Tinybird: Pricing, Features & Alternatives
Tinybird ingests events, runs SQL over them on managed ClickHouse and publishes each query as an HTTP API, so you can ship real-time analytics in a product without running a database. Free includes 10 GB of storage and 1,000 requests a day with no card. Developer is $49 a month (a later section of the page says from $25) with 25 GB of storage and up to 8 vCPUs; SaaS and Enterprise are custom. Storage is $0.058 per GB and vCPU overage $0.0002 a second.
Who it’s for: Developers who want real-time analytics endpoints in their product without running a database.
Category
Real-Time Analytics Databases
Pricing
Free tier available
Free tier
Yes
Best for
Real-Time Analytics Databases: analytics APIs, managed ClickHouse, developers
Tinybird at a Glance
- What it is
- Managed real-time analytics with API endpoints
- Licence
- Commercial (runs ClickHouse)
- How you pay
- Plan fee plus storage and vCPU overage
- Managed option
- Fully managed
- Ingestion
- Events API and connectors
Checked November 2026 against Tinybird pricing.
Tinybird Pricing Plans (2026)
| Plan | Price |
|---|---|
| Free | $0 |
| DeveloperPopular | $49 / month |
| SaaS | Custom |
Pricing summary: Free · paid from $49/mo. Always confirm current pricing on the official site.
Key Tinybird Features
- Free: 10 GB storage, 1,000 requests a day, 0.25 vCPU, no card
- Developer: $49 a month in the main pricing block (a later section says from $25); 25 GB storage, up to 8 vCPUs
- SaaS (up to 32 vCPUs, 250 GB) and Enterprise (dedicated infrastructure) are custom
- Storage $0.058 per GB; vCPU overage $0.0002 a second on Developer and SaaS
- Events API at 100 requests a second on every paid plan
Pros
- +SQL to API endpoint in one step
- +No database to operate
- +Free plan to try it
- +Published storage and overage rates
Cons
- −Built on ClickHouse, with its join and update limits
- −Free plan request cap is low
- −Pricing page lists two Developer prices
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Tinybird FAQ
What is Tinybird used for?⌄
Tinybird is a real-time analytics databases tool. Managed ClickHouse that turns SQL queries into real-time API endpoints. Free plan; Developer from $49 a month.
Is Tinybird free?⌄
Yes. Tinybird has a free tier you can start with, and paid plans for more usage and features.
How much does Tinybird cost?⌄
Tinybird offers a free tier, with paid plans starting at $49/month. Some plans are usage-based (pay-as-you-go).
What are the best Tinybird alternatives?⌄
Popular Tinybird alternatives include ClickHouse, Apache Druid, Apache Pinot. Compare pricing and features on our Tinybird alternatives page.
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