Cheapest Cloud Database (2026)

Find the cheapest managed database services. Compare relational, NoSQL, and cache database pricing across AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, and Oracle.

GCPFirestore — Cloud Firestore Enterprise Read Units South Carolina

Starting from $0.0000/hr ($0.00/mo) on-demand in us-east-1.

Cloud Database Pricing Ranked by Cost

#	Provider	Service	Cheapest Tier	Hourly	Monthly	Tiers
1	GCP	Firestore	Cloud Firestore Enterprise Read Units South Carolina	$0.0000	$0.00	200
2	AWS	DynamoDB	DDB-ElasticViews	$0.0000	$0.00	100
3	GCP	Memorystore	Memorystore for Redis Cluster: Backups	$0.0001	$0.08	200
4	Azure	Cosmos DB	Premium SSD Managed Disk - Premium SSD Managed Disk	$0.0002	$0.15	85
5	GCP	Cloud SQL	Cloud SQL for MySQL: Zonal- Enterprise N4 RAM	$0.0070	$5.11	200
6	Azure	Cache for Redis	Azure_Redis_Cache_Enterprise_E1_Internal - E1 Internal Cache	$0.0156	$11.39	82
7	AWS	ElastiCache	cache.t4g.micro	$0.0160	$11.68	100
8	Vultr	Managed Databases	HP 1 vCPU / 1 GB	$0.0205	$14.96	12
9	DO	Managed Databases	Basic 1 vCPU 1 GB	$0.0205	$15.00	7
10	Azure	SQL Database	Backup LRS - Backup LRS Data Stored	$0.0250	$18.25	127
11	AWS	RDS	db.t3.small	$0.0720	$52.56	100
12	OCI	Autonomous Database	Autonomous Lakehouse - ECPU -BYOL	$0.0807	$58.91	13

Explore Pricing Details

GCPFirestore

200 pricing tiers · From $0.00/mo

AWSDynamoDB

100 pricing tiers · From $0.00/mo

GCPMemorystore

200 pricing tiers · From $0.08/mo

AzureCosmos DB

85 pricing tiers · From $0.15/mo

GCPCloud SQL

200 pricing tiers · From $5.11/mo

AzureCache for Redis

82 pricing tiers · From $11.39/mo

AWSElastiCache

100 pricing tiers · From $11.68/mo

VultrManaged Databases

12 pricing tiers · From $14.96/mo

DOManaged Databases

7 pricing tiers · From $15.00/mo

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the cheapest cloud database in 2026?

The cheapest cloud database option is GCP Firestore (Cloud Firestore Enterprise Read Units South Carolina) at $0.00/month. However, the best choice depends on your specific requirements and workload.

How can I reduce my cloud database costs?

Use reserved instances or committed use discounts for predictable workloads (save 30-60%). Consider spot/preemptible pricing for fault-tolerant workloads. Right-size your resources based on actual usage, and use auto-scaling to match demand.

Should I choose the cheapest option?

Not necessarily. The cheapest option may not provide the features, performance, or SLAs your workload requires. Consider factors like regional availability, ecosystem integration, support quality, and total cost of ownership alongside per-unit pricing.