Complete guide to free database hosting.
You can run a database for free in production if you pick the right provider. Here is what actually works in 2025.
The Best Free Options
Supabase: 500MB PostgreSQL, auth, storage included | Neon: 512MB, serverless Postgres, branch previews | PlanetScale: — formerly free, now paid only
PostgreSQL: Supabase
The gold standard for free PostgreSQL. 500MB storage, 500MB JSON storage, 2GB bandwidth — enough for most side projects. Includes auth, storage, and serverless functions.
Best for: Full SQL database needs, backend-as-a-service features.
PostgreSQL: Neon
Serverless Postgres done right. Branch previews let you test DB changes in isolation. 512MB — smaller than Supabase but faster cold starts.
Best for: Serverless architecture, branch-based workflows.
SQLite: Turso or D1
If you can live with SQLite limits, Turso gives 3GB and D1 gives 5GB — both free.
Best for: Edge deployment, lower costs at scale.
Honorable Mention
Railway: 500MB Redis, 1GB PostgreSQL. Fair usage limits — can scale for free if traffic stays modest.
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