Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL free tier includes Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless on AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database with… Verified September 2026. Compare with 13 alternatives in Databases.

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL Free Tier 2026 stable

Subtypes in Databases: relational — tables, rows and joins under SQL — Postgres, MySQL, SQLite family. We read that on 2026-08-31 from https://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora/, where it says: “Amazon Aurora is a global-scale relational database service built for the cloud with full MySQL and PostgreSQL compatibility.” How we use this.

Limits, pricing history, and 13 alternatives. Verified September 2026. Last updated 2026-09-20.

Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier offers Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless on AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database with automatic scaling… We rate it stable. The one change we have recorded did not narrow the terms. Best for databases workloads — 13 alternatives available.

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Free Tier Details

Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless on AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database with automatic scaling. Free plan: up to 4 ACUs per cluster, 1 GB storage. New accounts also get $100–200 in AWS credits for 12 months

We read that on 2026-09-20 from https://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora/pricing/, and our check recorded: the page names Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL as "amazon aurora postgresql" and states "$100".

When You'll Outgrow Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's Free Tier

Pricing Change History (1 recorded)

new effective 2026-03-25 high impact
Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless added to AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database now available at no cost with up to 4 ACUs per cluster and 1 GB storage. Part of AWS Free Plan (6 months + credits) Source ↗
Before: No free tier — Aurora was paid-only, starting at ~$0.08/ACU-hour
After: Free plan with up to 4 ACUs per cluster, 1 GB storage, $100–200 in credits for new accounts

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Recommended Migration Targets

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Alternatives in Databases

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Koyeb Free (Database Only) stable
Aiven Free stable
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Turso Free stable
CrateDB Free (CRFREE) stable
Nhost Free stable
Nile Free unrated
CockroachDB Trial risky

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL free?
Yes, Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL offers a free tier: Free Tier. Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless on AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database with automatic scaling. Free plan: up to 4 ACUs per cluster, 1 GB storage. New accounts also get $100–200 in AWS ...
What is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier is called "Free Tier". Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless on AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database with automatic scaling. Free plan: up to 4 ACUs per cluster, 1 GB storage. New accounts also get $100–200 in AWS credits for 12 months
Is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier reliable?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier is considered stable. The one change we have recorded did not narrow the terms. See the pricing history below.
Is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier good for production?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless on AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database with automatic scaling…, so it's a reasonable starting point. The one change we have recorded did not narrow the terms. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's pricing?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL has had 1 recorded pricing change. Most recently: Aurora PostgreSQL Serverless added to AWS Free Tier — managed PostgreSQL-compatible database now available at no cost with up to 4 ACUs per cluster and 1 GB storage. Part of AWS Free Plan (6 months + credits) Source: https://aws.amazon.com/rds/aurora/pricing/ (2026-03-25).
What are the best free alternatives to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL?
We publish no ranking of these. Nothing we record measures popularity or generosity, so naming a best or a top few would be our preference rather than our data. We hold 13 free alternatives to Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL in Databases, each listed above with its tier. Of those, 12 carry no recorded demerit and are indistinguishable under every signal we hold, so they are listed in an order that rotates daily, 1 is demoted with the reason named. Our ranking rule is published at /criteria.
When will I outgrow Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL's free tier?
At 1 GB storage, you'll need to upgrade. When you outgrow the free tier, evaluate paid plans against alternatives — sometimes a competitor's free tier covers what you need.
What category is Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL in?
Amazon Aurora PostgreSQL is categorized under Databases on AgentDeals. We list 13 other Databases services alongside it, every one of them on this page with its free tier and the stability we publish for it.

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