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Neon
AICores
Serverless Postgres with branching, autoscaling, and a generous free tier.
123 reviews
Free tierHas API
Neon is the future of PostgreSQL hosting. Branching, serverless scaling, and scale-to-zero economics make it perfect for modern development. The free tier is the most generous Postgres hosting available. For new projects using Vercel, Next.js, or Prisma, Neon is the default choice.
What's great
- Database branching creates instant dev/test environments
- Scale-to-zero means you only pay for actual usage
- Most generous free PostgreSQL tier available
Watch out for
- Relatively new — less battle-tested than RDS or Cloud SQL
- Cold starts when scaling from zero can add latency
- Storage pricing can add up for large databases
Quick Facts
Founded2021
PricingFrom $19/mo (Launch)
Free tierYes
Platformsweb
APIAvailable
CategoryDeveloper Tools
Q: What is Neon?
Neon is serverless PostgreSQL done right. Branches let you create instant copies of your database for development, testing, or preview environments — each branch is a full Postgres instance that costs nothing when idle.
Q: How much does Neon cost?
Neon starts at $19/mo (Launch). A free tier is available with 0.5GB storage, 190 compute hours/month.
Q: Who is Neon best for?
Neon is best for developers wanting serverless postgresql with branching for modern web frameworks..
Q: Is Neon free?
Neon offers a freemium model with a free tier. Paid plans start at $19/mo (Launch).
Best for
Developers wanting serverless PostgreSQL with branching for modern web frameworks.
Not ideal for
Teams needing MySQL or those with workloads that need always-on dedicated compute.
Free
0.5GB storage, 190 compute hours/month
Starter
$19/mo (Launch)
Pro
$69/mo (Scale)
Enterprise
Custom pricing
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Last updated: August 2026
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