Neon Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of Neon plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other backend platform tools.
Neon pricing
Backend PlatformChecked Aug 2026- Launch$19/month
Free option: Free (0.5 GB storage).
Usage limits are approximate. Usage-based: Compute-hour and storage allowance; overage metered
What it covers
Serverless Postgres with autoscaling, branching, and scale-to-zero.
- Serverless Postgres with autoscaling
- Instant database branching
- Scale-to-zero compute
- Point-in-time restore
- Usage-based compute pricing
Cost projections
| Period | Monthly billing | Annual billing |
|---|---|---|
| 1 month | $19 | $19 |
| 3 months | $57 | $57 |
| 6 months | $114 | $114 |
| 12 months | $228 | $228 |
Compare Backend Platform pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neon | $19/month | $19/month | Yes | Compute-hour and storage allowance; overage metered |
| Convex | $25/month | $25/month | Yes | Higher database and bandwidth limits with metered overage |
| Clerk | $25/month | $25/month | Yes | Included MAU allowance; additional active users billed |
| Firebase | Usage-based | Usage-based | Yes | Pay-as-you-go beyond the free Spark quotas |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Neon cost?
Neon Launch costs $19/mo with a larger compute and storage allowance, branching, and point-in-time restore. A free plan with 0.5 GB storage and limited compute hours is available.
Is Neon free to use?
Yes, Neon offers a free plan with 0.5 GB storage and a monthly compute-hour allowance, enough for side projects and development branches. Launch at $19/mo raises limits for production workloads.
How does Neon pricing compare to Supabase?
Neon Launch is $19/mo while Supabase Pro is $25/mo. Neon is serverless Postgres with branching and scale-to-zero; Supabase bundles Postgres with auth, storage, and real-time APIs. Both have free tiers.
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