MotherDuck Lite plan (free)

MotherDuck is a managed cloud DuckDB data warehouse. Its Lite plan is free, with 10 GB of storage and 10 hours of Pulse compute a month.

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MotherDuck Lite plan (free) is a databases and data perk from MotherDuck, offering a free plan (10 GB, 10 compute hours), with no funding required.

Value: Free plan
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside MotherDuck Lite plan (free)

MotherDuck's Lite plan includes 10 GB of storage and 10 hours of Pulse compute per month, for up to 3 internal active users and 2 service accounts.
A credit card is not required to use the Lite plan.
The first paid plan is Business at $250 per org a month plus usage.

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: Lite plan with no end date.
Other requirements: Lite is limited to up to 3 internal active users and 2 service accounts, and uses Pulse instances only.

How to claim

How to apply for MotherDuck Lite plan (free)

Steps to apply

1Sign up for the Lite plan on motherduck.com.
2No card is needed.

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

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

MotherDuck Lite plan (free): common questions

Is MotherDuck free?

Yes, MotherDuck can be used for free. Free plan (10 GB, 10 compute hours). As stated on MotherDuck's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for MotherDuck Lite plan (free)?

MotherDuck Lite plan (free) is open to any startup, with no funding required. Lite is limited to up to 3 internal active users and 2 service accounts, and uses Pulse instances only.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get MotherDuck Lite plan (free)?

No. MotherDuck Lite plan (free) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for MotherDuck Lite plan (free)?

How long do I have to use MotherDuck Lite plan (free), and does it expire?

Lite plan with no end date.

Is MotherDuck Lite plan (free) available outside the US?

MotherDuck Lite plan (free) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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