Prisma Accelerate is a managed service designed to optimize database query performance for modern serverless and edge-deployed applications. It provides a global connection pooler and distributed cache, enabling applications to serve database queries with minimal latency regardless of user location. Prisma Accelerate dynamically provisions connection pools in 16 regions and caches query results in over 300 global locations, reducing response times and improving reliability during traffic spikes. The platform integrates with the Prisma ecosystem, allowing developers to enable caching and pooling with minimal code changes. It includes a web-based console for monitoring query performance, cache utilization, and managing workspaces, projects, and environments. Prisma Accelerate is suitable for high-demand applications such as blogs, landing pages, and global SaaS platforms, and is priced based on usage.

Key Features

Global Connection Pooling Efficiently manages database connections across multiple regions.

• Reduces connection overhead
• Scales with application demand

Distributed Global Caching Caches query results in 300+ locations worldwide.

• Minimizes latency for users globally
• Accelerates response times for cached queries

Seamless Integration Works with Prisma ORM and requires minimal code changes.

• Quick setup for new or existing projects
• Configurable caching strategies per query

Performance Monitoring Web console for tracking query latency and cache utilization.

• Compare cached vs. non-cached query performance
• Insights dashboard for optimization

Serverless and Edge Support Designed for modern deployment paradigms.

• Handles connection spikes in serverless environments
• Improves reliability and uptime

Benefits

Faster Query Performance Delivers low-latency data access for global users.

• Improves user experience
• Supports high-traffic applications

Improved Reliability Reduces connection issues during peak usage.

• Maintains uptime under heavy load
• Dynamic scaling of connection pools

Developer Productivity Easy to configure and monitor.

• Minimal code changes required
• Integrated with Prisma development workflows