How to Move an App From SQLite to Managed Postgres (Migrate SQLite to Postgres Hosting)

Moving from SQLite to managed Postgres is the single highest-impact infrastructure change most growing apps can make — and it’s faster than you think. Our new step-by-step guide covers pgloader, connection string updates for Node.js, Django, Laravel, and FastAPI, plus the common gotchas that trip developers up post-migration. CM Cloud Managed Postgres starts at $9.99/mo (XAF 6,200) with TLS and daily backups included.

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PocketBase vs PostgreSQL: Which Database Should Your App Use?

Choosing between PocketBase and PostgreSQL is less about which is ‘better’ and more about what your app actually needs today. If you’re shipping an MVP, internal tool, or small SaaS and want auth, realtime, and file storage without a $25/mo Supabase bill, PocketBase on CM Cloud App Hosting delivers all of that from $7.99/mo (XAF 5,000). When your data complexity or write concurrency genuinely demands it, CM Cloud Managed PostgreSQL is there — but don’t reach for it before you need it.

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Supabase Alternative with Managed Postgres in Africa: No Lock-In, No Vendor Tax

If you’ve been using Supabase for auth, realtime, and file storage but the USD billing is eating into your margins, CM Cloud’s PocketBase runtime on App Hosting is a direct replacement from $7.99/mo (XAF 5,000). Add Managed Postgres for $9.99/mo and you have the full stack — owned by you, priced for Africa. See the full comparison at cmcloudhosting.com/pricing.

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Connect TablePlus or DBeaver to Your Managed Postgres Over TLS

If you use TablePlus or DBeaver to manage your database, our new guide shows you exactly how to connect to a CM Cloud managed PostgreSQL instance over TLS — with CA certificate verification and IP allowlisting. It covers both GUI clients, common error fixes for Cameroonian network conditions, and long-term security tips. Managed Postgres starts at $9.99/mo (XAF 6,200).

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Managed PostgreSQL Hosting From $9.99/Month — Cheap, Reliable & Africa-Ready in 2026

Managed PostgreSQL hosting doesn’t have to break the bank — CM Cloud’s Cloud VPS paired with a self-installed PostgreSQL instance costs roughly $9.99/mo (XAF 6,000 / €9.20), beating DigitalOcean’s managed offering by 33% with no lock-in. We compared four paths to cheap, reliable Postgres in 2026 so you can pick the right one for your stack.

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Why Your Hosting Should Bill in XAF, Not Dollars: A Guide for Cameroon Businesses

If your business is in Cameroon or the CEMAC zone, paying for hosting in XAF franc CFA isn’t just more convenient — it’s measurably cheaper once you factor in bank conversion fees and card surcharges. CM Cloud bills in XAF, USD, and EUR simultaneously, with the same price at renewal as at signup. Shared Hosting starts at XAF 2,500/mo with no dollar surprises.

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Accept Mobile Money Online in Cameroon: MTN & Orange via CamPay

If your Cameroonian website doesn’t accept MTN MoMo or Orange Money, you’re turning away most of your potential customers. Our new guide walks through integrating CamPay — the leading Cameroon payment gateway — with both WooCommerce and custom web apps, all hosted on CM Cloud from XAF 4,500/mo. Read the full step-by-step checklist on the blog.

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Monorepo Multiple Apps Hosting: Deploy Every Service From One Git Repo

Running a monorepo with multiple apps? CM Cloud App Hosting lets you deploy each service independently — Next.js, FastAPI, Laravel, PocketBase — all from one Git repo, each with its own CI/CD deploy hook. From XAF 5,000/mo per app, it’s the cleanest way to ship a full-stack product without managing servers.

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