Welcome to Zektor.io
Learn how to use Zektor.io — managed database infrastructure built in the EU.
What is Zektor.io?
Zektor.io is a managed database platform built in Germany, offering high-performance Valkey (Redis-compatible) and PostgreSQL instances with full EU data residency.
We focus on three core principles:
- Performance — SSD storage, dedicated resources, premium network connected to DE-CIX
- EU Data Sovereignty — Your data never leaves the EU. GDPR compliant. ISO 27001 certified data centers.
- Simplicity — Deploy in under 60 seconds. No complex configurations.
Why Zektor.io?
| Zektor.io | US-based alternatives | |
|---|---|---|
| Data residency | EU-only (Germany & Finland) | US primary, EU as add-on |
| GDPR compliance | Built-in — German company, EU processing | Requires DPA, data may transit US |
| Pricing | Simple, transparent, no egress fees | Complex tiers, bandwidth charges |
| Provisioning | Under 60 seconds | Minutes to hours |
| Vendor lock-in | Standard PostgreSQL & Valkey, no proprietary layers | Often proprietary extensions |
| Support | Direct, fast, human | Tiered, often behind paywall |
Available Database Engines
| Engine | Description | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|
| Valkey | High-performance key-value store, drop-in Redis replacement | €2.00/mo |
| PostgreSQL | The world's most advanced open source relational database (v17 & v18) | €5.00/mo |
| MongoDB | Flexible document database (coming soon) | — |
PostgreSQL Documentation
Everything you need to deploy, connect to, and manage PostgreSQL databases on Zektor.io.
- Getting Started — Create your first database
- Connecting — Connection strings, TLS, and client configuration
- Branching — Isolated database environments for dev and restore
- Backups & PITR — Scheduled backups and point-in-time recovery
- Extensions — Available PostgreSQL extensions
- Monitoring — Real-time metrics and dashboards
- Scaling — Vertical scaling and cluster resizing
Valkey Documentation
- Valkey Overview — Persistence, memory management, and best practices
- Getting Started — Deploy a cache instance
- Connecting — Connection strings, TLS, and client configuration
Platform
- Provisioning — How instance deployment works
- Pricing — Plans, billing, and proration
- Security — Encryption, compliance, and data residency
- Migration Guide — Import databases from other providers
- Limits & Quotas — Platform limits and resource quotas
- Troubleshooting — Common issues and solutions
- FAQ — Frequently asked questions