Springtail joins Shopify

We’re excited to share that the Springtail team is joining Shopify. We are deeply grateful to everyone who supported Springtail, what we learned together will carry forward into what comes next. Read more >

2 minute read January 12, 2026
Using AI coding agents to build complex systems.

Using AI to Build Complex Systems

Coding agents can make you three times faster, but only if you treat them like junior engineers, not magic tools. The real work now is planning, reviewing, and guiding them well. Read more >

7 minute read November 3, 2025
Take Springtail's 2025 database infrastructure survey.

Take our 2025 Database Infrastructure Survey

We are kicking off Springtail’s annual Database Infrastructure Survey and we want your input. It takes just 90 seconds and your perspective adds valuable detail to the big picture. Read more >

2 minute read AUGUST 12, 2025
Learn about the hidden complexity of database migrations.

Hidden complexity of database migrations

What makes database migrations painful, best practices for switching systems, and when it’s worth considering alternatives that don’t require tearing everything down.

6 minute read JuLY 8, 2025
PostgreSQL read replicas

Rethinking Postgres read replicas for modern workloads

Why traditional Postgres replicas fall short and how Springtail offers a more efficient approach to modern read scaling. Read more >

6 minute read June 3, 2025
PostgreSQL long-running queries

When OLAP Meets OLTP: Dealing with Long-Running Queries in PostgreSQL

An in-depth look at the trade-offs of running analytical workloads on an OLTP database like Postgres. Read more >

8 minute read May 20, 2025
PostgreSQL logical replication

Understanding logical replication in Postgres

A deep dive into PostgreSQL logical replication, and how Springtail builds on it to scale reads and handle schema changes. Read more >

9 minute read May 13, 2025
PostgreSQL and Springtail

Why we built Springtail

Scaling Postgres shouldn’t mean starting over. Springtail gives you elastic read replicas that work with the database you already use. Read more >

4 minute read April 22, 2025

Announcing our $2.5M funding to enhance Postgres scalability

We’ve raised $2.5M to simplify Postgres scaling and are now opening access to Springtail. Read more >

3 minute read April 09, 2025