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IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL

Paid#8 of 32 in PostgreSQL Hosting

IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL: A governed, highly available PostgreSQL service for teams already building on IBM Cloud. Ranked #8 of 32 in PostgreSQL Hosting by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Paid; best for IBM Cloud teams needing governed PostgreSQL.

8.7/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
8.7 / 10
Pricing
Paid
Best for
IBM Cloud teams needing governed PostgreSQL
High availability
Yes
Founded
1911 · Armonk, New York, United States
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatic cross-zone failover with highly available clusters
- Seven-day point-in-time recovery and 30-day backup retention
- BYOK encryption plus API, CLI, Terraform, and extension support
Where it doesn't
- Consumption-based billing can make monthly spend variable
- Standard starts with two data members by default
- Its strongest ecosystem fit is centered on IBM Cloud tooling

Our verdict on IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL

IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL is a fully managed PostgreSQL service for teams running web, mobile, analytics, and enterprise applications on IBM Cloud. IBM handles infrastructure, patching, scaling, monitoring, logging, backups, and replication, while teams retain access to configurable database resources and PostgreSQL extensions. The service is available through the web console and APIs, making it suitable for organizations that want governed PostgreSQL without maintaining database servers.

The published Standard plan provides a highly available PostgreSQL cluster with two data members by default. Disk, RAM, CPU, and backup storage are billed by consumption, so the plan aligns costs with provisioned resources rather than a fixed bundle. Provisioning and automation are supported through the IBM Cloud console, API, CLI, and Terraform. Related integrations include IBM Cloud Pak for Data, IBM Cloud Schematics, Red Hat Ansible, IBM Cloud Monitoring, and IBM Cloud Logs, giving IBM Cloud teams a connected operational workflow.

High availability is the central technical strength: leader and replica members can fail over automatically across zones, while read-only replicas support read scaling and disaster recovery. Point-in-time recovery covers the previous seven days, and daily backups are retained for 30 days. Independent disk and RAM scaling allows resource adjustments without treating the database as a single indivisible tier, and encryption at rest and in transit includes BYOK support. Choose this service when IBM Cloud governance, automation, and continuity features matter more than a simple fixed-price database package. Teams seeking a platform-neutral ecosystem or strictly predictable billing may prefer another PostgreSQL hosting approach.

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IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL pricing

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IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL fact sheet

Free plan	Not verified
Paid from	Not verified
High availability	Yes
Point-in-time recovery	Yes
Read replicas	Yes
Maximum storage	Not verified
Backup retention	30 days
Custom extensions	Yes
Deployment	Cloud
Platforms	Web
Compliance & security	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS
Support	Community, Docs, Tickets · 24/7
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: IBM Cloud Pak for Data, IBM Cloud Schematics, Terraform, Red Hat Ansible, IBM Cloud Monitoring, IBM Cloud Logs
Pricing	Paid (source)
Website	ibm.com
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL integrations

IBM Cloud Databases for PostgreSQL lists 6 integrations on its own site.

IBM Cloud Pak for Data
IBM Cloud Schematics
Terraform
Red Hat Ansible
IBM Cloud Monitoring
IBM Cloud Logs

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