Quick answer
Render documents free database allowance as 1 GB; expires after 30 days with 14-day grace. Backups and connection pooling are not included on the free database.
Verified Aug 22, 2026Official source
Current limits
| Constraint | Current value | Scope | Verified source |
|---|---|---|---|
| free database allowanceBackups and connection pooling are not included on the free database. | 1 GB; expires after 30 days with 14-day grace | Free Postgres | RenderAug 22, 2026 |
Why does this limit matter?
Expiration makes the free database unsuitable as unmonitored durable production storage.
This value is scoped to Free Postgres; a different plan, runtime, model, endpoint, region, or account can produce a different effective constraint.
What should you check?
- Record database creation date, used storage, export plan, and upgrade deadline.
- Confirm the exact plan, model, runtime, endpoint, region, and account that serve the failing workload.
- Record the observed value, response headers or configuration, timestamp, and source without logging secrets.
Important caveats
- The grace period is for recovery or upgrade, not an extension of normal service.
- Treat the official source and live account configuration as authoritative if they differ from this verified snapshot.
HyperObserve reports the documented platform constraint. Your application, SDK, gateway, provider, region, or account can impose a lower effective limit.
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