Shared and dedicated databases
Plan families, navigation differences, and where to read live entitlements.
Parix exposes different database surfaces according to the database plan. The plan attached to the database is authoritative; changing the URL does not bypass a plan restriction.
Plan families
| Plan | Placement | Intended use | Self-service creation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developer | Shared cell | Learning, prototypes, and SDK testing; no production SLA | Yes |
| Single Node | Dedicated deployment | Dedicated non-production workloads | Yes |
| Production HA | Dedicated three-replica deployment | Production workloads | Yes |
| Production 6 | Dedicated six-replica deployment | Larger production workloads | Yes |
| Enterprise | Contract-defined | Custom requirements | No; contact Parix |
The active create catalog controls which providers, regions, plans, and configurations are currently selectable. Do not treat an implemented provider or a historical plan code as proof that it is available in the current environment.
Developer shared entitlements
Each verified user can receive one complimentary Developer database over the lifetime of the account. Deleting it does not issue another complimentary grant. Additional Developer databases cost $5 per month and require billing setup. The current Developer entitlement allows up to 10 active shared databases in total per organization.
Complimentary and paid Developer databases use different quotas. Open the database dashboard to read the effective limits for that project, including:
- monthly reads and transfers
- lifetime accounts and transfers
- API key and events-per-request limits
- read and write rates and bursts
- backup, support, and SLA posture
The live dashboard is the source of truth for project-specific consumption and limits.
Available database surfaces
| Surface | Developer shared | Dedicated |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | Yes | Yes |
| Connect | Yes | Yes |
| Query | Yes, with shared-ledger scope | Yes |
| Metrics | Project request and namespace metrics | Cluster, API, and TigerBeetle metrics |
| Logs | Not available | Available |
| Cluster | Managed by Parix | Instances, storage, parameters, CDC, and changes |
| Backups | Managed by Parix; no self-service backup or restore | Self-service when the profile and provider support it |
| Webhooks | Not available at launch | Available |
| Settings | Yes | Yes |
| TigerBeetle version upgrade | Managed by Parix | Self-service when a target is available |
The sidebar hides restricted surfaces for Developer shared databases. Shared navigation normally contains Dashboard, Query, Metrics, and Settings; Connect is available from the dashboard header. Dedicated navigation additionally exposes Logs, Cluster, Backups, and Webhooks.
Management permissions
Organization members can read database surfaces that their plan permits. Organization owners and admins are required for control-plane changes such as cluster configuration, upgrades, and deletion.
For lifecycle behavior, continue to Provisioning and database status.