Neon

Neon is a cloud database service built on Postgres, the most trusted open source database. It separates storage and computing power into two independent parts, allowing each to scale separately. This design means your database can grow or shrink automatically based on your needs, and it can even scale down to zero when not in use to save money.

The standout feature is database branching. Just like creating a branch in Git to test new code, you can create a branch of your database to test changes without affecting your main data. These branches are created instantly and use minimal extra storage thanks to a copy-on-write system. Neon is perfect for developers who want a powerful database without the complexity of traditional database management.

Getting started with Neon is straightforward and takes just a few minutes:

• Sign up for a free account on the Neon website using your email or GitHub account.

• Create a new project through the dashboard. Neon will provision your Postgres database in seconds and provide a connection string.

• Copy the connection string and add it to your application. Use it just like any standard Postgres connection string with your favorite database tools or frameworks.

• Use the Neon console to manage your database, run queries in the built-in SQL editor, and monitor performance.

• Create branches for development and testing. When you need to test changes, create a new branch with your current data, make changes safely, and merge when ready.

• Set up autoscaling limits in your project settings to control costs and ensure your database scales according to your needs.

• Instant database provisioning in 300ms

• Database branching like Git for testing

• Autoscaling compute resources

• Scale to zero when idle

• Point-in-time restore up to 30 days

• Read replicas with instant setup

• Serverless driver for edge computing

• Complete API and CLI tools

• 100% Postgres compatible

• SOC 2 compliant

• Open source platform

• High availability built-in