Vultr Managed Databases Pricing (2026)
Managed relational database services handle provisioning, patching, backups, and replication so you can focus on your application. Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and other engines with high availability built in. Managed Databases support PostgreSQL, MySQL, and Redis with high-performance and optimized tiers. Automated backups included. Starting from $0.0205/hr ($14.96/mo) for HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB.
Key Features
- ✓Automated backups, patching, and failover
- ✓Multi-AZ / multi-region replication for high availability
- ✓Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, MariaDB, SQL Server, and Oracle
- ✓Read replicas for scaling read-heavy workloads
- ✓Automatic storage scaling
Common Use Cases
Web Applications
Backend database for web apps with automated backups and multi-AZ failover for reliability.
SaaS Platforms
Multi-tenant database infrastructure with read replicas for scaling customer workloads.
Data Warehousing
OLAP workloads with read replicas and optimized instance types for analytical queries.
On-Demand Pricing
Pay-as-you-go pricing with no upfront commitment. You are billed per hour of usage and can start or stop at any time. Hourly rates start at $0.0205/hr ($14.96/mo) for HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB | 1 | 1 GB | $0.0205 | $14.96 |
| HP 1 vCPU / 2 GB | 1 | 2 GB | $0.0411 | $30.00 |
| HP 2 vCPU / 4 GB | 2 | 4 GB | $0.0822 | $60.01 |
| HP 4 vCPU / 8 GB | 4 | 8 GB | $0.1644 | $120.01 |
| HP 6 vCPU / 16 GB | 6 | 16 GB | $0.3288 | $240.02 |
| HP 8 vCPU / 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.6575 | $479.97 |
| HP 12 vCPU / 48 GB | 12 | 48 GB | $1.0521 | $768.03 |
| OCC 1 vCPU / 4 GB | 1 | 4 GB | $0.1233 | $90.01 |
| OCC 2 vCPU / 8 GB | 2 | 8 GB | $0.2466 | $180.02 |
| OCC 4 vCPU / 16 GB | 4 | 16 GB | $0.4932 | $360.04 |
| OCC 8 vCPU / 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.9863 | $720.00 |
| OCC 16 vCPU / 64 GB | 16 | 64 GB | $1.9726 | $1,440.00 |
Pricing by Instance Family
High Performance
7 instance types available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB | 1 | 1 GB | $0.0205 | $14.96 |
| HP 1 vCPU / 2 GB | 1 | 2 GB | $0.0411 | $30.00 |
| HP 2 vCPU / 4 GB | 2 | 4 GB | $0.0822 | $60.01 |
| HP 4 vCPU / 8 GB | 4 | 8 GB | $0.1644 | $120.01 |
| HP 6 vCPU / 16 GB | 6 | 16 GB | $0.3288 | $240.02 |
| HP 8 vCPU / 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.6575 | $479.97 |
| HP 12 vCPU / 48 GB | 12 | 48 GB | $1.0521 | $768.03 |
Optimized Cloud Compute
5 instance types available
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCC 1 vCPU / 4 GB | 1 | 4 GB | $0.1233 | $90.01 |
| OCC 2 vCPU / 8 GB | 2 | 8 GB | $0.2466 | $180.02 |
| OCC 4 vCPU / 16 GB | 4 | 16 GB | $0.4932 | $360.04 |
| OCC 8 vCPU / 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.9863 | $720.00 |
| OCC 16 vCPU / 64 GB | 16 | 64 GB | $1.9726 | $1,440.00 |
Reserved Instance & Savings Plans Pricing
Commit to 1 or 3 years for lower hourly rates.
| Instance | vCPU | Memory | Price/hr | Price/mo | 1yr RI/hr | 3yr RI/hr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB | 1 | 1 GB | $0.0205 | $14.96 | - | - |
| HP 1 vCPU / 2 GB | 1 | 2 GB | $0.0411 | $30.00 | - | - |
| HP 2 vCPU / 4 GB | 2 | 4 GB | $0.0822 | $60.01 | - | - |
| HP 4 vCPU / 8 GB | 4 | 8 GB | $0.1644 | $120.01 | - | - |
| HP 6 vCPU / 16 GB | 6 | 16 GB | $0.3288 | $240.02 | - | - |
| HP 8 vCPU / 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.6575 | $479.97 | - | - |
| HP 12 vCPU / 48 GB | 12 | 48 GB | $1.0521 | $768.03 | - | - |
| OCC 1 vCPU / 4 GB | 1 | 4 GB | $0.1233 | $90.01 | - | - |
| OCC 2 vCPU / 8 GB | 2 | 8 GB | $0.2466 | $180.02 | - | - |
| OCC 4 vCPU / 16 GB | 4 | 16 GB | $0.4932 | $360.04 | - | - |
| OCC 8 vCPU / 32 GB | 8 | 32 GB | $0.9863 | $720.00 | - | - |
| OCC 16 vCPU / 64 GB | 16 | 64 GB | $1.9726 | $1,440.00 | - | - |
How Managed Databases Pricing Works
On-Demand
Pay per hour with no long-term commitment. Ideal for variable workloads and development environments.
Reserved / Committed Use
Commit to 1 or 3 years for significant discounts.
Spot / Preemptible
Use spare capacity at steep discounts. Best for fault-tolerant, batch, and stateless workloads.
Monthly Cost Examples
New accounts receive $300 in free credits to try any Vultr service for 30 days.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vultr Managed Databases?
Vultr Managed Databases is a cloud service offered by Vultr. It provides various configurations (12 pricing tiers available) with pay-as-you-go and committed-use pricing options.
How much does Vultr Managed Databases cost per month?
Prices range from $14.96/month for HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB to $1,440.00/month for OCC 16 vCPU / 64 GB on On-Demand pricing in ewr.
Does Vultr Managed Databases have a free tier?
Vultr offers various free tier options. Check the official Vultr pricing page for the most current free tier details for Managed Databases.
How many Vultr Managed Databases pricing tiers are available?
There are 12 pricing tiers available for Vultr Managed Databases. These range from entry-level configurations to high-performance options for enterprise workloads.
What pricing models does Vultr Managed Databases offer?
Vultr Managed Databases offers On-Demand (pay-per-hour, no commitment), Reserved/Committed Use (1-3 year commitments for significant discounts), and in some cases Spot/Preemptible pricing for interruptible workloads at the lowest cost.
Is a managed database worth the extra cost over self-hosted?
Managed databases cost 20-40% more than running your own on a VM, but include automated backups, patching, failover, and monitoring. For most teams the operational savings outweigh the price premium. Self-hosting makes sense only when you need custom configurations or have dedicated DBA expertise.
What is included in managed database hourly pricing?
Hourly pricing covers the compute instance, OS license, and database engine. Storage, backups, and data transfer are billed separately. Some providers bundle a limited amount of backup storage. Always check for I/O costs, which can be significant for write-heavy workloads.