Electric
Sync engine and agent platform that keeps data in sync between Postgres, apps and agents in real time.
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About Electric
Electric is listed in our agent infra category and is aimed at builders. Sync engine and agent platform that keeps data in sync between Postgres, apps and agents in real time. Pricing, as the maker states it: Open source + cloud. Maturity: Mature. We last checked the official link on 2026-10-16.
What is Electric?
Electric is a Postgres sync engine that handles partial replication, fan-out and data delivery, syncing data out of Postgres into apps and agents in real time.
Our listing describes it as a sync engine and agent platform for keeping data in sync between Postgres, apps and agents. A cloud option is available.
Sources: the official README and our directory listing, checked 2026-10-18. Official site: electric.ax.
Who is Electric for?
Developers building fast local-first apps or agents that work on live Postgres data.
Electric at a glance
- Open source: Yes (Apache License 2.0)
- GitHub: electric-sql/electric · 10,408 stars (as of Oct 21, 2026)
Key features
- Read-path sync from Postgres
- Partial replication and fan-out
- Real-time data for apps and agents
Electric pricing
- Pay as you go: $1 per 1M writes · plus $0.10 per GB-month; bills under $5 a month are waived
- Pro: $249/month · prepaid usage credit, 10% discount
- Scale: $1,999/month · 6-month commitment, 20% discount
Source: official pricing page, checked Oct 18, 2026. Prices change; check the source before buying.
Electric FAQ
What is Electric?
Electric is a Postgres sync engine that handles partial replication, fan-out and data delivery, syncing data out of Postgres into apps and agents in real time.
Who is Electric for?
Developers building fast local-first apps or agents that work on live Postgres data.
Is Electric free?
Electric doesn't list a free plan on its pricing page (checked Oct 18, 2026). Plans: Pay as you go: $1 per 1M writes; Pro: $249/month; Scale: $1,999/month.
How much does Electric cost?
As of Oct 18, 2026, Electric's official pricing page lists: Pay as you go: $1 per 1M writes; Pro: $249/month; Scale: $1,999/month.
Is Electric open source?
Yes. Electric is released under the Apache License 2.0, according to its GitHub repository.
What are alternatives to Electric?
Similar tools include CocoIndex, OpenComputer, Sentio, Grok Bot Jev Router, NVIDIA Open Agent Safety Platform and OneCLI.
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