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Managed PostgreSQL comparison chart: Selfhost.dev at $89/mo versus AWS RDS $212, Supabase $225, DigitalOcean $244, PlanetScale $286 and Neon $345 for the same 2vCPU, 16GB, 100GB Mumbai spec.
Database Infra

Managed PostgreSQL Comparison (2026): $0 to $674/month

Last updated: August 2026. Selfhost.dev and AWS RDS figures re-verified against live pricing APIs, both priced in Mumbai (ap-south-1). Most…

Dr. Somya Hallan Apr 27, 2026 40 mins read
Database scaling managed vs self-hosted visual showing managed hitting limits and self-hosted complexity during scale
Database Infra

Database Scaling: Managed vs Self-Hosted, What Breaks First

Most teams don’t think about database scaling until something breaks. A query that used to take 50minutes now takes 3 …

Dr. Somya Hallan Apr 22, 2026 23 mins read
managed vs self hosted database comparison introducing a third model with full control and reduced operational complexity using a unified cloud approach
Database Infra

Managed vs Self Hosted Database: A 2026 Guide (with a Third Option Worth Considering)

For years, most teams have defaulted to managed database services. They’re easy to set up, require minimal operational effort, and …

Dr. Somya Hallan Mar 22, 2026 14 mins read
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