What's the difference between PostgreSQL, MySQL, and MariaDB?

PostgreSQL offers advanced SQL, JSONB and an extension ecosystem. MySQL is widely used by web applications. MariaDB is a MySQL-compatible fork with its own features. Choose the engine your application supports, then compare the available versions above.

Do you provide DNS management for database instances?

Yes. Public endpoints get DNS records such as postgresql-{instance}.{tenant}.danubedata.ro or mysql-{instance}.{tenant}.danubedata.ro, automatically updated when IPs change.

How do read replicas work?

Replicas copy data from the primary database. Replica counts, reader endpoints and scaling options depend on the engine, deployment and plan. Check those options when configuring your instance.

What's your backup and recovery process?

The supported managed PostgreSQL path continuously archives its write-ahead log for point-in-time recovery within the available retention window. Scheduled backups follow the instance backup settings. MySQL and MariaDB use backup-based restore. Recovery options depend on the engine and deployment; check the available recovery points in the console.

Can I clone a database from a snapshot?

Where supported, restore a snapshot or backup to a new database for staging, testing or migration. The source remains separate from the new instance. Available restore types depend on your engine and deployment.

Do you have data centers outside Europe?

Our infrastructure is in Falkenstein, Germany. This service currently has one EU location; we do not offer US or Asian regions.

Managed PostgreSQL, MySQL & MariaDB in Europe

Name: Managed Database Solutions
Brand: DanubeData
Price: 12.99 EUR
Availability: OnlineOnly

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Choose the engine your application knows

Current versions come from the live catalog. Open an engine to explore its strengths and available versions.

PostgreSQLComplex queries, structured and JSON data, reporting and APIs.Versions and features

Advanced open-source relational database with ACID compliance

17
16
15

ACID transactions and MVCC
JSON and JSONB
Full-text search
Advanced indexing and extensions

Explore PostgreSQL

MySQLWeb applications, commerce and existing MySQL workloads.Versions and features

World's most popular open-source relational database

9.0 LTS
8.4 LTS
8.0

InnoDB transactions
JSON support
Full-text search
Stored procedures, triggers and views

Explore MySQL

MariaDBApplications using the MySQL ecosystem and MariaDB features.Versions and features

Enterprise-ready MySQL fork with enhanced performance

11.6 LTS
11.4 LTS
10.11 LTS

MySQL-compatible client tools
SQL transactions
Stored procedures
System-versioned tables

Explore MariaDB

From engine choice to application connection

Tools for running your database

Choose the resources and operational options your workload needs. Replica, scaling and recovery support vary by engine and deployment.

NVMe storage
Run your database on NVMe SSD storage. Compare the memory and storage sizes in the live plan catalog.
Performance monitoring
Follow your instance metrics in the console and use them to guide capacity and query tuning.
Read replicas
Add replicas where your engine and plan support them. PostgreSQL can provide a reader endpoint for read-heavy workloads.
Recovery options
The supported managed PostgreSQL path offers point-in-time recovery. MySQL and MariaDB use backup-based restore; available options depend on the deployment.
SSL/TLS connections
Use SSL/TLS for database connections and get the supported connection certificates from the console.
Resource scaling
Resize resources or configure the scaling options available for your engine and plan as your workload changes.
Managed DNS
Public database instances get a hostname that follows your instance when its IP address changes.
Optional 10GI UpLink
A paid upgrade offers up to 10 Gbit/s shared across public and private networking on eligible instances. Availability and existing traffic charges apply.

A familiar data layer for your application

Use SQL for the work it already does well.

Database plans, billed hourly

Compare memory, NVMe storage and connection limits. The monthly price is the maximum charge for the base plan.

DD Puiu
Personal projects & testing
- 1 GB RAM
- 10 GB NVMe
- 200 connections
€12.99/month max.
€0.0178/hour
DD Uzlina
Small applications
- 2 GB RAM
- 20 GB NVMe
- 500 connections
€24.99/month max.
€0.0342/hour
DD Matita
Production applications
- 4 GB RAM
- 50 GB NVMe
- 1000 connections
€49.99/month max.
€0.0685/hour
DD Sinoe
Enterprise applications
- 8 GB RAM
- 100 GB NVMe
- 2000 connections
€99.99/month max.
€0.1370/hour
DD Rosu
- 16 GB RAM
- 200 GB NVMe
€139.99/month max.
€0.1918/hour
DD Gorgova
- 32 GB RAM
- 200 GB NVMe
€279.99/month max.
€0.3835/hour
DD Fortuna
- 64 GB RAM
- 200 GB NVMe
€549.99/month max.
€0.7534/hour

Prices are in EUR. Review the selected engine's backup, replica and optional upgrade settings before ordering.

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Managed database questions

Engine choices, replicas and recovery.

PostgreSQL offers advanced SQL, JSONB and an extension ecosystem. MySQL is widely used by web applications. MariaDB is a MySQL-compatible fork with its own features. Choose the engine your application supports, then compare the available versions above.
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Yes. Public endpoints get DNS records such as postgresql-{instance}.{tenant}.danubedata.ro or mysql-{instance}.{tenant}.danubedata.ro, automatically updated when IPs change.
Link to this answer
Replicas copy data from the primary database. Replica counts, reader endpoints and scaling options depend on the engine, deployment and plan. Check those options when configuring your instance.
Link to this answer
The supported managed PostgreSQL path continuously archives its write-ahead log for point-in-time recovery within the available retention window. Scheduled backups follow the instance backup settings. MySQL and MariaDB use backup-based restore. Recovery options depend on the engine and deployment; check the available recovery points in the console.
Link to this answer
Where supported, restore a snapshot or backup to a new database for staging, testing or migration. The source remains separate from the new instance. Available restore types depend on your engine and deployment.
Link to this answer
Our infrastructure is in Falkenstein, Germany. This service currently has one EU location; we do not offer US or Asian regions.
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