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ArmorDB

Freemium#26 of 32 in PostgreSQL Hosting

ArmorDB: A low-cost European PostgreSQL host for prototypes, MVPs, and small teams. Ranked #26 of 32 in PostgreSQL Hosting by our editors (6.9/10); pricing: Free plan; best for budget PostgreSQL with EU data residency.

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At a glance

Editor score
6.9 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Budget PostgreSQL with EU data residency
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$5/mo
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Free PostgreSQL 17 hosting with PgBouncer included
- EU data residency with encrypted backups and database volumes
- Atomic restores and daily snapshots on paid plans
Where it doesn't
- Free hosting is aimed at prototypes and small MVPs
- Higher resource limits require the $39/month Scale plan
- Teams needing custom extensions should consider alternatives

Our verdict on ArmorDB

ArmorDB is a managed PostgreSQL hosting service for founders, developers, and small engineering teams. It provides PostgreSQL 17 on European infrastructure, with EU data residency, a web dashboard, standard PostgreSQL connection strings, and an API. The Free plan supports prototypes and small MVPs with managed PostgreSQL 17, PgBouncer, a simple dashboard, and no credit card required. Its European infrastructure makes it a practical choice for teams that need PostgreSQL hosting with EU residency and a low entry price.

Pricing is structured for gradual adoption. The Free plan costs $0 per month. Founder costs $5 per month and includes three databases, daily backups, and PgBouncer; it is advertised as free for three months before charging $5 per month. Pro costs $15 per month and adds production database capacity, daily backups, and a priority support path. Scale costs $39 per month and adds higher resource limits, flexible backup options, and a simple scaling path. PgBouncer is included across the listed plans, while automated daily snapshots, encrypted backups, and atomic restore operations support the paid tiers.

The service’s technical focus is PostgreSQL operations rather than a broad application platform. PgBouncer connection pooling can help applications manage database connections, while mTLS-secured connections and encrypted database volumes provide a defined security posture. The dashboard keeps database management accessible without requiring teams to operate the underlying infrastructure directly. ArmorDB suits budget-conscious teams that value European hosting, straightforward PostgreSQL access, and basic backup workflows. Organizations that require custom extension installation, point-in-time recovery, or read replicas should evaluate alternatives better aligned with those operational needs.

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ArmorDB pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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ArmorDB fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$5/mo
High availability	Not verified
Point-in-time recovery	Not verified
Read replicas	Not verified
Maximum storage	10 GB
Backup retention	7 days
Custom extensions	Not verified
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	SOC 2, GDPR
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	armordb.org
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

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