How much does Neon cost?

As of May 2026, Neon plans start at $19/mo and scale across 3 tiers. Neon also offers a free plan.

Does Neon offer a free plan?

As of May 2026, Neon offers a free plan. You can use the free tier indefinitely without a credit card.

What pricing model does Neon use?

As of May 2026, Neon uses a Freemium pricing model. A free tier is available indefinitely, with paid plans for advanced features.

Are there cheaper alternatives?

Yes. Cloudways (from $14/mo), DigitalOcean (from $4/mo), Hostinger (from $2.99/mo) offer lower starting prices in the same category.

What features are included in the Neon free plan?

As of May 2026, Neon offers a free plan with access to core features. Paid tiers unlock advanced functionality and higher usage limits. You can start for free without a credit card.

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Neon Pricing Plans and Tiers 2026

Q: Is Neon worth the price?

Neon offers 15 features including Serverless PostgreSQL, Database Branching, Auto-scaling. With a 4.7/5 rating, most users find good value: its starting price of $19/mo is above the Cloud Hosting category average of $11/mo.

Serverless PostgreSQL with database branching and auto-scaling

Cloud HostingFreemiumPrice verified May 14, 2026From $19/moFree plan ✓

·3 plans · ★ 4.7/5

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All Plans & Pricing

Free

Best for: Free tier with auto-suspend is ideal for dev databases and side projects - no idle compute charges eating into your budget

✓0.5GB storage
✓10 branches
✓Active time limits

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Launch

$19/mo

Best for: For production apps with moderate traffic, $19/month covers most needs - 300 compute hours is generous for typical startup workloads

✓10GB storage
✓Unlimited branches
✓More compute

Start Plan →

Scale

$69/mo

Best for: Scale up when you need more than 10GB storage or dedicated compute - compare against Supabase Pro at $25/month for your specific workload profile

✓50GB storage
✓IP allow
✓Business hours support

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Pricing Analysis

Overview

Neon's free tier includes 512MB storage and auto-suspending compute - ideal for dev and staging databases. Launch plan is $19/month for 10GB storage and 300 compute hours. Scale plan is $69/month with more storage and dedicated compute options.

Cost Per User

Launch$19/mo

Flat rate: cost doesn't scale with team size

Scale$69/mo

Flat rate: cost doesn't scale with team size

Which Plan Is Right for You?

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Scale up when you need more than 10GB storage or dedicated compute - compare against Supabase Pro at $25/month for your specific workload profile.

vs. Category Average

Neon$19/mo

Category avg$11/mo

73% above the cloud hosting average

Our Verdict

At $19/month, Neon's Launch plan is cheaper than most managed Postgres options - the auto-suspend feature alone can significantly reduce costs for low-traffic apps.

Is Neon Worth the Price?

Strengths

4 points

1Unique database branching for dev workflows
2Serverless scales to zero (cost efficient)
3Excellent Vercel integration
4Instant provisioning

Considerations

3 points

1Newer platform, some features still maturing
2Scale-to-zero can add cold start latency
3Less suited for always-on high-traffic workloads

Ideal For

Serverless apps needing auto-scaling Postgres

Which plan fits you

Free — Free tier with auto-suspend is ideal for dev databases and side projects - no idle compute charges eating into your budget.

Launch ($19/month) — For production apps with moderate traffic, $19/month covers most needs - 300 compute hours is generous for typical startup workloads.

Scale ($69/month) — Scale up when you need more than 10GB storage or dedicated compute - compare against Supabase Pro at $25/month for your specific workload profile.

Pricing Takeaway

★ 4.7/5

At $19/month, Neon's Launch plan is cheaper than most managed Postgres options - the auto-suspend feature alone can significantly reduce costs for low-traffic apps.

73% above category avgCategory avg: $11/mo