DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL may suit you better if…
- You only need a database on DigitalOcean
- You need other engines like MySQL or Valkey
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Da8a vs DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL
DigitalOcean Managed Databases run Postgres (and other engines) for you on DigitalOcean. Da8a adds the backend around Postgres: auth, storage, auto REST API, Realtime and edge functions.
| Topic | Da8a | DigitalOcean Managed PostgreSQL |
|---|---|---|
| Scope | Full backend around Postgres | Managed database clusters |
| Auth, storage, API | Built in | Spaces for files; auth and API are yours to build |
| Backups | Nightly offsite plus PITR | Daily backups and point-in-time restore |
| Pricing model | A flat price per server | Per cluster size |
| Where it runs | A dedicated server of your own | DigitalOcean |
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 want a complete backend in one product
- You want browser access with RLS
- You want the Chapong link
Switching to Da8a
pg_dumpand restore into Da8a.- Move files from Spaces into Storage buckets.
More detail in the migration docs and the quickstart.
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