PostgreSQL: What is Stackhero?

This documentation is part of the Alternative to ElephantSQL shutdown guide. You can view the complete guide here: .

👋 Welcome to the Stackhero documentation!

Stackhero offers a ready-to-use PostgreSQL cloud solution that provides a host of benefits, including:

  • Unlimited connections and data transfers.
  • PgAdmin web UI included.
  • Many modules included like PostGIS, TimescaleDB and PgVector.
  • Effortless updates with just a click.
  • Optimal performance and robust security powered by a private and dedicated VM.

Save time and simplify your life: it only takes 5 minutes to try Stackhero's PostgreSQL cloud hosting solution!

Stackhero was launched in 2017, supported by its parent company established in 2009. We are a European company that offers more than 20 different managed services, such as OpenSearch, RabbitMQ, Docker, Valkey, Prometheus, and many more. We take privacy and security seriously, meeting Europe's GDPR standards and holding an ISO 27001 certification to ensure top-notch IT security. Our services are available worldwide, thanks to our dedicated cloud infrastructure operating on servers we manage in Europe and the USA.

Continue reading this guide

  1. Read the full guide: Alternative to ElephantSQL shutdown
  2. Stackhero's PostgreSQL service

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