The database that thinks the way you do.
Gel is a modern database that stores and organizes your application data in a way that feels natural and intuitive. Instead of wrestling with complex tables and joins, you work with objects and relationships that mirror how you think about your data. It's built on the reliability of Postgres but with a fresh approach that developers love.
What makes Gel worth launching.
Model your data the natural way — as objects with properties that link to each other — instead of wrestling with foreign keys and table structures.
Write queries that are clear and concise with EdgeQL, which lets you grab related data in a single pass without complex JOINs or workarounds.
Evolve your data model over time with confidence — Gel tracks changes to your schema and helps you apply them smoothly as your app grows.
Use Gel with the languages you already know and love, with first-class SDKs that give you type-safe queries and auto-complete in your editor.
Store vector embeddings, generate automatic embeddings, and build AI-powered features like semantic search and RAG directly in your database.
Add email/password login, OAuth with Google and GitHub, magic links, and passkeys — complete with a ready-to-use login UI.
If you fit one of these, Gel is probably built for you.
Practical scenarios where Gel makes a real difference.
Model users, their friends, and their posts as connected objects — query everything in one go without writing complicated JOINs.
Store products, categories, reviews, and inventory as objects with links, and fetch product details along with ratings and stock in a single query.
Use Gel's built-in vector store and automatic embeddings to let your users search by meaning, not just keywords.
Store decks and cards as linked objects with ordered relationships, and let users create, edit, and study their content with type-safe queries.
Gel is a next-generation database that reimagines how applications store and manage data. Instead of organizing information in rigid rows and tables, Gel uses objects with properties and links — much like the way you naturally think about things and how they connect. It comes with a powerful query language called EdgeQL that makes fetching related data incredibly simple, and it supports TypeScript and Python out of the box. Built on top of PostgreSQL, Gel gives you rock-solid reliability with a much friendlier experience. Whether you're building a new app from scratch or modernizing an existing one, Gel helps you move faster with fewer headaches.
Gel brings together the best parts of relational databases, graph databases, and modern programming languages into one cohesive system. Instead of bouncing between a database, an ORM, and a separate auth service, Gel gives you everything in one package. Developers love how intuitive it is — modeling data as objects with links feels natural, and EdgeQL makes complex queries surprisingly simple. With built-in auth, AI/vector support, and first-class TypeScript and Python SDKs, Gel helps you build better apps faster without juggling a dozen different tools.
No per-seat pricing
Add your whole team for one flat fee.
Your data stays yours
Nothing passes through a third-party cloud.
Use your own domain
Run it on yourdomain.com with free SSL.
No terminal. No config. No docs.
Workflow automation
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Monitors, fixes & deploys 24/7
One platform. Every app. No surprises.
Your own private server — no shared hosting, no slowdowns.
Deploy Gel and as many other apps as you want — no per-app charges, ever.
Full ownership. No third-party access. Export anytime.
Unlimited apps, unlimited users, unlimited traffic. One bill.
SSL, backups, and updates run automatically behind the scenes.
Cancel anytime. Take your data with you. No questions asked.
What others charge for just the empty server.
Server costs only. Prices checked June 2026.
4 vCPU cores, 8 GB RAM, 150 GB storage
A solid place to start
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| Vultr | $40/mo | $21 (53%) |
| Linode | $48/mo | $29 (60%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $84/mo | $65 (77%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $103.45/mo | $84.45 (82%) |
8 vCPU cores, 24 GB RAM, 400 GB storage
The sweet spot for most people
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Vultr | $144/mo | $95 (66%) |
| Linode | $192/mo | $143 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $164/mo | $115 (70%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $231.17/mo | $182.17 (79%) |
16 vCPU cores, 64 GB RAM, 600 GB storage
For power users
| Provider | Their price | You save |
|---|---|---|
| DigitalOcean | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Vultr | $320/mo | $221 (69%) |
| Linode | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| AWS Lightsail | $384/mo | $285 (74%) |
| Google Cloud E2 | $474.53/mo | $375.53 (79%) |
Prices checked June 2026. Excludes taxes, credits, backups, bandwidth.
Everything you need to know about launching Gel on OpenZapps.
Gel is a modern database — it's the engine that stores and organizes all the data behind your app, like user accounts, posts, products, or anything else your application needs to remember.
Not at all! OpenZapps handles everything needed to get Gel running for you. Once it's launched, you can access the built-in graphical UI and start working with your data right away.
You pay OpenZapps a flat monthly fee to run Gel and any other apps from our catalog. There are no surprise charges — one simple price covers everything.
Absolutely. Your Gel database runs in your own private cloud space on OpenZapps. Your data stays yours — we don't access or share it.
Yes! Through OpenZapps, you can connect a custom domain so your app and database tools are accessible at your own web address.
Try something new — same platform, same flat price.
Start free, launch Gel in seconds, and cancel whenever you want — zero risk.
Plans start at $29/month. Cancel anytime.
