Crunchy Bridge
Database as a service (DBaaS) providers
Database software
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What is Crunchy Bridge
Crunchy Bridge is a managed PostgreSQL database service operated by Crunchy Data. It provides hosted PostgreSQL instances with automated operations such as provisioning, backups, and upgrades for teams that want PostgreSQL without running their own database infrastructure. The service targets application teams and data teams that need a production PostgreSQL environment with operational controls and support options. It differentiates by focusing specifically on PostgreSQL and by aligning its managed service with the vendor’s PostgreSQL expertise and tooling.
PostgreSQL-focused managed service
The product centers on PostgreSQL rather than offering a broad mix of unrelated database engines. This focus can simplify operational decisions for teams standardizing on Postgres features and extensions. It also aligns the service’s management model, documentation, and support around a single database technology. For organizations that already build on PostgreSQL, this reduces the need to adapt to a proprietary database interface.
Operational automation for production
Crunchy Bridge is designed to handle common database operations such as provisioning and routine maintenance tasks. This can reduce the time application teams spend on database administration compared with self-managed deployments. Managed operations are particularly relevant for small teams that lack dedicated DBAs. The service model supports faster environment setup for development and production use cases.
Vendor support and expertise
Crunchy Bridge is delivered by a company known for PostgreSQL products and services, which can matter for regulated or mission-critical deployments. A vendor-backed service provides a clear escalation path for incidents and operational questions. This can be beneficial when teams need guidance on PostgreSQL configuration, upgrades, or performance troubleshooting. It also reduces reliance on community-only support channels.
Narrower scope than platforms
Because it is primarily a managed PostgreSQL offering, it may not cover the wider set of integrated services found in broader cloud platforms (for example, multi-service app builders, workflow tools, or extensive non-Postgres database options). Organizations seeking a single console for many database types may need additional vendors. This can increase integration and vendor-management overhead. It may be less suitable when requirements include multiple database paradigms under one provider.
Potential portability constraints
As with most managed database services, some operational behaviors (maintenance windows, upgrade processes, monitoring integrations, and backup/restore workflows) are specific to the provider. Teams planning multi-cloud portability may need to validate how easily configurations and operational runbooks translate to other environments. This can add effort when migrating between managed services or back to self-managed PostgreSQL. Provider-specific limits and defaults can also affect architecture decisions.
Less fit for no-code apps
The product is oriented toward database hosting and operations rather than end-user application building. Teams looking for built-in forms, workflows, and spreadsheet-like interfaces typically require additional layers or separate tools. This can slow delivery for business-led app development compared with products that bundle database and UI/workflow capabilities. It is better aligned to engineering-driven application stacks.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Hobby-0 | $9.00 per month | 2 cores, 512MB memory, 11,800 IOPS, PgBouncer: No, Support: best-effort, PG versions: 15-18 only. Available on AWS only. |
| Hobby-1 | $18.00 per month | 2 cores, 1GB memory, 11,800 IOPS, PgBouncer: No, Support: best-effort, PG versions: 15-18 only. Available on AWS only. |
| Hobby-2 | $35.00 per month | 2 cores, 2GB memory, 11,800 IOPS, PgBouncer: No, Support: best-effort, PG14-18. |
| Hobby-4 | $70.00 per month | 2 cores, 4GB memory, 11,800 IOPS, PgBouncer: No, Support: best-effort, PG14-18. |
| Standard-4 | $70.00 per month | 1 core, 4GB memory, 20,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. Available on AWS only. |
| Standard-8 | $140.00 per month | 2 cores, 8GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Standard-16 | $280.00 per month | 4 cores, 16GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Standard-32 | $560.00 per month | 8 cores, 32GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Standard-64 | $1,120.00 per month | 16 cores, 64GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Standard-128 | $2,240.00 per month | 32 cores, 128GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Standard-192 | $3,360.00 per month | 48 cores, 192GB memory, 60,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Standard-384 | $6,720.00 per month | 96 cores, 384GB memory, 78,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-16 | $240.00 per month | 2 cores, 16GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-32 | $480.00 per month | 4 cores, 32GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-64 | $960.00 per month | 8 cores, 64GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-128 | $1,920.00 per month | 16 cores, 128GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-256 | $3,840.00 per month | 32 cores, 256GB memory, 40,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-384 | $5,760.00 per month | 48 cores, 384GB memory, 60,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-512 | $7,640.00 per month | 64 cores, 512GB memory, 78,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-768 | $11,520.00 per month | 96 cores, 768GB memory, 78,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-1024 | $15,360.00 per month | 128 cores, 1024GB memory, 78,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
| Memory-1536 | $23,040.40 per month | 192 cores, 1536GB memory, 78,000 IOPS, PgBouncer: Yes, Support: included, PG14-18. |
Notes:
- Storage is charged separately at $0.10 per GB per month (official site). Example: Standard-8 with 100GB storage = $140 + ($0.10 * 100) = $150/month.
- High availability (HA) doubles the cluster price for production plans (any non-Hobby plan) per official docs.
- Prices listed are samples for AWS East and billed prorated by time provisioned; use the official pricing calculator for exact region/provider pricing.
Seller details
Crunchy Data Solutions, Inc.
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
2012
Private
https://www.crunchydata.com/
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https://www.linkedin.com/company/crunchy-data-solutions-inc
