Managed Postgres · true cost · Updated September 2026
The true cost of managed postgres
What you'll actually pay. Of the 7 managed postgres tools we track, 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 charge usage overages. Here's every tool's entry price and its hidden-cost flags — each linked to its sourced record.
The hidden-cost picture
- Not priced monthly: 2 publish a figure on another basis — usage rates, non-USD, or annual-only.
- Usage overages: 2 charge for going over plan limits.
- Cheapest published: PlanetScale from $5/mo.
- No overage or setup fee: PlanetScale, Aiven, Railway, Render.
As of · re-verified with each catalog refresh
Managed Postgres — entry price & hidden-cost flags
| Tool | Entry price | Usage overages | Setup fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| PlanetScale | $5/mo | — | — |
| Aiven | $5/mo | — | — |
| Railway | $5/mo | — | — |
| Render | $7/mo | — | — |
| Supabase | $25/mo | Yes | — |
| CockroachDB | quote-only | Yes | — |
| Neon | quote-only | — | — |
Prices and fee terms re-verified with each catalog refresh. Last catalog update 2026-09-02. "Quote-only" means the vendor publishes no self-serve price.
Frequently asked questions
Does managed postgres have hidden fees?
Across the 7 managed postgres tools we track: 2 price on a basis this column cannot carry, 2 charge usage overages. As of 2026-09-02.
What is the cheapest managed postgre with published pricing?
PlanetScale, from $5/mo. Verified 2026-09-02.
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