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Free tier for learning and early development with PostgreSQL connector support.
- Connectors
- PostgreSQL connector included on the open-source offering.
DreamFactory
● Identity checkedCode · Vendor site 2026-10-04
DreamFactory generates governed REST APIs from databases and other backends with RBAC, API keys, scripting, and OpenAPI docs. It targets self-hosted Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments for AI data access and legacy modernization.
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- Free access
- Open Source tier is free for hands-on learning and includes PostgreSQL connector access on DigitalOcean.
- API access
- The product itself auto-generates REST APIs; paid tiers add unlimited connectors and governance features.
Is DreamFactory right for you?
A good fit for
Platform teams that need instant REST layers over SQL and NoSQL sources with policy enforcement for AI workloads.
Before you choose
Published Linux Lite and Professional prices are billed annually, so no explicit monthly USD checkout price is listed.
Governed REST APIs from any database
DreamFactory markets an AI data gateway that wraps databases and SaaS connectors with auto-generated REST endpoints, policy enforcement, and self-hosted deployment options.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| API generation | Homepage messaging promises instantly generated REST APIs with RBAC, API keys, and live OpenAPI documentation. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Paid tiers | Pricing lists DF Linux Lite at $1500 per month billed annually and DF Linux Professional at $4000 per month billed annually. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
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DreamFactory pricing & plans
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What is DreamFactory used for?
DreamFactory generates governed REST APIs from databases and other backends with RBAC, API keys, scripting, and OpenAPI docs. It targets self-hosted Linux, Docker, and Kubernetes deployments for AI data access and legacy modernization.
Does DreamFactory have a free plan?
Open Source tier is free for hands-on learning and includes PostgreSQL connector access on DigitalOcean.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does DreamFactory cost?
No paid monthly price is listed; this record treats the product as free to start. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use DreamFactory through an API?
The product itself auto-generates REST APIs; paid tiers add unlimited connectors and governance features.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Published Linux Lite and Professional prices are billed annually, so no explicit monthly USD checkout price is listed.
Price history
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