Company
Date Published
Author
Mike Jerome
Word count
1958
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Neon has introduced a new usage-based pricing model for its plans, eliminating quotas and overages, with an initial $5 minimum monthly charge which was later removed in December 2025. The new model charges based on four core resources: compute usage, storage usage, additional branch usage, and restore history, allowing users to pay only for what they use. The Free plan remains, now offering 0.5 GB of storage per project, while paid plans such as Launch and Scale cater to different user needs with features like autoscaling, point-in-time recovery, and advanced security options. This flexible, serverless approach aligns pricing more closely with real usage, providing a lower barrier to entry and facilitating organic growth without overcommitting resources upfront. Neon’s infrastructure is designed to be dynamic, reflecting its commitment to making the service accessible and developer-friendly across different stages of project development.