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Neon vs Pulumi: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of Neon and Pulumi. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: Both Neon and Pulumi offer free plans. Neon has 3 pricing tiers while Pulumi has 4.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026
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Neon vs Pulumi: Quick Pricing Facts

FeatureNeonPulumi
Starting PriceCustom pricing$40/mo
Number of Plans34
Free TierYesYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

Neon and Pulumi are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Dev Tools. Together they offer 7 pricing plans with 52 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Both tools offer free plans, making them accessible for teams on a budget.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
Neon
Pulumi
Tier 1
FREE
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 100 projects
  • 100 CU-hrs monthly per project
  • 0.5 GB of storage per project
  • Sizes up to 2 CU (8 GB RAM)
  • Neon Auth: 60K MAUs
  • 6-hr time travel/restores
  • Access to Autoscaling, Branching, Read Replicas
  • Unlimited team members
Start with FREE
Individual
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • IaC state management
  • Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • Unlimited updates and history
  • 500 free deployments minutes
Start with Individual
Tier 2
LAUNCH
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 100 projects
  • $0.106 per CU-hr
  • $0.35 per GB-month
  • Sizes up to 16 CU (64 GB RAM)
  • Neon Auth: 1M MAUs
  • 7-day time travel/restores
  • 3-day metrics/logs in UI
Start with LAUNCH
Team
$40/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Up to 10 users
  • Secure collaboration and CI/CD
  • AI assistance with Pulumi Neo
  • Resource search
  • OIDC and Org Access Tokens
  • Webhooks
  • Automatic secrets rotation
  • Community support
Start with Team
Tier 3
SCALE
Custom pricing
Includes
  • 1,000+ projects
  • $0.222 per CU-hr
  • $0.35 per GB-month
  • Sizes up to 56 CU (224 GB RAM)
  • 30-day time travel/restores
  • 14-day metrics/logs in UI
  • Metrics/logs export (Otel, Datadog)
  • Private network, IP Allow rules
  • SLAs, SOC2, HIPAA
Start with SCALE
Enterprise
$400/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Unlimited users
  • SAML/SSO and RBAC
  • Internal developer platform (IDP)
  • Audit logs
  • Drift detection and remediation
  • Time-to-live stacks
  • Customer Managed Keys
  • Priority feature requests
  • 12x5 Enterprise Support available
Start with Enterprise
Tier 4
—
Business Critical
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Self-hosting available
  • Built-in compliance (NIST, PCI, and more)
  • Automatic group & user sync (SCIM)
  • Audit logs export
  • Volume pricing and invoicing
  • Private Slack and Professional Services
  • 24x7 Enterprise Support available
Start with Business Critical

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Neon

Serverless Postgres with autoscaling and database branching

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Pulumi

Infrastructure as code using real programming languages

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Our Pick

Pulumi

Pulumi offers a free plan, offers 4 tiers vs 3.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Pulumi

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose Neon if:

  • •You prefer Neon's free tier features—100 projects, 100 CU-hrs monthly per project
  • •You prioritize Neon's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • •You need predictable billing — Neon's usage-based model avoids surprise overages

Choose Pulumi if:

  • •You prefer Pulumi's free tier features—IaC state management, Unlimited projects, stacks, and environments
  • •You need 4 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • •You want more features built-in—Pulumi offers 4 additional features across its plans

Both Neon and Pulumi offer free plans [1], eliminating cost barriers for evaluation. This means you can test both tools thoroughly with your actual workflows before any financial commitment. The free tiers differ in scope: Neon includes 8 features, while Pulumi includes 4 features. Evaluate which free tier matches your evaluation needs before deciding to upgrade. Your best approach is to activate both free trials and evaluate which tool's workflow, integrations, and user experience align better with your team's needs before committing to paid plans.

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Frequently Asked Questions: Neon vs Pulumi

How many pricing plans does Neon have vs Pulumi?
Neon offers 3 pricing plans, while Pulumi offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does Neon or Pulumi offer a free plan?
Yes, both Neon and Pulumi offer free plans. Compare the feature limits of each free tier to see which better fits your use case before upgrading.
Does Neon or Pulumi offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both Neon and Pulumi offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do Neon and Pulumi compare for Dev Tools?
Both Neon and Pulumi are Dev Tools. Neon offers 3 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Pulumi offers 4 plans starting at $40/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. Neon Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page
  2. Pulumi Official Pricing— Vendor pricing page

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