September 2025 was a tough month for developer free tiers. With 1 negative changes versus 0 positive, the trend continues toward tighter limits and eliminated offerings. Developers relying on free tiers should review their dependencies.
2
Total Changes same as last month
1
Negative
0
Positive -1 vs last month
1
Neutral
Changes by Type
Change Type
Count
Pricing Restructured
1
Limits Reduced
1
Biggest Losers
Vendors that eliminated or reduced free tiers
Render (1 negative change)
Free web services now spin down after 15 minutes of inactivity (previously 30 minutes). Cold starts take 30-60 seconds. Free tier remains but with faster sleep times