DigitalOcean Managed Databases

ScaleWay Database

ScaleWay Database is a fully managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offering reliable PostgreSQL and MySQL hosting. It removes the operational burden of database administration by automating routine tasks such as backups, patching, and scaling. Designed for developers and businesses of all sizes, the platform ensures high availability, security, and performance for critical data workloads. Users can easily spin up instances via console or API and focus entirely on application development rather than infrastructure management.

Oracle Cloud Database Services

Oracle Cloud Database Services provide a fully managed environment for running Oracle databases and other popular open-source engines in the cloud. They leverage advanced automation to handle routine administrative tasks, ensuring high availability, security, and optimal performance without manual intervention. The platform scales seamlessly to accommodate workloads of any size, from small development environments to massive enterprise applications. With robust multi-cloud connectivity, built-in machine learning optimization, and flexible deployment options, organizations can modernize their data architecture efficiently and securely.

Aiven

Aiven is a managed cloud data platform that deploys and operates popular open-source data technologies on major cloud providers. It simplifies database management, streaming, and caching for developers and enterprises. The platform handles routine administrative tasks such as automated backups, security patching, and scaling, allowing engineering teams to focus on building applications rather than managing infrastructure.

ElephantSQL

ElephantSQL provides hosted PostgreSQL instances with automated backups, scaling, and monitoring. It supports developers, startups, and enterprises who need a reliable relational database without managing infrastructure. The service offers a free tier for small projects and a range of paid plans with higher storage, performance, and SLA guarantees. Deployments are available in multiple cloud regions and integrate with common CI/CD pipelines.

ScaleGrid Managed Database Hosting

ScaleGrid provides fully managed hosting for MySQL, PostgreSQL, Redis, MongoDB and Greenplum, handling backups, scaling, and monitoring so developers can focus on code. The service runs on AWS, Azure, Google Cloud and other major clouds, offering automated failover and security patches. Users get a web console, API access, and 24/7 support, with options for single‑node or multi‑region clusters, making it suitable for startups to enterprises needing reliable data layers.

Heroku Postgres

Heroku Postgres is a reliable, fully managed database-as-a-service offering built on the powerful PostgreSQL object-relational database system. It abstracts away the operational overhead of database management, allowing engineering teams to focus entirely on building and scaling application features. Deeply integrated into the Heroku ecosystem, the service provides seamless provisioning, automated backups, credential management, and straightforward scaling options. It empowers developers to maintain secure, high-performance data infrastructure without manual server administration.