Choosing a production PostgreSQL tier
How to think about CPU, memory, storage, backups, and connection slots when moving from a prototype to production.
Start with the workload shape
A prototype usually needs low cost and fast setup. A production service needs stable compute, enough memory for working data, storage headroom, backup coverage, and connection limits that match real traffic.
Backups and connections matter early
Teams often focus on CPU first, but backup frequency and connection slots are just as important. A workload with many app instances or jobs can run into connection pressure before it saturates compute.
Pick a tier that leaves room
Choose a tier with enough headroom for normal traffic spikes, then revisit usage as the product grows. Vura tiers make that path explicit so teams can start free and graduate into production capacity without changing platform model.