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Neon
Serverless Postgres with database branching
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Neon is serverless Postgres that scales to zero when idle — perfect for projects that don't need a database running 24/7. Unique feature: database branching (like git branches for your DB) makes preview environments trivial. Free tier includes 0.5GB storage and generous compute hours.
Best for
Early-stageSaaSSolo founder
Use when
You want serverless Postgres with zero idle cost and built-in database branching for dev and staging environments.
Skip when
You need persistent, always-on connection pooling for high-throughput apps. Neon's serverless model adds latency on cold start.
Fully accessible globally. International card for paid plans.
Alternatives
Supabase, PlanetScale, ElephantSQL
Verified Apr 1, 2026