BeatGig, a marketplace connecting artists, managers, and venues, has successfully integrated Neon's read replicas to enhance its operations by providing read-only data access without impacting production. Neon was chosen over other SQL providers for its fast provisioning, efficient query speed, and ease of use, particularly benefiting those without extensive Postgres or DevOps expertise. The read replicas allow BeatGig's team to run business intelligence and analytics queries safely, as they can be spun up quickly, require no additional storage, and scale to zero when not in use, thus being cost-effective compared to traditional options like AWS RDS or Aurora. This approach safeguards the primary compute from inefficient queries, offering a more streamlined and user-friendly experience for BeatGig's developers and non-SQL experts. Neon's solution, now available in their free plan, allows users to experiment with read replicas without financial commitment, further encouraging adoption and exploration.