Free
Free
Free tier for evaluation with one dedicated VM and 1 GB storage.
- Compute
- 1 CPU and 1 GB RAM per VM
- Storage
- 1 GB total storage
Finding the possibilities
Aiven
● Identity checkedInfrastructure · Vendor site 2026-10-04
Aiven is a managed open-source data platform spanning PostgreSQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, ClickHouse, Grafana, and related services. It targets teams that want cloud-hosted databases and streaming infrastructure with transparent plan-based pricing across major hyperscalers.
- Category
- Infrastructure
- Free access
- Pricing lists a Free plan at $0 per month with a single small VM for evaluation workloads.
- API access
- Developer section links API reference documentation for automating Aiven services.
Is Aiven right for you?
A good fit for
Platform engineers who need managed OSS data services without operating their own Kubernetes database operators.
Before you choose
Free and Developer tiers cannot pick specific clouds or regions and omit advanced HA features available on Startup plans and above.
Managed OSS data stack
aiven.io bundles PostgreSQL, Kafka, and other open-source services with tiered plans from free trials to premium HA clusters.
What it can do
Features & capabilities
Unknown is different from unavailable. Each fact carries its own evidence.
| Capability | Value | Evidence | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Portfolio | Homepage meta describes an AI-ready open source data platform across major clouds. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Entry paid | Pricing table lists Developer at $5 per month after the Free tier. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
| Transparency | Pricing page claims all-inclusive transparent plans without surprise variable fees. | Facts sourced | 2026-10-04 |
Understand the total cost
Aiven pricing & plans
Developer
$5.00 /mo
Developer plan at $5 per month for small projects.
- Storage
- 8 GB total storage
- Region
- Cannot select a specific cloud or region
Hobbyist
$12.00 /mo
Hobbyist plan starting from $12 per month billed hourly at $0.02 per hour.
- Compute
- 1 dedicated VM with 8 GB storage
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Frequently asked questions
What is Aiven used for?
Aiven is a managed open-source data platform spanning PostgreSQL, Kafka, OpenSearch, ClickHouse, Grafana, and related services. It targets teams that want cloud-hosted databases and streaming infrastructure with transparent plan-based pricing across major hyperscalers.
Does Aiven have a free plan?
Pricing lists a Free plan at $0 per month with a single small VM for evaluation workloads.. This record lists ongoing free access; check the plan limits before starting.
How much does Aiven cost?
The listed monthly price is $5.00 USD at monthly billing. See the plan cards for entitlements, billing commitments and seat minimums.
Can I use Aiven through an API?
Developer section links API reference documentation for automating Aiven services.. API access and subscription access may have different terms; consult the linked sources.
What should I check before choosing it?
Free and Developer tiers cannot pick specific clouds or regions and omit advanced HA features available on Startup plans and above.
Price history
No retained pricing changes yet. A current price alone does not establish a historical trend.
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