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Simplified Managed SQL for complex workloads

Exoscale Managed SQL databases offer a fully managed database service that encompasses deployment, monitoring, automated backups, and updates. You gain secure, scalable, and professionally maintained SQL databases, eliminating the need to manage infrastructure yourself. This enables organizations to concentrate on their core business while ensuring operational stability and GDPR compliance.
Our SQL database hosting is designed to adapt seamlessly to growing workloads, with high availability, point-in-time recovery, and predictable performance across all European zones.

Find the right Managed SQL database for your workload

Exoscale offers managed SQL database services designed to meet different needs. Each one eliminates the complexity of setup, operations, and scaling, providing you with reliable performance and security. Select the solution that best suits your application, while we handle the rest.

Managed PostgreSQL on Exoscale

Managed PostgreSQL Database

The popular open-source relational database, known for advanced features, JSON support, and extensibility. Ideal for complex queries and enterprise workloads.

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Managed MySQL on Exoscale

Managed MySQL Database

The most widely used open-source relational database, trusted for its reliability, ease of use, and broad ecosystem compatibility. Perfect for web applications and CMS platforms.

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Managed Vector Databases on Exoscale

Managed Vector Databases

Vector databases for AI and semantic search, including pgvector and dedicated vector search. Store and query embeddings for recommendations, RAG, and similarity search alongside your relational data.

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Why choose Exoscale Managed SQL

Simple setup

Simple Setup

Launch your database in minutes through the Exoscale portal, CLI, or API, without manual configuration.

High availability

High Availability

Built-in redundancy and automated failover on Business and Premium plans ensure that your SQL databases remain accessible, backed by a 99.99% uptime SLA.

Automated backups

Automated Backups

Regular backups and point-in-time recovery protect your data and reduce downtime risk.

Integrated monitoring

Integrated Monitoring

Continuous monitoring and metrics provide you with full visibility into performance, without additional tools.

Power your workloads with Managed SQL databases

Power transactional applications

Businesses running high-volume web or mobile platforms, such as e-commerce sites, booking systems, or financial applications, depend on reliable, consistent databases to process transactions securely. Managed SQL databases ensure data integrity and continuous availability while scaling to meet demand. With Exoscale managing infrastructure, teams can focus on delivering seamless user experiences.

Build multi-tenant SaaS platforms

Software providers offering products to many customers can use managed SQL databases to isolate data securely while keeping operations efficient. Each tenant can be organized by schema or database, enabling predictable performance and simplified growth as new customers join. This model works well for CRM tools, analytics dashboards, and subscription platforms.

Enable data-driven insights and reporting

Organizations that rely on timely decisions need databases capable of handling operational and analytical queries. Managed SQL databases support real-time dashboards, business reports, and integrated analytics without the complexity of separate systems. Whether analyzing product usage, financial metrics, or customer trends, businesses can centralize insights within a reliable data store that grows with them.

Key features of SQL server hosting and management in Europe

Transparent pricing for our Managed SQL database products

Exoscale provides flexible pricing for every Managed SQL service. Plans such as Hobbyist, Startup, Business, and Premium let you match resources precisely to your workload requirements. Transparent, usage-based billing ensures predictable costs as your applications scale. Contact us if you need guidance in selecting the right plan.

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Combine Managed SQL with other Exoscale products

Exoscale services are designed to integrate seamlessly. By combining Managed SQL with other products, organizations can extend functionality, increase performance, and simplify operations across their infrastructure.

Compute Instances

Compute Instances

Flexible virtual machines optimized for general-purpose, memory-intensive, CPU-bound applications or GPU workloads. Combine with your Kubernetes workloads to scale efficiently across all use cases.

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Hosted & Managed Kubernetes

Hosted & Managed Kubernetes

Deploy applications on a Kubernetes cluster ready for production in minutes. SKS integrates with virtual machines and supports common DevOps tools such as CLI, API, and Terraform.

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Managed OpenSearch

Managed OpenSearch

Add full-text search, log analytics, and real-time dashboards on top of your relational data with Managed OpenSearch. Index data from your SQL databases for fast, flexible querying at scale.

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Managed SQL trusted by teams across Europe

Exoscale provides professional SQL server hosting and management in Europe, delivering compliance, reliability, and performance for critical workloads. Contact our experts today to discuss your requirements and identify the most suitable plan. Our team will support you from initial assessment to seamless deployment.

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Frequently asked questions about SQL databases

What is a Managed SQL database?

A Managed SQL database is a cloud-hosted relational database service where provisioning, updates, monitoring, and backups are handled by the provider. Unlike self-managed databases, you don’t need a dedicated DBA or operations team. Exoscale handles availability, security patches, failover, and performance tuning, so development teams can focus on building applications instead of managing infrastructure.

What are SQL database products used for?

Managed SQL databases are used to store, organize, and query structured data. Common use cases include e-commerce platforms, SaaS applications, content management systems, financial transaction processing, real-time analytics dashboards, and API backends. They are essential whenever applications require ACID-compliant transactions, relational data modeling, or complex joins across large datasets.

What kind of SQL database services does Exoscale offer?

Exoscale offers Managed PostgreSQL and Managed MySQL as fully managed SQL database services. Both are open-source databases with no vendor lock-in. Both include automated updates, daily backups with point-in-time recovery, vertical scaling, high-availability configurations with automated failover, and compliance with European data protection standards (GDPR, ISO 27001).

How is the pricing structured?

SQL database hosting is billed per second with no long-term commitments or upfront payments. You can select from Hobbyist, Startup, Business, or Premium plans, each tailored to different levels of workload, performance, and reliability. Plans start at approximately €42/month. See our pricing page for current rates, or use the pricing calculator to estimate costs.

Where are Exoscale Managed SQL databases hosted?

All Managed SQL databases are hosted in ISO 27001-certified European data centers across Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Bulgaria, and Croatia. Data remains in the country of your chosen zone, ensuring full GDPR compliance and data sovereignty. This makes Exoscale a strong choice for organizations that require European PostgreSQL and MySQL hosting with strict data residency guarantees.

Can I migrate an existing database to Exoscale Managed SQL?

Yes. Exoscale supports standard migration methods for both SQL database services. For PostgreSQL, you can use native tools like pg_dump and pg_restore. For MySQL, mysqldump and replication-based approaches are supported. Our documentation provides step-by-step migration guides to help you move your data securely and with minimal downtime.