Developers benefit from tools that let them focus on building websites and applications without the hassle of server management. That’s why many developers choose Vercel’s serverless platform and its three databases: Vercel Postgres (a relational SQL database), Vercel KV (a NoSQL key-value store for real-time data), and Vercel Blob (a storage solution for large media files).

Despite the name, “serverless” doesn’t mean servers are absent; it means that Vercel takes care of all server management so developers can stay focused on building and maintaining applications instead of worrying about downtime, scalability, or maintenance.

Other developer-friendly features of Vercel databases include:

: Vercel databases provide built-in protections, including encryption for data at rest and in transit and role-based access controls that safeguard against unauthorized access. To manage sensitive data like API keys or database credentials, Vercel uses environment variables, ensuring secure deployment across different environments.

: A fully managed back end handles scaling, maintenance, and uptime automatically, allowing developers to focus on coding instead of back end complexities.

: Vercel databases automatically adapt to the demands of projects of any size, only using the resources needed, which helps reduce costs and improve performance.

: Developers are billed only for what they use, including queries, storage, and compute power. If an application is idle, there are no charges for unused resources.

: When paired with Edge Functions (small servers distributed worldwide) or Serverless Functions (which can deploy across multiple regions), Vercel databases process requests closer to users, reducing delays and enhancing the overall experience.

Scalable database solutions in the Vercel Marketplace

The Vercel platform includes a suite of databases, all available on the Vercel Marketplace: Vercel Postgres (a relational SQL database), Vercel KV (a NoSQL key-value store for real-time data), and Vercel Blob (a storage solution for large media files). Each database integrates with Vercel projects, allowing developers to create, store, and manage data. Developers can also import configurations and environment variables directly into their Vercel projects, ensuring seamless integration and reducing setup time. Typically accessible through the Vercel dashboard under the Storage tab, these tools scale automatically to meet the needs of any project.

Vercel Postgres: A relational database built for scalability

Vercel Postgres is a serverless relational database ideal for managing structured data like user accounts, orders, real-time chat, user-generated content, or financial transactions. Traditional PostgreSQL databases can be difficult and expensive to scale, but Vercel Postgres simplifies this by pairing PostgreSQL’s reliability with Vercel’s serverless infrastructure. This integration is achieved through a partnership with Neon, a serverless PostgreSQL platform that scales easily and eliminates complexity.

Vercel KV: Real-time speed for key-value data

Vercel KV is designed for lightweight, high-speed tasks where responsiveness is critical. It excels at managing temporary or frequently changing data like session tokens, cached information, and live updates. With millisecond response times and Redis-compatible APIs, it ensures a smooth developer experience.

Vercel Blob: Simple storage for big files

Vercel Blob is built for storing large files like images, videos, or PDFs, and other unstructured data that doesn't fit neatly into rows in a traditional database. They can easily manage user uploads, media libraries, and important documents.

Once an application or website is live, it stays connected to the same Vercel Postgres database it used during development. For example, an e-commerce app using Vercel Postgres for managing customer orders saves every purchase in real time. Whether the app is running locally or being accessed by thousands of users, it interacts with the database through queries and APIs to deliver fast and reliable results.

The Vercel database ecosystem combines the best of traditional and modern data management. Vercel Postgres offers the reliability of a relational database with the flexibility of JSON, Vercel KV excels at real-time data handling at the edge, and Vercel Blob simplifies storing and delivering media files. From managing relational data to delivering real-time updates and handling large files, Vercel keeps your app running smoothly and efficiently.

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