Netlify Database

A zero‑config, fully managed PostgreSQL service is embedded in the Netlify platform, handling provisioning, migrations, and storage automatically. It lets developers store and query relational data from Functions, Edge Functions, Builds, and Agent Runners without setting up external infrastructure. The service operates on credit‑based plans, with compute and bandwidth billed while storage remains free until July 1 2026.

The primary audience is developers building full‑stack, data‑driven applications on Netlify who want a production‑grade database that is instantly available. It supports isolated database branches for each deploy preview, allowing schema and data changes to be tested without affecting the live site. This branching model integrates with Netlify’s workflow, creating a copy of production data for each preview automatically.

By providing dynamic branches and platform‑managed migrations, the system aims to eliminate the friction of maintaining separate staging databases and to prevent bottlenecks when multiple developers work concurrently. It is positioned as an experimental tool for rapid prototyping that can scale into production without configuration changes.