Neon Free plan

Neon is serverless Postgres with database branches. Its Free plan gives each project 100 CU-hours of compute a month and 1 GB of storage, with no time limit and no card needed.

Neon (Databricks)Updated monthly · checked 22 h ago

Neon Free plan is a databases and data perk from Neon (Databricks), offering a free plan (100 CU-hours, 1 GB a project), 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 Neon Free plan

The Free plan has no time limit and needs no credit card.
Each project gets 100 CU-hours of database compute per month and 1 GB of storage, with sizes up to 2 CU (8 GB RAM).
Compute scales to zero when idle.
The Launch plan is usage-based, from $0.106 per CU-hour.

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: Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Free plan's compute sizes go up to 2 CU (8 GB RAM), and storage is 1 GB per project.

How to claim

How to apply for Neon Free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free on neon.com.
2No application is needed.

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

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Neon Free plan: common questions

Is Neon (Databricks) free?

Yes, Neon (Databricks) can be used for free. Free plan (100 CU-hours, 1 GB a project). As stated on Neon (Databricks)'s own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Neon Free plan?

Neon Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Free plan's compute sizes go up to 2 CU (8 GB RAM), and storage is 1 GB per project.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Neon Free plan?

No. Neon Free plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Neon Free plan?

How long do I have to use Neon Free plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Neon Free plan available outside the US?

Neon Free plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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