Aiven

Managed data platform with Postgres, Kafka, Valkey, OpenSearch and more, across multiple clouds.

postgreskafkamanagedmulti-cloud
Websiteaiven.io
CategoryData & backend
PricingFreemium
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ABOUT

What is Aiven?

Aiven manages open source data services like Postgres, Kafka, Valkey, ClickHouse and OpenSearch on AWS, GCP, Azure and other clouds. It handles routine maintenance, version upgrades, high-availability options and automatic backups for supported database services.

BEFORE YOU SIGN UP

What you should know

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Full management, zero opsProvisioning, version upgrades and monitoring are managed; supported database services include automatic backups, and automatic failover requires a high-availability configuration.
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Multi-cloud and multi-regionDeploy on AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, OVH or UpCloud from the same dashboard, switching provider without changing your API.
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Includes built-in migration toolsAiven offers migration from external databases using logical replication to minimize downtime.
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Free tier has resource limitsFree tiers remain available after trial credits expire. Paid PostgreSQL Developer starts at $5/month.

COMMUNITY

From the forums

The r/PostgreSQL community values it as a solid option for multi-cloud managed services, especially for Kafka and Postgres. The consensus is that it is very competitive on price at medium scale and that its technical support stands out. The recurring complaint is that it blocks sign-up with personal emails, which frustrates indie developers.

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FAQ

Questions, answered.

Does Aiven handle backups and updates automatically?＋

Yes. Aiven manages routine maintenance and automatic backups for supported database services; high availability requires an eligible multi-node configuration.

Can I migrate an existing Postgres database to Aiven?＋

Yes, Aiven provides migration tools from external databases with minimal downtime using logical replication.