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Managed Databases · $210/mo (4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 128 GB)
Vultr's $210/mo plan is significantly overpriced for a managed PostgreSQL database. Multiple providers offer comparable or superior specs (4GB RAM, 2 vCPU) at 30-70% of the cost, with better SLAs and more transparent pricing. Unless you require Vultr's specific data center or have existing infrastructure lock-in, switching will yield substantial savings.
Matches your 4GB RAM and 2 vCPU spec with 80-240GB usable storage, 99.99% SLA, and transparent per-GB overage pricing for additional storage.
Caveat: Single node (no HA replica included like Vultr); APAC regions lose free egress after mid-2026; IPv4 addresses billed separately.
| Provider | Plan | Price | Specs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scaleway | Managed Database for PostgreSQL and MySQL · DB-DEV-S | $11/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 10 GB SSD | Visit |
| Microsoft Azure | Azure Database for PostgreSQL Flexible Server · Burstable B1ms | $12.41/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| DigitalOcean | Managed Databases · OpenSearch Basic 2GB |
4GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80GB SSD with 99.99% SLA; straightforward bandwidth overage at $0.005/GB after pooled allowance.
Caveat: Standalone (no HA); HA clusters cost 2-3x more; backup service is a separate add-on (~$13-16/mo); spec is estimated from pricing pattern, not directly confirmed.
4GB RAM, 64GB disk, 120 max connections with managed HA and 99.5% SLA; includes connection pooling and automated backups.
Caveat: No fork/follow capability; Essential tier (cheaper) has only 99.5% uptime and no HA; tier upgrades can be forced by row/connection limits; Advanced tier pricing not published.
4GB RAM, 1 vCPU with 99.95% SLA; includes managed backups and straightforward per-second billing model.
Caveat: Only 1 vCPU (half your Vultr spec); persistent disk storage billed separately at $0.25/GB/month; bandwidth overage ~$0.15/GB; storage overage ~$0.30/GB/month.
Lowest entry point at $30/mo with 2GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 80GB disk, 100GB transfer included, and 99.9% SLA.
Caveat: Only 1 vCPU and 2GB RAM (half your Vultr spec); data transfer overage varies by region ($0.09-$0.132/GB); not a true apples-to-apples replacement for 2 vCPU workloads.
Before you switch
| $19.6/mo |
| 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU |
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| AWS Lightsail | Managed Databases · 2GB Standard | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 80 GB | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed MySQL · Single-node 1x2GB | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB | Visit |
| UpCloud | Managed PostgreSQL · Single-node 1x2GB | $30/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU, 25 GB | Visit |
| Heroku | Heroku Postgres · Standard-0 | $50/mo | 4 GB RAM, 64 GB | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MongoDB · Production DB2-2 | $54.09/mo | 2 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| Render | Render Postgres · Pro-4gb | $55/mo | 4 GB RAM, 1 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - Valkey (Redis-compatible) · Essential DB1-4 | $55.77/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - Managed Dashboards (Grafana) · Essential DB1-4 | $55.77/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - MySQL · Essential DB1-4 | $64.24/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Managed Database - PostgreSQL · Essential DB1-4 | $64.24/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
| Linode (Akamai) | Managed Databases · Shared 4 GB - Standalone | $65/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU, 80 GB SSD | Visit |
| OVHcloud | Analytics - OpenSearch · Essential DB1-4 | $70.08/mo | 4 GB RAM, 2 vCPU | Visit |
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