Supabase releases Multigress and OrionDB for improved Postgres performance
Supabase launched Multigress, an open-source Postgres operator designed for sharding, and OrionDB, a faster storage engine that eliminates background vacuum tasks. Both tools aim to enhance the reliability and speed of Postgres deployments for enterprise use.
Supabase released Multigress, a ground-up rewrite of a Postgres operator designed to provide sharding and high availability. Testing revealed that existing Postgres operators could lose data under certain conditions, whereas Multigress underwent 1,000 sequential failovers without data loss. The company is releasing Multigress as open source, with the initial goal of providing sharding to the Postgres community. Supabase is working with design partners including Booz Allen, Postman, and Perplexity, aiming for full sharding compatibility with zero code changes, potentially landing in early next year.
The company also launched OrionDB, a drop-in replacement for the Postgres heap storage engine. OrionDB runs 1.5 to 2 times faster and removes the need for background vacuum tasks. It is released in full beta under the Apache 2 license, which covers the acquired patent. These releases represent a significant update to Supabase’s infrastructure offerings, focusing on performance and data integrity for large-scale Postgres deployments.