At a glance
- Xata is listed under Databases, alongside Aiven, CockroachDB and Convex.
- Xata's pricing model: usage-based.
- Xata offers a free trial (14 days).
- Xata is available on CLI and API.
- Xata works with GitHub and Vercel.
- Xata's main features: Instant Provisioning, Branching, Scale-to-Zero, Data Anonymization, Schema Changes, BYOC.
- Xata's website lists SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA and SSO.
- Xata can be self-hosted.
- We haven't confirmed whether Xata has a free plan or a public API.
Facts from xata.io, checked October 23, 2026.
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