Spanner
Spanner is a Google Cloud database service that combines relational, graph, key-value, and search capabilities into a single platform. It is designed to help developers build intelligent applications without the need for maintenance windows, ensuring uninterrupted app performance. This unified approach simplifies data management by handling multiple data models within one consistent system.
Choose Spanner when you need a versatile database that supports diverse data structures without downtime. Be aware that while new customers receive $300 in credits, the standard pricing starts from $0.3000 per GB per month. Additionally, a free trial offers a 90-day instance with 10 GB of storage, which may not suffice for larger production workloads requiring continuous operation beyond the trial period.
Free Tier
Create a 90-day Spanner free trial instance with 10 GB of storage at no cost. Plus, new Google Cloud customers get $300 in free credits on signup.
Pricing Tiers 4
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Compute (multi-region) | $2.70 | per node/hour | us |
| Compute (regional) | $0.9000 | per node/hour | us-central1 |
| Storage | $0.3000 | per GB/month | us-central1 |
| Free Trial | Free | per month | global |
Prices in USD. Micro-prices are quoted per 1M units; "< $0.000001" marks rates below our stored precision. Subject to change — check the provider's official page for current rates.