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The Power of Self-Hosting Postgres with Docker

No Third-Parties (Firebase, Supabase) Save Costs, Gain Skills, Take Control

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Joe Guglielmucci
Jul 01, 2025
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Some developers are skipping third-party database services like Supabase or AWS RDS and opting to host their own Postgres databases.

Why Self-Host Postgres with Docker? Top Benefits

Self-hosting PostgreSQL with Docker is a powerful alternative to managed database services. Here’s why it’s worth learning and implementing for your projects:

1. **Cost Savings

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