PostgreSQL: What is Stackhero?

This documentation is part of the ElephantSQL shutdown alternative guide. View the full guide here: Smoothly migrate from ElephantSQL: Stackhero offers a secure, dedicated PostgreSQL service..

👋 Welcome to the Stackhero documentation!

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.

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.