Electric SQL

Electric SQL is a Postgres-native sync engine that enables realtime synchronization of data from your database into local client applications. It uses logical replication to detect changes and push updates in realtime, enabling offline-first, collaborative apps with instant UI.

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Overview

Category	Realtime
Ecosystem	Postgres-native
Self-Hostable	Yes
On-Prem	No
Best For	startup, growth, enterprise
Last Verified	2026-02-13

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

dx
reliability
cost

Weaknesses:

Postgres-only
Requires logical replication setup

When to Use

Best when:

You have a Postgres database
You need offline-first sync capabilities
You want partial data replication to clients

Avoid if:

You use a different database system
You need real-time video streaming

Alternatives

powersync, replicache, zero