Comparison

Neon vs PostgreSQL

Overview

Serverless Postgres built for the cloud

Neon is a serverless PostgreSQL database with branching, autoscaling to zero, and a generous free tier, optimized for modern cloud-native development workflows.

PostgreSQL

The world's most advanced open-source relational database.

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PostgreSQL is a powerful, open-source object-relational database with 35+ years of active development. It is known for reliability, standards compliance, extensibility (JSON, full-text search, pgvector) and strong ACID guarantees, making it a default choice for everything from small apps to large-scale analytics.

Features

—Serverless Postgres
—Database branching
—Autoscaling to zero
—Point-in-time restore
—Read replicas
—Instant provisioning
—IP allowlists
—Connection pooling

—Full ACID compliance
—Advanced SQL and window functions
—JSONB document storage
—Extensions (pgvector, PostGIS, full-text search)
—Logical and streaming replication
—Strong data integrity and constraints

Pricing

Neon

freemiumFree plan available

Plan	Price	Notes
Free	Free	0.5 CU, 3GB storage, 1 project.
Launch	$19/mo	10 projects, 10GB storage.
Scale	$69/mo	50 projects, 50GB storage, read replicas.
Business	$700/mo	Unlimited projects, 500GB, SOC 2.
Enterprise	Contact sales	Custom storage, SLA, dedicated support.