Neon

Serverless Postgres with branching and scale-to-zero

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Overview

Neon brings the serverless model to PostgreSQL. Your database scales to zero when idle (no charges for unused time), automatically scales compute based on load, and separates storage from compute so you pay for each independently. For development databases and low-traffic applications, the cost savings are substantial.

Database branching is Neon's killer feature for development workflows. Create a branch of your production database in seconds - a full copy of your schema and data - for testing migrations, developing features, or debugging issues. Branches are copy-on-write, so they consume minimal additional storage.

The developer experience is exceptional. Connect with any PostgreSQL client or ORM, use the familiar SQL interface, and benefit from Neon's serverless infrastructure without changing your application code. The transition from traditional PostgreSQL to Neon requires zero code changes.

Key Features

Scale to Zero

No charges when your database is idle

Database Branching

Create instant copy-on-write branches for development

Auto-Scaling

Compute scales based on query load automatically

Standard PostgreSQL

Full compatibility with any PostgreSQL client or ORM

Connection Pooling

Built-in connection pooler for serverless environments

Point-in-Time Recovery

Restore to any point in the last 30 days

Why We Recommend Neon

Neon's branching feature has transformed our development workflow. Testing migrations against a branch of production data catches issues that staging environments miss. The serverless pricing means development databases cost nearly nothing.

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