Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan

About Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan

Free forever graph database with 50K nodes and 175K relationships—no credit card, no expiry, no strings.
Includes Neo4j Bloom visualization and enterprise-grade security out of the box for learning, prototypes, and small production workloads.
Perfect for founders validating graph-based ideas before committing to paid tiers; scales to paid plans when you outgrow limits.

Neo4j is the world's leading graph database platform. AuraDB Free is their fully managed, cloud-hosted graph database tier designed for developers and startups. You get a production-ready instance with 50,000 nodes, 175,000 relationships, built-in visualization (Bloom), and enterprise security—permanently free, no credit card required.

Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan at a glance

Neo4j is the world's leading graph database platform. AuraDB Free is their fully managed, cloud-hosted graph database tier designed for developers and startups. You get a production-ready instance with 50,000 nodes, 175,000 relationships, built-in visualization (Bloom), and enterprise security—permanently free, no credit card required.

50,000Max nodes per instance
175,000Max relationships per instance
ForeverFree tier duration
IncludedNeo4j Bloom visualization + enterprise security

The Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan offer explained

Neo4j AuraDB Free is a permanently free tier—not a time-limited credit or trial. You get a fully functional managed graph database instance hosted on Neo4j's cloud with no expiration date, no credit card required, and no hidden upgrade pressure. When you're ready to scale beyond the node/relationship limits, you upgrade to a paid plan; the free tier remains available indefinitely.

Heads up: credit programs change their terms and caps regularly — confirm the current offer on the application page before you plan around it.

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Eligibility & key terms

Detail	What to know
Who can apply	Any developer, startup, or organization; no stage, funding, or geographic restrictions
Credit/Limit	50,000 nodes + 175,000 relationships per instance; unlimited instances on free tier
Duration	Permanent—no expiry date
Application	Self-serve signup; instant activation, no approval process
Sponsor/Verification	None required; email verification only

How Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan compares

Here's how Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan stacks up against other cloud infrastructure credits in the same category:

Program	Headline offer	Category
Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan	Free forever graph database with 50,000 nodes, 175,000 relat	This page
Appwrite Startups Program	$20,000 in credits	Cloud Provider Credits
AWS Activate	$100,000 in credits	Cloud Provider Credits
AWS Rapid Ramp Credits	$300 in credits	Cloud Provider Credits

How to apply for Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan

Visit Neo4j Aura
Go to aura.neo4j.io and click 'Start Free'.
Sign up
Create an account with email or SSO (GitHub, Google, etc.). No credit card needed.
Create a free instance
Select 'Free' tier, choose region, name your database, and click create. Ready in seconds.
Connect and query
Use the built-in query editor, Bloom visualization, or connect via drivers (Python, Node.js, Java, etc.). Start building immediately.

Pro tip: Spin up multiple free instances for different projects or environments (dev, staging, POC) without hitting limits—each gets its own 50K node budget. Use Bloom early to validate your graph model visually before writing production queries.

The only graph database tier that never expires, never nags, and never requires a credit card—perfect for founders who want to learn and ship without vendor lock-in anxiety.SaaSTweaks editorial

Who should apply — and who shouldn't

Apply if

You're exploring graph databases and want zero-friction, zero-cost experimentation with a production-grade platform.
You're building a prototype or MVP that fits within 50K nodes and need managed hosting + visualization out of the box.
You want to avoid credit card friction and vendor lock-in while validating a graph-based product idea.
You need enterprise-grade security (encryption, role-based access, audit logs) without paying for it during early-stage validation.

Skip if

Your production workload requires more than 50,000 nodes or 175,000 relationships—you'll need to upgrade to a paid tier.
You need dedicated support, SLAs, or guaranteed uptime; free tier is community-supported only.
You prefer self-hosted or on-premise deployments; AuraDB Free is cloud-only (managed SaaS).

If Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan isn't the right fit, compare it against Appwrite Startups Program, AWS Activate, AWS Rapid Ramp Credits, Azure $200 Trial — or browse the full Cloud Provider Credits category.

Final verdict

Apply — strong program.

AuraDB Free is a genuinely permanent, no-catch offering with zero eligibility barriers and instant activation. For any founder evaluating graph databases, it's a risk-free way to validate use cases, learn the platform, and build POCs. The only reason to skip is if your workload immediately exceeds the node/relationship limits, in which case you'd upgrade rather than abandon Neo4j.

Apply to Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan

Capabilities

• 50,000 nodes + 175,000 relationships per instance
• Neo4j Bloom interactive visualization
• Managed cloud hosting (AWS, GCP, Azure regions)
• Enterprise-grade encryption (TLS, at-rest)
• Role-based access control (RBAC)
• Automatic daily backups
• Query editor with Cypher syntax highlighting
• REST API + native drivers (Python, Node.js, Java, Go, etc.)

How to claim

Click claim

Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.
Sign up through the partner link

No code needed — the offer applies automatically when you register through our Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan link.
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No surcharge to you — verified by the SaaSTweaks Deal Desk, not the vendor.

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Frequently asked

Who's eligible for the free tier?

Anyone—no stage, funding, geography, or company size restrictions. Individuals, startups, enterprises, and students all qualify.

How long do I get to use the free tier?

Forever. There is no expiry date. The free tier is a permanent product offering, not a trial.

Do I need a VC sponsor or approval?

No. Self-serve signup with email verification only. Instant activation, no human review.

What happens when I hit the 50K node limit?

You'll need to upgrade to a paid plan (Professional or Enterprise) to add more nodes. The free tier remains available as a separate option.

Can I combine AuraDB Free with other Neo4j programs or discounts?

The free tier is standalone. If you're eligible for startup programs (e.g., Neo4j for Startups), you'd typically use paid tier credits instead, though you can maintain a free instance separately.

How long does approval take?

Instant. Sign up, verify email, create instance—you're live in seconds. No waiting for approval.