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Neon

Serverless Postgres with branching, autoscaling, and generous free tier

Neon scores 4.6/5 in our review and offers a free tier. It is best suited for Developerss and Startupss and Founderss who need serverless postgres and database branching. A standout strength: scales to zero cost.

4.6/ 5
Starting at $19/mo

Pricing

Free

$0

Forever

Starter

$19

per user/mo

Enterprise

Custom

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Key Features

Serverless PostgresDatabase branchingAutoscaling to zeroPoint-in-time restoreRead replicas

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Pros and Cons

Pros

  • +Scales to zero cost
  • +Database branching is a game-changer
  • +Fast cold starts

Cons

  • -Cold start latency exists
  • -Newer product still maturing

Alternatives to Neon

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Neon free?

Yes, Neon offers a free tier. Paid plans start at $19/mo.

What are Neon's key features?

Neon's key features include Serverless Postgres, Database branching, Autoscaling to zero, Point-in-time restore, and 1 more.

What are the best alternatives to Neon?

The top alternatives to Neon are Supabase, Railway.

Who is Neon best for?

Neon is best suited for Developerss, Startupss, Founderss.

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