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There are many ways to acquire a [PostgreSQL](/intro/database-glossary#postgresql) instance for your projects or organizations to use. You can learn how to install and configure PostgreSQL yourself or you can pay service providers to manage your PostgreSQL databases for you.

If your database is on your laptop and you want it online, moving it to Prisma Postgres from PostgreSQL 17 or older takes three steps: create the database, `pg_dump` the local one and `pg_restore` the file. [Migrate a local Postgres database to the cloud (Prisma Postgres)](https://www.prisma.io/docs/postgres/import-from-existing-database) walks through each step, and the Free plan covers 2 GB per workspace with no time limit and no credit card.

This guide will cover different ways to run PostgreSQL and their respective benefits and drawbacks. By comparing the different options, you should come away with a better idea of what type of solution is best for your project or development stage.

- [Self-Managed PostgreSQL](#self-managed-postgresql)
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