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Serverless database with search and AI built-in

freemiumupdated Apr 21, 2026

Serverless database platform that combines Postgres, full-text search, analytics, and AI features in a single service. Built-in vector search for AI applications, branching for safe schema changes, and a spreadsheet-like UI for data exploration. Designed for developers who want powerful database capabilities without managing separate services for search, analytics, and embeddings.

Xata is a serverless database platform that combines the power of PostgreSQL with a built-in full-text search engine powered by Elasticsearch, providing developers with a unified data layer for modern web applications. It offers instantly available serverless Postgres databases accessible through a SQL HTTP endpoint, TypeScript SDK, or the standard PostgreSQL wire protocol. Xata eliminates the need to manage separate database and search infrastructure by combining both capabilities into a single, fully managed platform.

Xata stands out with its branchable database architecture that allows developers to create isolated database branches for feature development and experimentation, similar to Git branching for code. The platform provides zero-downtime schema migrations, ACID transactions, automatic resource scaling based on usage, and a spreadsheet-like web UI for visual data management. Xata includes built-in file attachment support, aggregation queries, and free-text search with fuzzy matching and relevance scoring, all without requiring additional search infrastructure.

Xata is designed for frontend and full-stack developers building modern web applications who want a developer-friendly database with minimal operational overhead. It provides TypeScript and Python SDKs, a CLI for database management, and REST APIs for language-agnostic access. Xata integrates well with frameworks like Next.js, Remix, SvelteKit, and Astro, and is particularly suited for projects that need both relational data storage and full-text search capabilities without the complexity of maintaining separate PostgreSQL and Elasticsearch clusters.

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Free / Pro $20/mo

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Web, CLI

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FAQ

What is Xata?

Serverless database platform that combines Postgres, full-text search, analytics, and AI features in a single service. Built-in vector search for AI applications, branching for safe schema changes, and a spreadsheet-like UI for data exploration. Designed for developers who want powerful database capabilities without managing separate services for search, analytics, and embeddings.

Is Xata free?

Xata offers a free tier alongside paid plans. Free / Pro $20/mo

What are the best Xata alternatives?

The top editor-verified Xata alternatives are Neon, pgAdmin, Postico.