AlloyDB for PostgreSQL
AlloyDB for PostgreSQL is a fully managed database service on Google Cloud Platform, designed specifically to handle demanding enterprise workloads. It maintains compatibility with PostgreSQL, allowing teams to leverage existing tools and workflows while accessing high-performance capabilities. This service targets organizations requiring robust database infrastructure without the operational overhead of managing underlying hardware or software configurations themselves.
Choose this solution when you need a managed PostgreSQL environment for heavy enterprise tasks. Be aware of the pricing structure, which starts from $0.0005 per GB per month after the initial trial period. New customers can utilize a 30-day free trial featuring an 8 vCPU instance with up to 1 TB of storage, alongside $300 in signup credits to offset early costs.
Free Tier
Start a 30-day AlloyDB free trial with an 8 vCPU basic primary instance and up to 1 TB of storage capacity. Plus, new Google Cloud customers get $300 in free credits on signup.
Pricing Tiers 9
| Tier / Plan | Price | Unit | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| alloydb-16vcpu · 16 vCPU | $1.11 | per hour | us-central1 |
| alloydb-2vcpu · 2 vCPU | $0.1388 | per hour | us-central1 |
| alloydb-32vcpu · 32 vCPU | $2.22 | per hour | us-central1 |
| alloydb-4vcpu · 4 vCPU | $0.2776 | per hour | us-central1 |
| alloydb-64vcpu · 64 vCPU | $4.44 | per hour | us-central1 |
| alloydb-8vcpu · 8 vCPU | $0.5553 | per hour | us-central1 |
| Memory | $0.0160 | per GB/hour | us-central1 |
| On-Demand | $0.1386 | per vCPU/hour | us-central1 |
| Storage | $0.0005 | per GB/month | us-central1 |
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.
Alternatives on other providers
Equivalent services on other clouds:
- AWS Amazon Aurora $0.0730 per hour Compare
- Microsoft Azure Azure Database for PostgreSQL $0.0100 per hour Compare
- Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Postgresql no price Compare