Build your startup on enterprise-grade PostgreSQL with predictable BYOC pricing, instant database cloning for rapid development, and built-in compliance features that make you investor-ready from day one.
Essential advantages for high-growth companies
Transparent $/vCPU pricing with no hidden costs. Deploy in your cloud account for maximum cost control and predictability as you scale.
Clone production databases in seconds for development, testing, and experimentation. Enable your team to move fast without breaking things.
Start with a simple setup and seamlessly scale to enterprise-grade deployment without changing platforms or rewriting code.
Built-in SOC 2, GDPR compliance and enterprise security controls from day one. Be investor-ready with proper data governance.
How instant cloning transforms your development process
Clone your production database in seconds with real data for development
Develop and test new features safely with production-like data
Test thoroughly without affecting production or other developers
Ship features knowing they work with real production scenarios
Reduce development cycles from days to hours with instant testing environments
Test with production data safely without affecting live users
Every developer gets their own production-like environment
Vela grows with your startup at every stage
Get started quickly with minimal setup
Scale seamlessly as your user base grows
Enterprise features for high-growth companies
See why startups are switching to Vela
| Platform | Setup Time | Database Cloning | Pricing Model | Scaling | Compliance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vela BEST | Minutes | 30 seconds | Transparent $/vCPU | Seamless | Built-in SOC 2 |
| AWS RDS | Hours | 15-30 minutes | Complex tiers + hidden costs | Manual configuration | Additional setup required |
| Supabase | Minutes | Manual snapshots | Usage-based variability | Platform limitations | Limited enterprise features |
| PlanetScale | Minutes | MySQL only | Row-based pricing complexity | Good for MySQL | Limited compliance features |
How Vela accelerated these startups' growth
Needed production-like testing without breaking the bank
Instant cloning reduced testing costs by 90% while improving development speed
Shipped 3x faster with 50% fewer production bugs
Complex AI workflows required extensive database experimentation
Clone production data for AI model training and experimentation
Reduced AI development cycle from weeks to days
Scaling database costs becoming unpredictable
BYOC deployment with transparent pricing and enterprise controls
Reduced database costs by 40% while improving performance
Get up and running with Vela in one month
Production-ready database running
Streamlined development process
Optimized, scalable database infrastructure
Ready for next funding round
Join hundreds of startups using Vela to ship faster, reduce costs, and build investor-ready infrastructure. Get enterprise-grade PostgreSQL with startup-friendly pricing and instant development environments.