2 min

Zero to production database

No competitor has this
76 MCP tools

AI-native database infrastructure management

Others charge $20K+/yr
$79 BYOC

Your AWS, our management - bring your own cloud database

The unified dashboard

AI Managed PostgreSQL Monitoring in Real Time

AI managed PostgreSQL dashboard showing real-time database monitoring and backups
Platform

Built for production.
Not just demos.

MCP Server

76 MCP Server PostgreSQL Tools. From Your IDE.

Provision, scale, backup, monitor, configure - all through Claude, Cursor, or VS Code. Natural language, no context switching. The only AI managed PostgreSQL platform with MCP server built in.

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mcp · backups
VPC + security groups 0:12
EC2 instance launched 0:48
Database monitoring and backups active 1:22
Database ready 1:47
Instant Provisioning

Deploy PostgreSQL on AWS in Under 2 Minutes

Choose your instance, pick PostgreSQL 16 or 17, hit deploy. VPC, security groups, backups, monitoring, and alerts - all configured automatically on AWS EC2. The fastest managed PostgreSQL hosting available.

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Bring your own cloud

Your Cloud. Our AI-Native Database Management.

Databases run in your own AWS account - a true bring your own cloud database setup. You own the infrastructure. We handle provisioning, monitoring, backups, scaling, and alerts. 30% of managed price per database. Requires Pro tier ($79/mo).

No sales calls. No waiting.
Launch one with MCP in under 30 seconds.

Your AWS VPC · EC2 · EBS SelfHost Management Your data never leaves your account
Global Availability

Deploy Across 38 AWS Regions

30+ AWS regions worldwide for lower latency and higher reliability. Deploy PostgreSQL on AWS wherever your users are.

Global AWS regions for managed PostgreSQL hosting
Live Metrics

Real-Time Database Monitoring and Backups

Get continuous visibility into performance, usage, and system health in real time. AI-native database alerts notify you before issues escalate.

Real-time PostgreSQL database monitoring chart showing cache hit ratio
Transparent pricing

The Most Affordable Database Hosting

Predictable and low, without hidden charges or scaling penalties. SelfHost is the cheap managed PostgreSQL option that doesn't cut corners.

Compute$2.04
Storage$1.82
Platform$1.35
Feature tierFree
+ Backups, add-ons if enabledvaries
Cost per month $5.22
Pricing

Simple. Predictable. Affordable Database Hosting.

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SelfHost provisions and manages in our cloud.

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20 GB 500 GB
Estimated Monthly Bill
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Cost Breakdown
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Platform 35% margin
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Same DB on DigitalOcean: $30/mo · DB savings: $96 /yr

How SelfHost Compares: AI Managed PostgreSQL at the Lowest Cost

SelfHost Digital Ocean Neon RDS
2 GB Postgres$22$30$69$37
AI management76 MCP tools---
BYOC$79/mo--DIY
Provisioning<2 min~5 min~1 min~15 min
Team membersUnlimitedLimitedPer-seatIAM
Offerings

Complete Operational Visibility
Across Your Databases

Live Metrics

Performance Monitoring

Track CPU, memory, disk I/O, latency, and throughput in real time to understand how your databases perform under load.

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Real Time Metrics
Real-time PostgreSQL performance monitoring metrics
CPU Stats
0 ↑ 11.6%
Memory Consumed
0 GB ↑ 4.7%
Latency Metrics
Instance Status Latency
prod-db-01 STABLE 1.2 ms
replica-prod STABLE 0.8 ms
app-uat-02 PEAK 4.5 ms
app-uat-01 PEAK 4.1 ms
web-prod-db STABLE 2.3 ms
web-uat-db HIGH 9.3 ms
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Smart insight for you

Infrastructure health has improved by 12% compared to last week.
Also, no critical errors detected in the past 27 hours.

Activity Log

Operational Status

Track database events like provisioning, scaling, backups, configuration changes, and user actions from a centralised activity timeline.

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Live Metrics

Instance & Deployment Visibility

Know which instances are running, pending, or stopped across regions and cloud providers.

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Average Performance Real-time
CPU USAGE27%
MEMORY143%
DISK I/O71%
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ActiveInstances running
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StoppedInstances halted
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ErrorsRequires attention
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PendingOperations queued
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With Delete Protect21
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Multi-AZ Enabled15
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Having Snapshots11
Live Metrics

System Health Overview

Instant visibility into overall database and infrastructure health so you can catch issues before they impact applications.

ORG HEALTH STATUS
Operational
0
Auth-Prod-Cluster
99.4 %
Main-Core-DB
84.2 %
Redis-Cache-01
76.1 %
Auth-DEV-Cluster
100 %
Snapshots

Backup & Recovery Status

See backup coverage, snapshot history, and recovery readiness at a glance so your data is always protected.

Image Restoration Completed

auth-prod-cluster

Instance ID: i-359uhoi343fds34

HEALTH 0%
CloudAWS
Storage Typet3.nano
RegionAsia Pacific (Mumbai)
Storage20 GB
Delete ProtectionEnabled
Live Metrics

Storage Capacity & Insights

Monitor storage consumption and growth trends to plan scaling without over-provisioning.

STORAGE BREAKDOWN
Total Space5 TB
Utilised3.4 TB
Available1.6 TB
Auth-Prod-Cluster
2.1 TB
Main-Core-DB
550 GB
Redis-Cache-01
450 GB
Auth-DEV-Cluster
300 GB
Alerts

Incident Detection

Know about issues before users do. Proactive database monitoring and backups with smart alerts help detect anomalies, performance bottlenecks, and risks before they impact applications.

