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About SelfHost: The Managed PostgreSQL Platform for Your Cloud

We started SelfHost because we were tired of two bad options: pay 5x markup for a managed database you don't control, or spend weeks wrestling with AWS to do it yourself.

There had to be a third way - a managed PostgreSQL platform that runs in your cloud, costs what the infrastructure actually costs, and doesn't require a DevOps team to operate.

So we built it. SelfHost gives you production-grade PostgreSQL database management - provisioning, monitoring, backups, scaling, alerts - on top of your own AWS account.

One price per database.
No hidden fees. No vendor lock-in.

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What we believe

A Managed Postgres Service
Built by Engineers Who Have Been There

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Transparent Pricing

One price per database, all-inclusive. No "compute units", no per-request billing, no surprise at month-end. If you can read a number, you can understand our pricing.

Your cloud, your data

BYOC PostgreSQL means your databases run in your AWS account. We manage them, but your data never leaves your infrastructure. No vendor lock-in. Walk away anytime.

AI native from day one

76 MCP tools let you manage your entire infrastructure from Claude or Cursor. Not an afterthought - this AI native database platform was built with MCP alongside the core product from the start.

What we deliver

PostgreSQL Database Management.
Without the Operational Team.

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Multi-region deployment

Deploy across 38 AWS regions. GCP and Azure coming.

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High availability

Multi-AZ replication with automatic failover promotion.

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Real-time monitoring

CPU, memory, disk, PostgreSQL metrics. Alerts via email, Slack, webhooks.

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Automated backups

DLM policies, on-demand snapshots, point-in-time recovery.

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Autoscaling

Reactive and scheduled scaling. Predictive on Enterprise.

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Team management

Role-based access control. Unlimited members. Audit logs.

Testimonials

Find out why people
love us.

5 out of 5 stars

Reduced our infrastructure setup time from weeks to minutes. What used to take a dedicated DevOps sprint is now a 3-minute setup.

Engineering Lead, Series A startup

5 out of 5 stars

Freed up 15-20% of sprint capacity previously spent on database operations. Our team can focus on product, not infrastructure.

Senior SRE, Fintech company

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SelfHost?
SelfHost is a managed PostgreSQL platform that deploys production-ready databases on AWS Graviton instances across 38 regions in under 2 minutes. It auto-configures VPC, security groups, backups, monitoring, and alerts. SelfHost includes 76 MCP tools for AI-native database management and BYOC from $79/mo.
Who built SelfHost and why?
SelfHost was founded by engineers tired of two bad options: paying 5x markup for managed databases they didn't control (RDS), or spending weeks configuring AWS infrastructure manually. SelfHost is the third way - managed database operations on your own cloud at transparent pricing.
What is BYOC and how does it work on SelfHost?
BYOC PostgreSQL lets you run managed PostgreSQL in your own AWS account. SelfHost handles provisioning, monitoring, backups, scaling, and alerts while your data never leaves your infrastructure. Available on Pro ($79/mo) - competitors charge $10K+/yr for equivalent BYOC functionality. See pricing.
What are MCP tools and how do they work?
MCP (Model Context Protocol) tools let you manage PostgreSQL databases using natural language from Claude, Cursor, or VS Code. SelfHost provides 76 production-ready MCP tools covering database creation, queries, backups, monitoring, alerting, and configuration. No other managed PostgreSQL provider offers this capability. See MCP tools.
How is SelfHost different from AWS RDS?
SelfHost runs PostgreSQL on the same AWS Graviton instances as RDS but charges a 35% markup instead of RDS's 93%. It includes monitoring, alerts, and backups that RDS charges extra for - saving 30-50%. Plus BYOC, 76 MCP tools, and transparent pricing that RDS doesn't offer. See the full RDS comparison.
Is SelfHost production-ready?
SelfHost is built for production workloads. Pro tier includes PITR, managed replicas with automatic failover, multi-AZ deployment, autoscaling, 90-day monitoring history, and a 99.9% SLA. Enterprise adds HIPAA compliance, cross-region replicas, predictive autoscaling, and 99.99% SLA.
How many AWS regions does SelfHost support?
SelfHost deploys across 38 AWS regions globally - including us-east-1, eu-central-1, ap-south-1, ap-northeast-1, sa-east-1, and more. This provides better global coverage than most specialized PostgreSQL providers and addresses data residency requirements across Americas, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Middle East.
How much does SelfHost cost?
SelfHost has 4 tiers: Free ($0/mo, infrastructure from ~$4/mo), Starter ($19/mo), Pro ($79/mo), and Enterprise ($249/mo). Infrastructure (compute + storage) is billed separately per database at 35% above AWS cost. A production t4g.medium database with Starter costs ~$54/mo total. See full pricing.
Is SelfHost secure?
SelfHost databases run inside your own AWS VPC with auto-configured security groups. BYOC ensures your data never leaves your infrastructure. Enterprise tier includes HIPAA and SOC 2 compliance, 99.99% SLA, and dedicated support. All data is encrypted at rest and in transit by default.
How do I get started with SelfHost?
Sign up at console.selfhost.dev - no credit card required. Choose your AWS region and instance type, and SelfHost deploys a production-ready PostgreSQL database in under 2 minutes with VPC, security groups, backups, and monitoring auto-configured. Free tier available with no time limit.

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