Single node to HA cluster
Start with one node. Add up to 2 standbys and read-only nodes when you need them.
Open source · Apache 2.0
Deploy Database Clusters Without the Busywork
Open-source, self-hostable DBaaS alternative to DigitalOcean Managed Databases, Amazon RDS & Aiven. From a single node to a highly available cluster.
curl -fsSL https://get.databasify.io | sudo bash
Six database engines, one dashboard
PostgreSQL 17 · 18
MySQL 8.4 · 9.7
MariaDB 11.4 · 11.8
MongoDB 7.0 · 8.0 · 9.0
Valkey 8 · 9
Redis 8
Everything a managed database gives you
On servers you control.
Automatic failover
Each engine fails over with its own tooling, so it keeps working while the Databasify app is down.
Point-in-time recovery
Archive to S3-compatible storage such as Cloudflare R2 and restore to any moment.
TLS everywhere
Every connection uses TLS, with private networking and firewall rules around your nodes.
Live migrations
Copy an existing database, keep it in sync and cut over when you are ready.
Your own domain
Hostnames on your domain through Cloudflare DNS that follow the primary after a failover.
Connection pools & users
Manage users and schemas, plus PostgreSQL connection pools and trusted sources.
Metrics, logs & alerts
Node metrics, live activity logs and email alerts in one place.
Hands-off updates
Patch updates install on their own in a weekly maintenance window.
A closer look
The parts of Databasify you will use every day.
Clusters & failover
Run a database on one node or as a highly available cluster. Each engine uses its own failover tooling, so a failover works even when the Databasify app is down.
- A primary, up to 2 standbys and read-only nodes
- Automatic failover with three voting nodes
- Patroni and etcd, InnoDB Cluster, Galera, replica sets or Sentinel
Backups & PITR
Archive to any S3-compatible bucket and restore to a point in time. Add a bucket once and pick it on any database.
- PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB 7.0 and 8.0
- Cloudflare R2, AWS S3, MinIO and other S3-compatible storage
- The bucket is tested before it is saved
Migrations
Move an existing database of the same engine into Databasify. The source is checked first, then you copy it once or keep it in sync until you cut over.
- Continuous sync with a cutover when the lag reaches zero
- One-time copy when you only need a snapshot
- Works with any reachable server of the same engine
Monitoring
See node status, metrics and live activity logs for every database. Email alerts tell you when something needs attention.
- Node status and metrics
- Live activity logs
- Email alerts to the owner account
Domains & TLS
Connect Cloudflare and every database gets hostnames on your own domain that follow the primary. All connections use TLS, and certificates renew on their own.
- Hostnames on your domain through Cloudflare DNS
- TLS on every connection, CA optional
- Private networking and firewall rules
How it works
1. Install Databasify
Run one command on a Linux server with at least 1 GB of memory.
2. Add your servers
Connect servers over SSH, or order them on DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr or Linode.
3. Create a database
Pick an engine and version, then connect over TLS.
Managed database service vs Databasify
| Topic | Managed database service | Databasify |
|---|---|---|
| Servers and data | Run on the provider's infrastructure | Run on servers you own or rent, under your account |
| Price model | Priced by the provider for the managed service | Free software. You pay only for your own servers |
| Engines | Engines and versions depend on the provider | PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Valkey and Redis in one place |
| Lock-in | Tied to one provider and its tooling | Move between providers or run on your own hardware |
| Open source | Closed service | Apache 2.0 licensed |
| Where it runs | Only where the provider offers it | Anywhere you can reach over SSH, or on DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr and Linode |
Frequently asked questions
What is Databasify?
Databasify is an open-source alternative to DigitalOcean Managed Databases, Amazon RDS and Aiven. It creates and runs PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB, MongoDB, Valkey and Redis databases on your own servers, from a single node to a highly available cluster.
Is it free?
Yes. Databasify is open source under the Apache 2.0 license. You pay only for the servers you run it on.
Which engines does it support?
PostgreSQL 17 and 18, MySQL 8.4 and 9.7, MariaDB 11.4 and 11.8, MongoDB 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0, Valkey 8 and 9, and Redis 8.
Do I need my own servers?
You need servers, but you do not have to set them up by hand. Add them over SSH, or let Databasify order them on DigitalOcean, Hetzner, Vultr or Linode. Databasify itself installs with one command on a Linux server with at least 1 GB of memory.
Is it production-ready (HA, failover, backups)?
Each engine uses its own high-availability tooling: Patroni and etcd for PostgreSQL, InnoDB Cluster for MySQL, Galera for MariaDB, replica sets for MongoDB and Sentinel for Valkey and Redis. A cluster has a primary, up to 2 standbys and read-only nodes, and automatic failover works with three voting nodes. Point-in-time recovery to S3-compatible storage is available for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB and MongoDB 7.0 and 8.0. It is not available for MongoDB 9.0, Valkey and Redis. PostgreSQL, Valkey and Redis replicate asynchronously, so a failover can lose the last writes.
How do updates work?
Databasify checks daily for newer engine images within each database's version line. Patch updates install automatically in a weekly one-hour maintenance window, standbys first. You can also install an available update right away.
Can I migrate from my current provider?
Yes. Migrate from any reachable server of the same engine. Copy the data once, or keep it in sync and cut over when the lag reaches zero. Continuous sync needs some source settings, which the source check reports before anything is copied.
Which operating systems are supported?
Ubuntu 24.04 and 26.04, Debian 12 and 13, Rocky Linux 9 and AlmaLinux 9 (with SELinux enforcing).
Where is my data?
On the servers you add, in your own account or on your own hardware. Connections use TLS, and point-in-time recovery archives go to the S3-compatible bucket you choose.
Run your own managed databases
Install Databasify on one server and create your first database in minutes.
curl -fsSL https://get.databasify.io | sudo bash