About YugabyteDB
YugabyteDB is a distributed SQL database built on PostgreSQL. It is offered as open source software and as several managed database services.
What it does
YugabyteDB spreads relational data across a cluster of nodes instead of keeping it on a single server. Applications connect with PostgreSQL-compatible SQL, so many existing Postgres drivers and tools can be reused. The product is aimed at mission-critical apps that need to stay available and grow past what one machine can hold.
Key features
- PostgreSQL-compatible SQL interface
- Data spread across a cluster of database nodes
- Open source edition plus managed cloud services
- Voyager tool for moving data from other databases
- Agentic multitenant release for managing database fleets
Who it's for
Backend and platform teams that need Postgres-style SQL on a database that runs across several machines. It also suits teams whose apps must stay resilient as traffic and data grow, without rebuilding the data layer later.
Pricing and good to know
The core database is available as open source. The company also sells database-as-a-service plans, and the pricing page compares them. Running a distributed database adds operational work compared with a single Postgres server, so plan for that before moving production data.
Highlights
- PostgreSQL-compatible SQL for existing drivers and tools
- Data spread across a cluster of database nodes
- Open source edition plus managed cloud services
- Voyager tool to move data from other databases
- Agentic multitenant release for database fleets
