Xata, serverless database on top of PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch

In plain words

Xata is a serverless database built on PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch, designed for developers who prioritize ease of use. It offers a cloud-only, SaaS-like experience rather than infrastructure-as-a-service complexity. The product targets developers seeking a modern database solution with simplified setup and intuitive workflows, positioning itself in the growing serverless database market with emphasis on developer experience.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

Start fresh or branch an existing Postgres in seconds. Scale to zero when idle.

In the maker’s words, at launch

Hi! Xata was on HackerNews once before (https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=28590816) a bit over a year ago, when we were at the beginning of our development. We've promised we're going to do a Show HN page when we come out of Private Beta, and this just happened today. Xata is a product in the…

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