Yes, managed PostgreSQL hosting can be affordable. AtrbCode's Mini plan costs $3.99 per month and includes 256 MB RAM and 1 GB storage with PostgreSQL 16. You also get nightly backups kept 7 days, TLS encryption, an IP allow-list, and an in-browser console. Here's what that actually covers and when it's enough.
Managed PostgreSQL hosting: what you actually get
Many "cheap" managed PostgreSQL offers hide limitations. AtrbCode is upfront: the Mini plan is a fixed $3.99/month, not usage-based. You get 256 MB RAM and 1 GB storage. PostgreSQL 16 is supported, and the price is the same no matter which engine you pick—MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, or Valkey.
The panel includes an IP allow-list, so you can restrict connections to your IP or your app's server. TLS encryption is available and can be required. The in-browser console lets you run SQL commands read-only by default, which is safer for quick checks.
AtrbCode Mini plan: exact specs for $3.99/month
Here is exactly what the Mini managed database plan includes:
- Price: $3.99 per month
- RAM: 256 MB
- Storage: 1 GB
- Database engines: PostgreSQL 16 (also MariaDB 11.4, MySQL 8.4, MongoDB 8.0, Valkey 8)
- Backups: Nightly, kept 7 days, with one-click restore and download (SQL dump, mongodump archive or RDB)
- IP allow-list: Yes
- Encryption in transit: TLS, can be required
- In-browser console: Yes, read-only by default
- Server location: Frankfurt, Germany
No usage fees, no hidden per-query costs. The price is fixed monthly.
AtrbCode vs DigitalOcean vs Supabase: prices and features
If you compare managed PostgreSQL hosting, the small tiers matter. Here's how AtrbCode's Mini plan stacks up against the cheapest paid options from DigitalOcean and Supabase, from the managed database comparison.
| Feature | AtrbCode Mini | DigitalOcean | Supabase |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest-priced paid plan | $3.99/month | $15.15/month | Pro from $25/month |
| What that includes | 256 MB RAM, 1 GB storage | 1 GiB RAM, 1 vCPU, 10 GiB storage | 8 GB disk, Micro compute (1 GB RAM) |
| Free option | No | No | Free: 500 MB, paused after 1 week inactive |
| Engines | MariaDB, MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Valkey | MySQL, PostgreSQL, MongoDB, Valkey, Kafka, OpenSearch | PostgreSQL only |
| Same price for every engine | Yes | No | Not applicable |
| Backups | Nightly, 7 kept, one-click restore, download | Daily, point-in-time recovery for 7 days | Daily, 7 days on Pro (none on Free) |
| High availability | No (single server) | Optional standby nodes (paid) | Not on base plan |
| Encryption in transit | TLS, can be required | TLS | TLS |
| IP allow-list | Yes | Trusted sources | Network restrictions |
| In-browser console | Yes: SQL, MongoDB shell, Valkey commands, read-only by default | No (connect with a client) | Yes (SQL editor) |
| Server locations | Frankfurt, Germany | Many regions worldwide | Many regions worldwide |
DigitalOcean's cheapest managed database is about 3.8x the monthly price of AtrbCode Mini. Supabase's free tier exists but pauses after a week of inactivity. If you need an affordable, fixed-cost PostgreSQL database that doesn't pause after inactivity, Mini is the clear small option.
When an affordable PostgreSQL plan is enough
The Mini plan provides 256 MB RAM and 1 GB storage. It is not designed for heavy production traffic, but it may be enough for light workloads such as:
- Development and staging databases
- Personal projects with a few tables and light queries
- Data storage for a Discord bot, especially one built with Python, Node.js, or Java (Discord bot hosting)
- Learning SQL and testing PostgreSQL features
Your specific data size and query volume determine whether Mini fits. If your data grows beyond 1 GB, AtrbCode offers larger plans: Standard at $7.99/month (3 GB storage) and Plus at $12.99/month (8 GB storage).
Nightly backups and one-click restore: what you get
Every AtrbCode managed database, including Mini, gets nightly backups kept for 7 days. You can restore any of those backups with one click from the panel, and download them as an SQL dump (for PostgreSQL, MySQL, MariaDB), a mongodump archive (for MongoDB), or an RDB file (for Valkey).
This is a real backup system, not a manual snapshot you have to remember to take. If a migration goes wrong or you delete a table by mistake, you can roll back to last night's copy.
Create your managed PostgreSQL database
You can create a Mini managed PostgreSQL database from the managed databases page. Pick the Mini plan, select PostgreSQL 16 as the engine, and set your IP allow-list. The panel includes an IP allow-list and a read-only in-browser console. For a bot that needs a database, you can pair it with AtrbCode's Discord bot hosting—for example, a multi-file bot with cogs works as-is (upload a multi-file bot).
The first month costs $3.99, and you can pay by card through Stripe or from your account wallet.
FAQ
What's the least expensive managed PostgreSQL plan at AtrbCode?
The Mini plan is $3.99 per month. It includes 256 MB RAM and 1 GB storage with PostgreSQL 16.
Does AtrbCode support PostgreSQL 16?
Yes, PostgreSQL 16 is one of the five supported engines. The others are MariaDB 11.4, MySQL 8.4, MongoDB 8.0, and Valkey 8.
Are backups included in the $3.99 Mini plan?
Yes. All managed databases, including Mini, get nightly backups kept for 7 days, one-click restore, and backup download.
Can I connect to the database from my computer?
Yes, you can connect with any PostgreSQL client. Set your IP in the allow-list and use TLS; you can require TLS if you want.
What if 1 GB storage is not enough?
You can upgrade to the Standard plan at $7.99/month (3 GB storage) or Plus at $12.99/month (8 GB storage). Both are fixed monthly prices.
For current pricing and to create a database, see managed databases at AtrbCode. For the full comparison with DigitalOcean and Supabase, read managed databases compared.
