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Prisma Postgres is a fully managed PostgreSQL 17 database with built-in connection pooling, edge support, and usage-based pricing. It integrates natively with Prisma ORM and Prisma Compute but works with any Postgres client.
Prisma Postgres provides production-ready Postgres databases that can be created in seconds, featuring automated PgBouncer pooling, HTTP-based serverless drivers for edge runtimes, and daily backups on paid plans. A standout feature is preview databases: every feature branch gets its own isolated database instance on deploy, enabling realistic testing without copying production data. The platform uses a unikernel architecture for fast cold starts and secure isolation.
Pricing is operation-based rather than instance-based: each query counts as one operation. The Free plan includes 200,000 operations/month, 2 GB storage, and up to 50 databases with no credit card required. Paid plans (Starter $10/mo, Pro $49/mo, Business $129/mo) add higher operation allowances, more storage, longer backup retention, and hard spend limits to prevent surprise bills. Idle databases cost nothing on any plan.
