Neon
About Neon
Neon is serverless Postgres with database branching — spin copy-on-write branches for previews and migrations without cloning full clusters. That workflow maps well to PR environments.
The free tier is genuinely useful for indie apps. Paid Launch/Scale dropped the old fixed monthly floor for usage-based CU-hours and storage — IndieSheet lists that as pay as you go.
Best for
Postgres apps that want preview branches per PR and serverless scale-to-zero habits.
Pricing angle
Paid Launch/Scale are usage-based (no fixed $19 floor anymore) — compute CU-hours plus storage; free tier still covers light projects.
Watch out
Scale-to-zero is great for cost, but always-on compute meters 24/7 — model CU-hours before assuming Neon stays cheaper than flat Postgres hosts.
Neon pricing snapshot
Paid Launch/Scale are usage-based (no fixed $19 floor anymore) — compute CU-hours plus storage; free tier still covers light projects.
Figures can lag the live vendor page. Open official pricing ↗
Free access for Neon
Yes, free plan is available
Neon’s free serverless Postgres is one of the stronger indie database free tiers, especially with branching for PR apps.
Evaluation is free-tier first; paid is pure usage (CU-hours + storage) once you leave the free envelope.
Alternatives to Neon in Database
Postgres apps that want preview branches per PR and serverless scale-to-zero habits. If that profile is not you, these other Database tools on IndieSheet are worth a look — each page has its own pricing write-up.
FAQ
Does Neon have a free tier?
Neon’s free serverless Postgres is one of the stronger indie database free tiers, especially with branching for PR apps. Directory flag: free tier yes.
What is the starting paid price for Neon?
Paid Launch/Scale are usage-based (no fixed $19 floor anymore) — compute CU-hours plus storage; free tier still covers light projects. IndieSheet’s listed starting paid price is $0.106/CU-hr.
Does Neon offer a free trial?
Evaluation is free-tier first; paid is pure usage (CU-hours + storage) once you leave the free envelope. Structured trial field: No free trial listed.
What are alternatives to Neon?
Postgres apps that want preview branches per PR and serverless scale-to-zero habits. Nearby Database options on IndieSheet include Convex, MongoDB Atlas, PlanetScale.
How often does IndieSheet check Neon pricing?
IndieSheet checks pricing on the 1st and 15th of each month. Latest successful snapshot for Neon: 2026-07-26 · 17:52 UTC (strategy regex).
Price history
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2026-07-26 · 17:52 UTC$0.106 per CU-hr
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2026-07-26 · 17:44 UTC$0.106 per CU-hr