Serverless Postgres with database branching
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.
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.
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