You built an app. Here's what makes it real.
Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, and v0 built the app. Now connect a real database and storage.
Your AI tool builds the app. Swyftstack makes it real.
Lovable, Bolt, Cursor, v0, Replit - pick your favourite. We don't compete with any of them. We add the persistent database + storage your app needs to actually remember what users did between visits.
These tools build the app. They generate the React components, the styling, the screens. They're great at that - they're not built to permanently store the things your users type or upload.
Managed PostgreSQL 16 on a single DATABASE_URL, plus app object storage on the same dashboard. SSL by default, daily backups, scoped credentials, and a single invoice for both.
What "backend" actually means
- Database - where user accounts and content live so they don't disappear when the tab closes
- Storage - where uploaded files (photos, PDFs) live so they're accessible later
- Connection string - one line of text you paste into your AI tool to wire them up
Why Swyftstack works for vibe coders
- One dashboard, one bill, two products - nothing else to learn
- A connection string you can copy in 47 seconds
- Daily backups so a mistaken delete isn't fatal
- A real human who answers your emails when you get stuck
Connect a real backend in five minutes
30 seconds. No credit card to try the dashboard.
Wait ~47 seconds for it to provision.
It looks like postgresql://user:pass@host:5432/db.
Find the Environment Variables / Secrets section. Add DATABASE_URL.
"Use DATABASE_URL to save user accounts. Create the tables you need."
Close the tab, reopen, log in. If your account is still there, you're done.
Exactly what your AI tool needs to see
Drop these into your tool's secrets/environment section. Your AI will pick them up automatically.
# Your database (paste from the Swyftstack dashboard) DATABASE_URL="postgresql://user:pass@host.swyftstack.com:5432/dbname?sslmode=require" # Your storage (only needed if you upload images / files) SWYFTSTACK_ACCESS_KEY="..." SWYFTSTACK_SECRET_KEY="..." SWYFTSTACK_BUCKET="my-uploads" SWYFTSTACK_ENDPOINT="https://storage.swyftstack.com"
Each AI builder has a step-by-step walkthrough
Where the Environment Variables menu lives, what to prompt.
How to add a .env file and tell Bolt to use it.
Adding .env.local, telling Cursor about Prisma / Drizzle.
Wiring DATABASE_URL into Vercel env vars after deploy.
Frequently asked
Do I need to know how to code?
You need to know how to copy and paste. Your AI tool does the rest.
What if my app outgrows the Starter plan?
Click upgrade. Same database, same connection string, more headroom.
Is my data safe?
SSL on by default. Encrypted backups. Two-factor authentication on your account. Same security as the big players.
Can I move to a different provider later?
Yes. PostgreSQL is the standard - you can move anytime, ever, with no lock-in. We'll help you export.
How is this different from a Lovable/Bolt built-in database?
AI-tool built-in databases tend to live in the editor. The moment you deploy to production or invite a teammate, you discover the data doesn't follow. A real Postgres URL works the same in dev, prod, and from any tool you switch to later.
Is this real PostgreSQL or a fork?
Real PostgreSQL 16, straight from postgresql.org. We don't fork or modify the engine. pg_dump, psql, and any standard client work normally.
Where is my data stored?
US or EU - you pick at signup. Encrypted in transit and at rest. Backups are encrypted with separate keys.
Can I move off Swyftstack later?
Yes. PostgreSQL is standard Postgres, and bucket objects can be exported. Take a pg_dump or export your files anytime - we'll even help.
What happens if I outgrow the Starter plan?
Click upgrade. Same database, same connection string, more capacity. No downtime, no migration.
Do I need to manage SSL myself?
No. SSL is on by default, certificates are managed and auto-renewed. Standard rejectUnauthorized: true works out of the box.
You built it. Now ship it.
Launch offer: Starter at $9/mo for 2 months, then $19/mo. Includes a database, storage, and a custom domain.