Xata
Serverless database platform with full-text search, analytics, and file attachments on Postgres.
Overview
Xata is a serverless database platform with full-text search, analytics, and file attachments on Postgres. It handles full-text search, analytics, branching, and file attachments, and it's best suited for developers wanting a serverless database with search built-in. Launched in 2022, it's a relatively recent entrant that's been gaining traction.
The free plan is free 15 gb — enough for most people to evaluate whether it fits. It's designed for small teams, striking a balance between simplicity and collaboration features.
Strengths
- Includes Full-Text Search as a core feature, purpose-built for database workflows
- Built-in analytics show open rates, click rates, and conversion data in real time
- Free 15 GB — generous enough for most small teams to get real work done
- Includes branching alongside the core feature set — fewer separate tools needed
Weaknesses
- Free plan exists but key features are locked behind the paid upgrade
- Fewer built-in features means you may need additional tools to cover gaps
- Ecosystem of third-party integrations is smaller than the market leaders in database
- Limited team/admin features if your organization eventually scales up
Quick info
- Category
- Database
- Starting price
- Free
- Free tier
- Yes — Free 15 GB
- Open source
- No
- Best for
- Small teams
- Founded
- 2022
Last updated 2026-04-12
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