Neon
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Serverless Postgres database with autoscaling, branching, and scale-to-zero. Built for modern applications with a generous free tier.
Overview
Neon is a serverless Postgres platform that brings modern cloud-native features like branching and scale-to-zero to the world's most popular open-source database. Its developer experience and free tier make it the default choice for new Postgres projects.
Pros
- +Scale-to-zero means you only pay when the database is active
- +Database branching is revolutionary for development workflows
- +Generous free tier covers most hobby and side projects
- +Full Postgres compatibility — no proprietary lock-in
Cons
- -Cold start latency when scaling from zero
- -Storage limits on free and lower tiers
- -Newer service with less battle-testing than RDS or Aurora
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