Serverless PostgreSQL with branching and auto‑suspend. Pay only for what you use. Free tier includes 10GB storage, one compute unit, and 10 hours of active compute per month.
Neon is a serverless PostgreSQL platform with storage‑compute separation. You can branch your database like Git—create dev branches, test schema changes, and merge back. It’s a game‑changer for development workflows.
I used Neon as the backend with a Vercel frontend. I created a “dev” branch to experiment with schema changes without affecting production. Before launch, I compared the diff and merged with one click. It felt like using Git for databases.
Neon’s branching feature eliminates the need for local PostgreSQL installations and protects production data during development.
Pro tip: Import existing PostgreSQL databases easily. The free 10 hours of active compute are plenty for personal projects—your database will sleep when idle, so you rarely exceed the limit.