CockroachDB 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://www.cockroachlabs.com/, where it says: “CockroachDB is a cloud-agnostic, AI-native, PostgreSQL-compatible data platform built for modern applications.” How we use this.

Limits, pricing history, and 12 alternatives. Verified August 2026. Last updated 2026-08-31.

CockroachDB's free tier offers Free serverless distributed SQL — 50M Request Units + 10 GiB storage/month, scales to zero. It's stable — zero pricing changes recorded. Best for databases workloads — 12 alternatives available.

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Basic
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Verified
2026-08-31

Free Tier Details

Free serverless distributed SQL — 50M Request Units + 10 GiB storage/month, scales to zero

How CockroachDB Compares

Service Free Tier Stability
CockroachDB Basic stable
Koyeb Free (Database Only) stable
Xata Free caution
Neon Free stable

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When You'll Outgrow CockroachDB's Free Tier

Pricing Change History (0 recorded)

No recorded pricing changes for CockroachDB. This is a good sign — stable pricing.

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Recompute today's order yourself. The order above is a permutation seeded only on the UTC date and the query key — no vendor name, slug, id or offer field is an input. The list above is the first 12 of 13 entries in that order. The algorithm is published, so anyone can reproduce this page's order without asking us.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Is CockroachDB free?
Yes, CockroachDB offers a free tier: Basic. Free serverless distributed SQL — 50M Request Units + 10 GiB storage/month, scales to zero
What is CockroachDB's free tier?
CockroachDB's free tier is called "Basic". Free serverless distributed SQL — 50M Request Units + 10 GiB storage/month, scales to zero
Is CockroachDB's free tier reliable?
CockroachDB's free tier is considered stable.
Is CockroachDB's free tier good for production?
CockroachDB's free tier can be suitable for small production workloads and side projects. We rate it stable and it offers Free serverless distributed SQL — 50M Request Units + 10 GiB storage/month, scales to zero, so it's a reasonable starting point. Monitor your usage against the limits and have an upgrade plan ready.
What changed in CockroachDB's pricing?
No, CockroachDB has had no recorded pricing changes. This is a positive stability signal.
What are the best free alternatives to CockroachDB?
The top free alternatives to CockroachDB in Databases include Koyeb (Free (Database Only)), Xata (Free), Neon (Free), Nile (Free), Supabase (Free). See all 12 alternatives above.
When will I outgrow CockroachDB's free tier?
At 10 GIB 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 CockroachDB in?
CockroachDB is categorized under Databases on AgentDeals. Other vendors in Databases include Koyeb, Xata, Neon, Nile, Supabase.

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