PostgreSQL
Relational workhorseThe default for apps that need real SQL, JSON, and reliability.
- Transactional apps & SaaS backends
- JSON / JSONB document fields
- Daily backups & on-demand snapshots
- Connection strings ready for env vars
free postgresql in nigeria
Free PostgreSQL databasein Nigeria.
Create a managed Postgres on the free Playground plan in Lagos. Get a connection string in seconds. Redis and MySQL sit on the same free tier. Backups and private networking stay out of your way.
engines
What you can run — and what they are good for.
Three engines, same workflow: create, connect, ship. Choose based on the job, not the infrastructure hobby.
Redis / Valkey
Redis-compatibleValkey 8 with redis:// URLs. Cache, sessions, and queues — every Redis client still works.
- Session stores & rate limits
- Job queues & pub/sub
- Hot-path caching next to your app
- Fast ephemeral state for agents & APIs
MySQL
MariaDB-compatible appsManaged MySQL 8.4 in Lagos. Laravel, CMS stacks, and most MariaDB clients use the same protocol.
- Classic app & CMS backends
- Read-heavy product databases
- Automated backups & restores
- Private networking by default
included
Things every managed database gets.
Free to start
Playground is free — create Postgres, Redis, or MySQL and get a connection string before you pay for anything.
Automated backups
Daily backups plus on-demand snapshots when you want a restore point before a migration.
Private by default
Databases sit on private networking so your data plane is not hanging on the public internet.
Ship a connection string
Create an instance, copy DATABASE_URL-style credentials, paste into your app or deployment.
how to
How to get a free PostgreSQL database in Nigeria.
Four steps. Playground is free.Full walkthrough.
Create an account
Sign up on RumptyCloud. Infrastructure is in Lagos, Nigeria.
Pick PostgreSQL
Open Databases, choose Postgres. Redis and MySQL are there too.
Use Playground
Playground is free — 1 vCPU, 256 MiB, 2 GiB disk.
Copy DATABASE_URL
Paste it into your app. The host is in Lagos, not overseas.
cli
From zero to DATABASE_URL.
Same flow in the console. Prefer the CLI? One command gets you a live instance.
Read the docs$ rumpty db create --engine postgres --name app-db
→ DATABASE_URL=postgres://app:***@….db.rumptycloud.com:5432/main
$ rumpty db create --engine redis --name cache
→ REDIS_URL=redis://:***@….db.rumptycloud.com:6379
$ rumpty db create --engine mysql --name shop
→ MYSQL_URL=mysql://app:***@….db.rumptycloud.com:3306/mainquestions
Quick answers.
Is there a free PostgreSQL database in Nigeria?
Yes. RumptyCloud Playground is a free managed PostgreSQL database on infrastructure in Lagos, Nigeria. Create one, copy the connection string, and upgrade later. Redis and MySQL are free on the same tier.
Can I create a database for free?
Yes. The Playground plan is free. Create managed PostgreSQL, Redis, or MySQL, get a connection string, and upgrade later when you need more resources.
Is there free MySQL or MariaDB in Nigeria?
Yes for MySQL. Playground is free for managed MySQL 8.4 in Lagos. Most MariaDB apps and clients speak the same protocol — we do not provision a MariaDB server.
Is there free Redis or Valkey in Nigeria?
Yes. The Redis option is Valkey 8, Redis-compatible, on the free Playground plan in Lagos. redis:// URLs and existing clients work unchanged.
Which engines are supported?
PostgreSQL, Redis-compatible Valkey, and MySQL. Pick an engine and plan, get a connection string, and backups run automatically.
Where do the databases run?
On RumptyCloud infrastructure operated in Lagos, Nigeria. Builders everywhere can use them; Nigerian visitors can view pricing in naira.
Are databases exposed publicly?
No by default. Managed databases use private networking unless you intentionally configure broader access.
start building
Create a free database Spin up a free PostgreSQL database in Nigeria.
Create an account, pick Postgres on Playground in Lagos, and ship — Redis and MySQL are on the same free tier.