Nile Free plan

Nile is Postgres built for multi-tenant applications. Its Free plan is for prototyping or side projects, with 1 GB of storage and 50 million query tokens, and the database never pauses.

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Nile Free plan is a databases and data perk from Nile, offering a free plan (1 GB, 50M query tokens), 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 Nile Free plan

The Free plan is for prototyping or side projects, and the database never pauses.
It includes unlimited databases, 1 GB of storage, 50 million query tokens (then $0.06 per million additional tokens) and 500 connections.
Most limits are per workspace.
The Pro plan is $15 a month.

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: Most limits are per workspace. Nile will contact you when you near your usage limits, and you can typically pay for more capacity on the free tier.

How to claim

How to apply for Nile Free plan

Steps to apply

1Sign up free on thenile.dev.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on thenile.dev/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Nile Free plan: common questions

Is Nile free?

Yes, Nile can be used for free. Free plan (1 GB, 50M query tokens). As stated on Nile's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Nile Free plan?

Nile Free plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. Most limits are per workspace. Nile will contact you when you near your usage limits, and you can typically pay for more capacity on the free tier.

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

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

How do I apply for Nile Free plan?

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

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Nile Free plan available outside the US?

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

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