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Get instant access to a production-grade Postgres database with unlimited cloning, Git-like branching, and everything developers need. Deploy your first database in minutes, risk-free.
Dedicated compute
NVMe Storage
Instant branching
Forever free
Sandbox System Status
Everything you need from Postgres in one platform
Vela Sandbox is designed for teams to evaluate and develop. When ready for production, scale to enterprise.
Instant Cloning
Copy any database in seconds with zero overhead. Clone for testing, QA, or analytics without duplicating storage.
Git-Like Workflows
Branch, test, and merge your database like code. Each team member gets their own isolated environment instantly.
Vela Studio
Manage databases, run SQL queries, view logs, and monitor performance—all from an intuitive web interface.
High Performance Storage
Get production-grade performance: 10,000 IOPS, 100GB NVMe storage powered by Simplyblock, and sub-millisecond query latency.
Built-In Resilience
Automatic backups, disaster recovery, and point-in-time recovery included. Your data is safe from day one.
Pure PostgreSQL
No vendor lock-in. Use standard Postgres tools, libraries, and drivers. Connect from anywhere.
Vela Sandbox: Everything you need for testing
Get enterprise-grade features in our free tier. No credit card required, forever free for development and testing.
2 vCPU Compute
Dedicated CPU resources for your sandbox environment
100 GiB NVMe Storage
High-performance storage powered by Simplyblock
10,000 IOPS
Production-grade performance for testing
Unlimited Clones
Create as many database clones as you need
Automated Backups
Point-in-time recovery and disaster recovery included
Full Feature Access
All Vela features included in the free tier
Want to see all the features?
Explore our full product tour with screenshots of the dashboard, monitoring, RBAC, and more.
Explore All FeaturesDeploy to your own cloud
Start in the sandbox. When you need production-grade resources, SSO, or enterprise controls, deploy Vela in your own infrastructure. You control everything—storage, compute, compliance, and data location. No vendor lock-in.
Available on any infrastructure
Cloud Hyperscalers
• AWS (EC2, ECS, EKS)
• Google Cloud (Compute Engine, GKE)
• Microsoft Azure (VMs, AKS)
Kubernetes
• Self-managed K8s clusters
• Managed K8s (EKS, GKE, AKS)
• Hybrid environments
On-Premises & Bare Metal
• Bare metal servers
• Private data centers
• Hybrid cloud setups
No vendor lock-in. Vela runs on standard PostgreSQL with your own infrastructure. You control everything—storage, compute, compliance, and data location.
Perfect for any team size
From solo developers to growing teams, Vela's free tier gives you everything you need to build confidently.
Solo Developers
Build side projects or prototypes with production-grade infrastructure at zero cost. Scale to paid tiers only when you need to.
- No credit card required
- 100GB storage is plenty
- Instant branching for testing
Development Teams
Give each team member their own database clone. No contention, no waiting. Test features in isolation with production data.
- Unlimited clones per person
- Instant environment setup
- CI/CD integration ready
QA & Testing
Spin up parallel test environments instantly. Run load tests, stress tests, and integration tests against real data.
- Parallel testing environments
- Automatic cleanup after tests
- Reproduce production issues safely
Fair usage limits (very generous)
The free tier is designed for real work. Limits exist only to prevent abuse, not to force upgrades.
30-Day Inactivity Pause
Databases pause after 30 days of inactivity (no connections). Resume anytime by simply connecting again. Your data is safe.
Resource Limits
Clones are limited by available resources (2 vCPU, 4 GiB RAM, 100 GiB storage). Fair allocation across all free users.
No Public Egress
Data transfer to the public internet is blocked. Access your database from internal apps only. Direct access always works.
Questions about Vela Sandbox (free tier)?
Do I need a credit card to sign up?
No. Vela Sandbox is completely free—no credit card required, ever. If you want to upgrade to our Enterprise plan, you'll add payment info at that time.
What happens if I hit the storage limit?
You'll be notified when approaching 100 GiB. At that point, you can delete old clones, export data, or upgrade to our Enterprise plan for unlimited storage. Your existing data is never deleted.
Can I move to BYOC/BYOI later?
Absolutely. Start with Vela Sandbox (free), upgrade to our Enterprise plan when you're ready for production. Your database can be exported and deployed to your own cloud without any issues. Zero vendor lock-in.
Is my data safe on the free tier?
Yes. Free tier databases include automatic backups, point-in-time recovery, and disaster recovery. Your data is as safe as production environments.
Can I run production workloads on Vela Cloud?
Vela Sandbox is designed for testing and evaluation. For production workloads, upgrade to our Enterprise plan to deploy in your own cloud with dedicated resources, SSO, advanced controls, and SLA guarantees.
How do I migrate from Vela Cloud to BYOC/BYOI?
You can export your database anytime and deploy to your own cloud. We'll help you through the migration process. Contact sales for guidance.
Ready for production?
Upgrade to our Enterprise plan for SSO, advanced controls, dedicated support, and production-grade SLAs.
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