Feature
A production PostgreSQL database, generated automatically
Describe your data model in plain English. Backenly creates the schema, tables, relationships, and security policies automatically.
Try it free →What is Database Setup?
Backenly's database setup feature automatically generates a complete PostgreSQL database schema from your natural language description. You describe what data your application needs and how it is related — Backenly generates the tables, columns, data types, foreign key relationships, indexes, and row-level security policies. No SQL, no schema design sessions, no migration files.
How it works
When you describe your backend, Backenly's AI identifies the entities in your description and the relationships between them. It selects appropriate PostgreSQL data types for each field, creates proper foreign key constraints to maintain referential integrity, adds indexes for common query patterns, and applies row-level security policies to protect your data at the database level.
Why it matters
Database design is time-consuming and error-prone. Getting the schema right requires experience — understanding normalization, choosing the right data types, designing for query performance, and implementing security correctly. Backenly handles all of this automatically, giving you a production-grade schema without the weeks of work.
What you get
Normalized schema design
Backenly generates properly normalized tables — eliminating data duplication and ensuring referential integrity through correct use of foreign keys and join tables.
Appropriate data types
The AI selects correct PostgreSQL data types for each field — UUIDs for IDs, timestamps with timezone for dates, JSONB for flexible data, text vs. varchar as appropriate.
Row-level security
Backenly automatically generates PostgreSQL row-level security policies so each user only sees their own data. You don't need to implement access control in your API code.
Schema evolution
Need to add a column or a new table? Describe the change and Backenly updates the schema safely — with migration tracking and the ability to roll back.
Common questions
Does Backenly use PostgreSQL?
Yes. Backenly uses PostgreSQL — the industry-standard open-source relational database. Your data is stored in a properly isolated PostgreSQL schema per project.
Can I access the database directly?
You access your data through the generated REST API and the Backenly SDK. Direct database access is not provided — this is intentional to maintain security and prevent data corruption.
What happens to my data if I upgrade or downgrade my plan?
Your data is preserved across plan changes. Upgrading gives you more storage and capacity; downgrading retains your data within the limits of the new plan.