More storage for your 100 Free plan projects release - Oct 02, 2026
Neon has increased the database storage limit for the Free plan from 0.5 GB to 1 GB per project. This update applies automatically to all existing and new projects under the Free tier.
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Impact & Verification Analysis
Developers and hobbyists utilizing the Neon Free tier.
Increases the viability of the Free tier for more complex applications and reduces the immediate cost barrier for developers scaling their initial database projects.
Full Fact Overview
Neon is doubling the storage allocation for its entry-level tier, effectively moving the threshold from 512 MB to 1024 MB per database instance. This adjustment is a strategic move to reduce friction for developers prototyping or running small-scale production workloads, allowing for larger datasets without requiring an immediate upgrade to the Pro tier. The change is applied server-side, requiring no manual migration or configuration changes from the end-user.