Render Pricing (2026)
Full breakdown of Render plans, costs, and what you get at each tier. See how it compares to other hosting platform tools.
Render pricing
Hosting PlatformChecked Aug 2026- Professional$19/month
Free option: Hobby (free tier).
Usage limits are approximate. Usage-based: Compute billed per instance monthly; team features on top
What it covers
Cloud hosting for web services, static sites, cron jobs, and managed Postgres.
- Web services and static site hosting
- Managed PostgreSQL and key-value stores
- Cron jobs and background workers
- Preview environments
- Per-user Professional 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 Hosting Platform pricing
| Tool | Monthly | Annual | Free tier | Usage limits |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Render | $19/month | $19/month | Yes | Compute billed per instance monthly; team features on top |
| Netlify | $19/month | $19/month | Yes | Higher bandwidth and build-minute allotments; overage metered |
| Railway | $5/month | $5/month | Yes | $5 monthly usage credit; compute billed per second beyond |
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Frequently asked questions
How much does Render cost?
Render Professional costs $19/mo per user and adds team features and higher limits, while individual compute (web services, databases) is billed separately per instance. Free tiers exist for static sites and hobby web services.
Is Render free to use?
Yes, Render offers free tiers for static sites and hobby web services with limits like spin-down after inactivity. Production workloads use paid instance types, and the Professional plan at $19/user/mo adds workspace features.
How does Render pricing compare to Railway?
Render bills per instance type with fixed monthly prices, plus $19/user/mo for Professional workspace features. Railway bills pure usage with a $5/mo Hobby plan. Render is more predictable; Railway is cheaper for small, spiky workloads.
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