Aiven for PostgreSQL may suit you better if…
- You need several data services from one vendor
- You need a specific cloud region
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Da8a vs Aiven for PostgreSQL
Aiven runs managed open-source data services, including Postgres, on the cloud of your choice. Da8a is focused on one thing: a complete app backend on dedicated Postgres.
| Topic | Da8a | Aiven for PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | App backend: database, auth, storage, API, functions | Managed data services (Postgres, Kafka, OpenSearch, ClickHouse and more) |
| Auth, storage, API | Built in | Not included |
| Clouds | Your own dedicated server | AWS, Google Cloud, Azure and others; BYOC options |
| Pricing model | A flat price per server | Per plan and cloud |
This page describes general differences as of 2026, not every feature. Products change over time; check each provider’s own documentation for current details.
Da8a may suit you better if…
- You are building an app and want auth and storage with the database
- You want supabase-js compatibility
Switching to Da8a
pg_dumpand restore into Da8a.- Point the app at Da8a or use supabase-js.
More detail in the migration docs and the quickstart.
Other comparisons
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