Free
For engineers and small teams needing analysis of the current state of their databases.
Analysis of the current database state
Index and query tuning
Database health
Schema design
In-terminal chat
CrystalDB’s Crystal DBA ensures your PostgreSQL databases run efficiently,
reliably, and with minimal manual intervention. Choose the plan that best suits
your business size or needs.
For engineers and small teams needing analysis of the current state of their databases.
Analysis of the current database state
Index and query tuning
Database health
Schema design
In-terminal chat
For teams seeking continuous
monitoring and support optimizing databases for dynamic workloads.
$200
/month/server
Everything in Free, plus:
Analysis of historical trends and system metrics
Monitoring and reports
Team collaboration within Slack
Customizable solutions for
organizations requiring large-scale,
high-availability environments with dedicated support and advanced
features.
Custom
Everything in Team, plus:
Cost optimization
Replication management
Dedicated support
Custom installation
| Free | Team | Enterprise | |
| Overview | |||
| Price | $0/month | $200/month/server | Custom pricing |
| Support | Email | Email + Chat, M-F business hours | Email, Chat, and Phone - Up to 24x7 |
| Chat Interface | |||
| In-terminal chat | |||
| Slack | |||
| Analysis and Recommendations | |||
| Analysis timeframe | Current state | 7 day history | Up to 365 day history |
| Metrics analyzed | Database metrics | Database metrics and system metrics | Database metrics and system metrics |
| Schema design | |||
| Query tuning | |||
| Index tuning | |||
| Database health | |||
| Capacity planning | |||
| Cost optimization | |||
| Replication management | |||
| Monitoring and Reports | |||
| Multiple databases | |||
| Daily reports | |||
| Slow query reports | |||
| Incident reports | |||
| Removes PII | |||
| Team Collaboration | |||
| Group chats | |||
| Role-based access control | |||
| SSO integration | |||
| Installation | |||
| Description | Install the CLI app on any machine to analyze the current activity. | Deploy a cloud-based agent to monitor activity, collect metrics, and enable advanced insights. | Leverage custom installations tailored to your needs, including on-premise and multi-cloud setups for maximum flexibility, governance, and control. |
| Server memory | N/A | 64 GB | 256 GB+ |
| Cloud providers | N/A | AWS RDS, GCP, Azure | AWS RDS, GCP, Azure |
| Cloud regions | N/A | 3 | Unlimited |
| Multi-cloud | N/A | ||
| On-prem | N/A | ||
| SOC2 environment | N/A |
Why Crystal DBA
Businesses often face the challenge of choosing between hiring in-house experts, relying on monitoring tools, or using remote DBAs. Each option can be costly, lack proactive optimization, or fail to provide real-time support. Crystal DBA delivers a unique People + AI approach that combines the best of all these options.
Here’s why Crystal DBA might be just what you’re looking for:
Crystal DBA delivers actionable recommendations for query tuning, schema optimization, and database health, helping your team make informed decisions faster and more confidently.
Give your team AI-driven insights that enhance productivity and facilitate collaboration. Crystal DBA accelerates learning and enables teams to share PostgreSQL expertise seamlessly.
Crystal DBA upskills and supports your existing team, reducing reliance on costly external consultants while boosting in-house capabilities.
Whether you're a single developer or part of a larger organization, Crystal DBA provides insights and tools that evolve with your needs, from core database monitoring to collaborative team support.
FAQs
Find out more about Crystal DBA and what we do. Below you’ll find a list of answers to our most
frequently asked questions.
Crystal DBA offers competitive pricing that combines advanced features with expert support, making it a cost-effective alternative to traditional monitoring tools, DBaaS, and remote DBA services.
Our Business and Enterprise plans include features like replica server discounts and comprehensive backup services to ensure high availability and disaster recovery at competitive rates.
Crystal DBA advises on routine DBA tasks such as query tuning, capacity planning, and index management, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention and freeing up developer time.
Crystal DBA continuously monitors and optimizes database performance, using automated tuning and resource management to reduce operational costs and ensure efficient use of resources.
Crystal DBA is easy to set up, with most users seeing improvements in database performance within a few days. Our support team is available to assist with onboarding to ensure a smooth transition.