Vela Is Not a New Database. It's a New Postgres Experience.
Vela does not replace PostgreSQL. It reimagines how teams provision, branch, test, and access Postgres with a self-service experience.
Fresh Postgres in 20 seconds
Postgres, minus the hassle.
Create a Postgres backend in minutes. Everything you need to ship, one click at a time.
Instant app environments
Spin up isolated Postgres databases in seconds for new apps, features, and previews.
Branch your database like code
Create a branch per feature or PR. Test safely. Merge with confidence without slow copies.
Safe resets & migrations
Replay migrations, seed data, and backfills on fresh branches then reset anytime. Perfect for iterations and experiments.
Enterprise-Grade Features, Built In
Manage databases, monitor performance, and scale with confidence using Vela's intuitive platform.
Click to expand
Centralized Project Management
Monitor usage, branches, and operations from one dashboard.
Click to expand
Real-Time Performance Monitoring
Track bottlenecks and optimize queries with detailed metrics.
How Vela Works
Step 1
Get a Database in Seconds
Provision a ready-to-use Postgres backend immediately from the sandbox.
Step 2
Build Your Product
Connect your app, ship features, and use the built-in platform tools as you grow.
Step 3
Scale with Advanced Workflows
Add branching, cloning, and team controls when your workflow needs them.
New to Vela? Start here: 1. Open Sandbox → 2. Create First Branch → 3. Dive into Docs
Latest Blog Posts
Fresh perspectives from the Vela team on Postgres, infrastructure, and developer workflows.
Who Owns Postgres? The MinIO Warning Sign
MinIOs shift reignited a critical platform question: who controls your core infrastructure. Why Postgres governance and licensing model matter for long-term risk.
We Forked Supabase Because Self-Hosted Postgres Is Broken.
Why we forked Supabase to build Vela, a self-hostable Postgres platform with storage-level branching, pragmatic infrastructure choices, and a focus on running in your own cloud.
Not sure if Vela is right for your team?
Ask your favorite AI and compare independent perspectives on Vela for PostgreSQL workflows.
High-Performance Postgres Built for Enterprise
Vela combines ultra-fast NVMe storage, instant cloning, PITR, and enterprise security features — all deployed in your cloud. Get Postgres BaaS benefits without vendor lock-in.
High-Performance Architecture
Ultra-low latency. No tuning required.
Vela runs on modern infrastructure with NVMe-backed storage and high-throughput compute — delivering real-time performance for transactional, analytical, and mixed workloads.
290,000 TPS peak throughput
Instant Copy-on-Write Clones
Spin up environments in seconds
Create space-efficient database clones for QA, testing, and staging. Our copy-on-write engine ensures instant cloning with minimal resource overhead until data diverges.
Clone 1TB database in <1 second
Zero Data Loss Protection
Snapshots, HA & PITR built in
Built-in support for high availability, scheduled backups, and point-in-time recovery. Recover fast from failures with no vendor lock-in or external dependencies.
99.99% uptime guarantee
Git-Like Database Workflows
Branch, test, and merge with confidence
Bring CI/CD principles to your database. Create isolated branches for each feature, run QA on real data, and merge back to production safely.
DevOps-native database management
Run Vela your way
Start free. Scale when you're ready.
Spin up a Postgres backend in minutes in the sandbox. Need SSO, controls, or self-hosting? Talk to us for an enterprise rollout.
Sandbox (Free)
Spin up a Postgres backend in minutes. Perfect for building, demos, and trying branching. No credit card.
Start free →Enterprise
SSO, advanced controls, and deployment options for regulated or large teams in public or private clouds.
Latest Videos
Learn how Vela can simplify your database workflows with quick walkthroughs and practical demos.
User Guide
Creating a PostgreSQL Table in Vela: Tables View Walkthrough
User Guide
Getting Started with Vela + Codex: Build a Tiny Task Planner
User Guide
Getting Started with Vela: From Account Creation to Your First Branch
Why Postgres Matters
Deploy Vela in your own cloud for complete control, compliance, and data sovereignty. Get managed Postgres features without vendor lock-in.
Full Data Sovereignty
Your data stays in your VPC, data center, or on-premises. Zero external data transfer. Complete compliance control.
Zero Vendor Lock-In
Plain PostgreSQL with standard tools and drivers. Switch providers or self-host anytime without data migration.
Enterprise Security
RBAC, RLS, audit trails, and IAM integration. Vendor cannot access your databases without explicit approval.
Cost Predictability
Your cloud bill is your database bill. No vendor markups. Leverage existing cloud investments and reserved instances.
Instant Cloning & PITR
Copy-on-write clones for testing, point-in-time recovery for safety. All the features of managed Postgres in your infrastructure.
Simplified Compliance
Meet GDPR, HIPAA, SOC2, FedRAMP, and custom regulations. Audit trails and access controls in your hands.
Built for modern data teams
Vela builds on the open-source Supabase ecosystem, extending it with backup scheduling, enterprise RBAC, IAM integration, and clone-based testing workflows. New to PostgreSQL? Check our PostgreSQL glossary. See how we handle OLAP workloads or learn about our unified database approach.
All Workloads on Postgres
OLTP, OLAP, vector search, time-series, graph, and caching — all on native Postgres
Instant Deployment
Deploy databases instantly without infrastructure setup or management
Built-in Backup & DR
Automatic backups and disaster recovery built into every AWS deployment
Bring Your Own Cloud
Deploy on AWS, GCP, Azure or on-prem. Give your developers serverless experience they love.
Database Branching
Create instant database branches for development, testing, and feature work
Modern Postgres Performance
High-performance storage layer optimized for real-time ingest, fast queries, and AI workloads
Ready to build on Vela?
Start with a fresh Postgres backend in seconds, then scale into advanced workflows as your product grows.