PostgreSQL: ElephantSQL shutdown alternative

Smoothly migrate from ElephantSQL: Stackhero offers a secure, dedicated PostgreSQL service.

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Stackhero provides a fully managed PostgreSQL cloud service, designed for reliability and speed:

• Unlimited connections and data transfers for seamless scaling.
• PgAdmin web UI included for intuitive database management.
• Popular extensions included, such as PostGIS, TimescaleDB, and PgVector.
• Simple, one-click updates keep your database secure and current.
• High performance and strong security on private, dedicated infrastructure.

You can get started with Stackhero's PostgreSQL cloud hosting in just a few minutes. Enjoy a reliable database experience and save valuable time managing your data.

ElephantSQL has announced the discontinuation of its PostgreSQL services. Sales will stop on May 1, 2024, and the platform will completely shut down by January 27, 2025.

If you rely on ElephantSQL, you need a dependable path forward. Stackhero provides a straightforward solution: a managed PostgreSQL service built for fast migration, solid security, and reliable performance.

What is Stackhero?

Founded in 2017, and backed by a parent company established in 2009, Stackhero is a European provider of over 20 managed services, including OpenSearch, RabbitMQ, Docker, Valkey, and Prometheus. Stackhero prioritizes data privacy and security: we are fully GDPR compliant and ISO 27001 certified. Our cloud infrastructure spans dedicated servers in both Europe and the USA, making our services available worldwide.

Stackhero's PostgreSQL service

Stackhero has operated its managed PostgreSQL solution since 2020. You can launch a production-ready environment in under 2 minutes.

Every deployment gives you a fully dedicated PostgreSQL server with TLS (SSL) encryption, the PgAdmin web UI, and essential extensions including PostGIS (with Raster and Address Standardizer), PgVector, TimescaleDB, and more.

Each plan specifies the hardware: vCPUs, RAM, and disk space. Beyond these resources, you benefit from unlimited queries, unmetered network transfer, and no cap on simultaneous connections.

Stackhero elevates cloud security and performance by running every PostgreSQL service on private, dedicated infrastructure. ISO 27001 certification ensures your data stays protected, and our 99.9% SLA underpins reliable uptime.

You save time on ongoing maintenance. When updates are available, you receive a notification and can apply them with a single click in the Stackhero dashboard, keeping your service secure and efficient without manual intervention.

Stackhero's transparent pricing means no hidden fees, no required long-term commitments, and clear billing. When you stop a service, billing ends immediately. You receive detailed invoices each month, so you always know what you are paying for.

You can experience Stackhero's PostgreSQL service with a free trial. Set up a dedicated PostgreSQL server, test your workloads, and confirm it meets your requirements, at no cost.

Start your PostgreSQL trial. Your production-ready server can be running in just 5 minutes.