Xata is a serverless database platform built on PostgreSQL with integrated search, file attachments, and a branching workflow — designed specifically for developers building modern web and mobile applications. Unlike traditional databases requiring separate search infrastructure, Xata includes full-text search, vector search, and fuzzy matching built natively alongside relational data. Its TypeScript SDK provides end-to-end type safety from schema to query, and database branching enables creating isolated dev and staging environments with one click — similar to Git branches for databases.
Serverless database with built-in search and analytics.
Best for: Developers who want a serverless database with built-in full-text search and vector search without managing separate services.
- Free plan
4.4/5 ratingEditorial score 84/100xata.io
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Editorial score84/100
The editorial note
What to know about Xata
Is it right for you?
Who Xata suits
Choose it if
- Developers who want a serverless database with built-in full-text search and vector search without managing separate services.
Look elsewhere if
- Teams needing maximum PostgreSQL compatibility and extension support — Neon and Supabase provide full PostgreSQL with access to all extensions (PostGIS, pg_vector, etc.) that Xata's abstraction layer does not expose
What you get
Key features
- PostgreSQL-compatible database
- Database branching
- Built-in full-text search
- Vector search
- File attachments
- TypeScript SDK
- Schema migrations
- Aggregate functions
Works with
Integrations8
What it costs
Pricing
| Plan | Price | What it includes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free (15GB storage)Billed monthly | 15GB storage, 250MB search, 2GB file attachments, serverless Postgres, free tier |
| Pro | $20 / monthBilled monthly | 60GB storage, 1GB search, custom branches, point-in-time recovery, support SLA |
| Enterprise | CustomBilled monthly | Custom limits, dedicated clusters, compliance, custom SLA, account manager |
Prices are recorded from the vendor's public pricing page and can change. Check before you buy.
The trade-off
Pros and cons
Pros
- Database branching enables safe feature development with isolated data environments per branch
- Built-in search (full-text, vector, fuzzy) eliminates the need for Elasticsearch or Algolia
- TypeScript-first SDK provides full type safety from schema definition to query results
- Generous free tier with 15GB storage and 15 million records covers most side projects
- Schema migrations are safe and reversible through the branch workflow
Cons
- Newer product with smaller ecosystem and community than PostgreSQL providers like Neon or Supabase
- Less control over PostgreSQL extensions and advanced configuration compared to direct Postgres
- Performance limitations for extremely high-write workloads at scale
- Free tier connection limits may impact some development patterns
Quick read
At a glance
- Category
- Development & Coding
- Pricing model
- Freemium
- Entry plan
- Free (15GB storage)
- Free plan
- Available
- Free trial
- Not listed
- Website
- xata.io
The verdict
Our take on Xata
The most integrated serverless data platform — combining database, search and vectors reduces infrastructure complexity for most applications.
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