restdb.io
Database management systems (DBMS)
Database software
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What is restdb.io
restdb.io is a cloud-hosted database service that exposes collections as RESTful APIs, allowing teams to build data-driven web and mobile applications without managing database infrastructure. It targets developers and small teams that need a lightweight backend for CRUD operations, authentication, and simple workflows. The product emphasizes schema design through a web console and API-first access patterns rather than traditional SQL-centric administration.
API-first database access
The platform automatically provides REST endpoints for database collections, reducing the need to build and host a custom API layer. This suits application backends where CRUD operations and basic querying are the primary requirement. It can speed up prototyping and internal tools where a full database stack and middleware would be overhead.
Managed hosting and operations
restdb.io runs as a managed service, so users do not administer servers, backups, or patching in the same way as self-managed databases. This can simplify operations for teams without dedicated database administrators. The web-based console supports creating collections, fields, and access rules without local installation.
Developer-oriented integrations
The product is designed to be embedded into application development workflows via HTTP APIs and common web authentication patterns. This makes it practical for front-end heavy projects that need a backend datastore with access control. Compared with traditional DBMS tooling, it focuses more on application integration than on advanced SQL development features.
Limited advanced analytics features
restdb.io is oriented toward operational CRUD workloads rather than large-scale analytics, complex joins, or high-performance SQL warehousing. Teams needing advanced query optimization, columnar storage, or large concurrent analytical workloads may find it insufficient. It is not positioned as a replacement for enterprise analytical database platforms.
Less control over deployment
As a hosted service, it provides less control over underlying infrastructure configuration, network topology, and environment customization than self-hosted databases. This can be a constraint for organizations with strict data residency, private networking, or bespoke compliance requirements. Migration options and portability may require additional planning compared with standard database engines.
Non-traditional DBMS workflow
Teams accustomed to SQL-first development and mature database IDE ecosystems may find the API-first model and console-driven schema management less familiar. Some database administration tasks and deep performance tuning are not exposed in the same way as in traditional DBMS products. This can affect fit for organizations that standardize on SQL tooling and DBA processes.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Development (Free) | $0 — Development Free (per database) | No credit card required; 3 Devs/Editors/Users; 2,500 records; Max 1 API-call/sec (max 500 daily); Hosted web pages with 1 custom secure domain (limited); 100MB media storage; 1MB file size; Codehooks & Jobs; No MongoDB option; Limited support; No automatic backup (manual snapshots). |
| Standard | $19 per database/month (billed annually) — $29 per database/month if paid monthly | 5 Devs/Editors/Users; 100,000 records; Max 10 API-calls/sec; Hosted web pages with 1 custom secure domain; 20GB media storage; 15MB file size; Codehooks & Jobs; External MongoDB option; Best-effort support; Daily automatic backup. |
| Premium | $79 per database/month (billed annually) — $99 per database/month if paid monthly | 50 Devs/Editors/Users; 5,000,000 records; Max 20 API-calls/sec; Hosted web pages with 5 custom secure domains; 50GB media storage; 50MB file size; Codehooks & Jobs; External MongoDB option; Prioritized support; Daily automatic backup with 7 days history. |
