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Pinecone (Starter) free tier
Free tier- StorageUp to 2 GB
- Write units2M / month
- Read units1M / month
- Egress1 GB / month
- IndexesUp to 5
- Namespaces per index100
Catch: Choosing cloud/region and multiple projects needs Builder ($20/month flat).
- Source
- https://www.pinecone.io/pricing/
- Last checked
- 20 Oct 2026
FAQ
Does Pinecone have a free tier?
Yes. Pinecone (Starter) is free within published limits (Storage: Up to 2 GB; Write units: 2M / month; Read units: 1M / month; Egress: 1 GB / month; Indexes: Up to 5; Namespaces per index: 100). Last checked 20 Oct 2026 against https://www.pinecone.io/pricing/.
What is the catch with the Pinecone free tier?
Choosing cloud/region and multiple projects needs Builder ($20/month flat).
What are free alternatives to Pinecone?
Other databases services with a free tier tracked here: Supabase, Neon, MongoDB Atlas. Compare them side by side at https://freetiertracker.com/databases/.
Change history
- Added Pinecone Starter: 2 GB storage, 2M write units and 1M read units/month, 5 indexes (pinecone.io/pricing).
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