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Clear filtersEngineeringHow Much RAM Does Postgres Need on a Small VPS?How much RAM does Postgres actually need? Here is how to size and tune Postgres memory on a small VPS so it runs fast without starving your app.EngineeringShould Postgres Share the App's Box or Get Its Own?Put the database on the same VPS as the app, or give it a separate box? Here is how to decide, when colocation wins, and the signals it is time to split.EngineeringManaged Postgres vs Self-Hosted: The Real Cost MathWhat does managed Postgres actually cost versus running it yourself? Here is the dollar math for RDS, Neon, and a self-hosted Postgres on a VPS.