Couchbase Capella free tier

Couchbase Capella is a managed NoSQL database with search, including vector search. Its free tier is a small cluster of about 8 GB, with no credit card required.

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Couchbase Capella free tier is a databases and data perk from Couchbase, offering a free tier (1 node, 8 GB), with no funding required.

Value: Free tier (1 node, 8 GB)
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside Couchbase Capella free tier

Capella's free tier is a fully managed NoSQL database with credits, sample data, SQL++ queries, search, mobile sync and a small cluster of about one node and 8 GB for prototyping, with no credit card required.
Its free capabilities include vector, full-text and geo search.
Support on the free tier is forum support only.
The Basic tier is the first paid option, from $0.15 an hour per node.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Free plan Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Standing free tier.
Other requirements: Free tier support is forum support only.

How to claim

How to apply for Couchbase Capella free tier

Steps to apply

1Use Capella for free from couchbase.com/pricing.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on couchbase.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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