High CPU

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Descriptiontriggered when the CPU
rises above set condition
Metriccpu_percent
ConditionGreater than 5
Interval1 min
Testimonials

Find Out Why Teams
Choose SelfHost

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I've spent years writing Terraform scripts and debugging CloudFormation templates just to get databases running properly. SelfHost basically replaced two weeks of implementation work with a 10-minute setup. The Multi-AZ configuration that used to take me days of testing just... works out of the box.

Atik Sharma - Senior Implementation Analyst at FIS
Atik Sharma Senior Implementation Analyst
FIS
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SelfHost is the first database tool where I didn't need to bug our infrastructure team every other day. Spun up a production database for our ML pipeline in literally 3 minutes. The real-time metrics are actually useful, I can see when my batch jobs are hammering the database and adjust accordingly.

Madhav Dhadwal - Data Scientist Extraordinaire at Tailwyndz LLC
Madhav Dhadwal Data Scientist Extraordinaire
Tailwyndz LLC
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From a product perspective, SelfHost solved a bottleneck I didn't realise we had. Our engineering team used to spend 15-20% of sprint capacity on database operations - scaling, backup verification, incident response. That's now close to zero. If SelfHost disappeared tomorrow (no offense), our databases would still be there. That's rare and it matters for long-term planning.

Eric Brian - Product Manager at ZOOP
Eric Brian Product Manager
ZOOP

Frequently Asked Questions

What is AI managed PostgreSQL?
AI managed PostgreSQL is a fully managed database service where provisioning, monitoring, backups, and scaling are handled through AI-powered tools instead of manual DevOps work. SelfHost provides 76 MCP server tools that let you manage production PostgreSQL databases using natural language from Claude, Cursor, or VS Code.
How does the MCP server PostgreSQL integration work?
SelfHost's MCP server exposes 75 tools that connect directly to your IDE. You type natural language commands in Claude, Cursor, or VS Code to provision databases, configure backups, scale instances, and monitor performance. No CLI scripts or dashboard clicks needed - your AI assistant handles infrastructure operations. Explore all MCP tools.
Can I deploy PostgreSQL on AWS in under 2 minutes?
Yes. SelfHost automatically configures VPC, security groups, EC2 instances, EBS storage, backups, monitoring, and alerts on AWS. Select your instance type, choose PostgreSQL 16 or 17, and hit deploy. The entire process completes in under 2 minutes across any of 38 available AWS regions. Deploy your first database now.
Why is SelfHost the cheapest managed PostgreSQL hosting available?
SelfHost charges AWS infrastructure cost plus a transparent 35% platform margin with no hidden fees. A 2GB PostgreSQL instance costs $22/month compared to $30 on DigitalOcean, $69 on Neon, and $37 on RDS. The free tier includes one database with basic monitoring at no cost whatsoever. See full pricing breakdown.
What is a bring your own cloud database setup?
Bring your own cloud database means PostgreSQL instances run inside your own AWS account while SelfHost manages provisioning, monitoring, backups, scaling, and alerts. Your data never leaves your infrastructure. BYOC is available on the Pro tier at $79/month - competitors typically charge $20,000 or more per year for equivalent managed setups.
How does database monitoring and backups work on SelfHost?
SelfHost provides 24/7 real-time monitoring of CPU, memory, disk I/O, latency, and throughput with automated alerting for anomalies. Backups include daily snapshots and point-in-time recovery on Starter tier and above. You can configure backup policies through the MCP server using natural language - no manual setup required.
Is SelfHost affordable database hosting for startups and small teams?
SelfHost is designed for cost-conscious teams. The free tier includes one database with basic monitoring at zero cost. Starter tier adds daily backups, connection pooling, and 38 MCP tools for $29/month. Production PostgreSQL infrastructure starts at roughly $5/month - significantly cheaper than competing platforms. Compare all plans.
What's the difference between SelfHost and AWS RDS?
SelfHost deploys PostgreSQL on AWS EC2 with full automation in under 2 minutes, while RDS typically takes 15 minutes. SelfHost includes 76 MCP tools for AI-native database management, BYOC support, and transparent pricing at roughly 40% lower cost. RDS offers no AI management and charges separately for features SelfHost bundles. See the full comparison.
Can I manage my PostgreSQL database from VS Code or Cursor?
Yes. SelfHost's MCP server integrates directly with VS Code, Cursor, and Claude Desktop. You can provision new databases, run backups, check real-time monitoring dashboards, scale instances, and configure alerts using natural language - all without leaving your development environment or opening a separate management console.
Does SelfHost support read replicas and high availability?
Read replicas and Multi-AZ deployments are available on the Pro tier at $79/month and above. SelfHost automatically configures replication, failover, and health monitoring across availability zones. Cross-region replicas are available on Enterprise tier. All high-availability features can be managed through MCP server tools directly from your IDE.
What PostgreSQL versions does managed PostgreSQL hosting on SelfHost support?
SelfHost supports PostgreSQL 16 and PostgreSQL 17, deployed on AWS Graviton-based EC2 instances for optimal price-performance. New PostgreSQL versions are added shortly after stable release. You select your preferred version during provisioning, and upgrading between versions is handled through the platform with zero-downtime rolling updates.
How does AI-native database management reduce infrastructure costs?
AI-native database management eliminates the need for dedicated DevOps engineers to handle provisioning, monitoring, and scaling. SelfHost's 76 MCP tools automate operations that previously consumed 15-20% of engineering sprint capacity. Combined with infrastructure pricing from $5/month and BYOC at $79/month, teams cut both labor and hosting costs significantly.

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