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Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan for startups: Free forever graph database with 50,000 nodes, 175,000 relat

Free forever graph database with 50,000 nodes, 175,000 relationships, and Neo4j Bloom included - no credit card required

  • Truly free forever
  • Zero friction onboarding
  • Production-grade features included
  • Generous node/relationship limits
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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

DetailWhat to know
Who can applyAny developer, startup, or organization; no stage, funding, or geographic restrictions
Credit/Limit50,000 nodes + 175,000 relationships per instance; unlimited instances on free tier
DurationPermanent—no expiry date
ApplicationSelf-serve signup; instant activation, no approval process
Sponsor/VerificationNone 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:

ProgramHeadline offerCategory
Neo4j AuraDB Free PlanFree forever graph database with 50,000 nodes, 175,000 relatThis page
Appwrite Startups Program$20,000 in creditsCloud Provider Credits
AWS Activate$100,000 in creditsCloud Provider Credits
AWS Rapid Ramp Credits$300 in creditsCloud Provider Credits

How to apply for Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan

  1. Visit Neo4j Aura

    Go to aura.neo4j.io and click 'Start Free'.

  2. Sign up

    Create an account with email or SSO (GitHub, Google, etc.). No credit card needed.

  3. Create a free instance

    Select 'Free' tier, choose region, name your database, and click create. Ready in seconds.

  4. 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.

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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.)

What's included

01

Priority onboarding

A SaaSTweaks-verified setup call to land in week one.

$184 value
02

Migration assist

Templates and scripts to move off your legacy tool.

$185 value
03

Renewal lock

Discount carries into year two — verified by us, not the vendor.

$186 value
04

Founder office hours

Quarterly access to product leadership.

$187 value
05

Stack credits

Bonus credits redeemable on partner tooling.

$188 value
06

Annual audit

We re-verify the offer every quarter so it never goes stale.

$189 value

How to claim

  1. Click claim

    Hit the button on this page — opens the partner site in a new tab.

  2. Apply via your VC or accelerator

    Check your investor or accelerator benefits portal for the Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan partner code. Y Combinator, Sequoia, and most Tier 1 VCs have codes available.

  3. Discount applies automatically

    Renewals stay at the same rate — verified by us, not the vendor.

How Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan stacks up

How Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan compares to alternatives across pricing and features
Feature Neo4j AuraDB Free Plan
Free trial 14 days
Cheapest paid plan $0/mo
Annual discount Up to 25%
Refund window 30 days
Setup time < 1 hour
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What members say

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“Honestly didn't expect much from a discounted deal — ended up being the best software purchase we made this year. Solid tool, serious savings.”
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Head of Growth, Seedling Co
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“Took about a week to fully embed into our process. Worth every minute — the time-to-value once it clicked was fast.”
Anika Sharma
Co-founder, Openfield

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.