> Summary: Lakebase Postgres is a fully managed, serverless PostgreSQL database compatible with any Postgres driver, ORM, or framework. Key features include autoscaling, scale to zero, database branching, instant point-in-time restore, and read replicas. Use this page as a starting point to create a project, connect an application, or explore Neon-specific features.

# Lakebase Postgres

The serverless database in the Neon backend

Lakebase Postgres is fully managed and compatible with any Postgres driver, ORM, or framework. Key capabilities include:

- **Autoscaling.** Compute scales up and down automatically with your workload.
- **Scale to zero.** Idle databases suspend, so you only pay for what you use.
- **Branching.** Create isolated, instant copies of your database for development, testing, and CI.
- **Instant restore.** Restore to any point in time within your history window.
- **Read replicas.** Scale your app by offloading read traffic to read replicas.

## Get started

- [Create a project](/guides/neon-docs-get-started-signing-up): Sign up for Neon and create your first project in minutes.
- [Connect to your database](/guides/postgres-get-started-connect-neon): Get your connection string and connect from any Postgres-compatible app.
- [Connect your framework](/guides/neon-docs-get-started-frameworks): Step-by-step guides for Next.js, Django, Rails, and more.
- [Query with the SQL Editor](/guides/postgres-get-started-query-with-neon-sql-editor): Run SQL queries directly in the Neon Console, no client required.

## Explore features

- [Branching](/guides/postgres-introduction-branching): Create isolated copies of your database for every branch, preview, and test run.
- [Autoscaling](/guides/postgres-introduction-autoscaling): Automatically scale compute up and down with your workload.
- [Read replicas](/guides/postgres-introduction-read-replicas): Offload reads to replicas and scale read traffic independently.
- [Instant restore](/guides/postgres-backup-restore-branch-restore): Restore your database to any point in time within your history window.
- [Connection pooling](/guides/postgres-connect-connection-pooling): Handle thousands of concurrent connections without exhausting your database.
- [Serverless driver](/guides/postgres-serverless-serverless-driver): Optimized driver for serverless and edge runtimes using HTTP or WebSockets.

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