Databases
Neon
Serverless Postgres that scales to zero. Branch your database like code. Free tier is generous.
The honest take.
Serverless Postgres that scales to zero. Branch your database like code. Free tier is generous.
Who it's for.
Best for
General use across stages.
Avoid if
You need something very specific not covered here.
Our verdict.
FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL
86/100
Top Pick
89 category fit · 78 stack score · auto-derived
Recommended
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Where Neon sits on the score ladder
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Score has been stable since this tool was reviewed. No pricing events logged.
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Review
Neon is solid. Serverless Postgres that scales to zero. Branch your database like code. Free tier is generous.
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No paid placements, ever.
40+ hours tested
Real projects, not demos.
Review date
Last updated April 2026.
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