I need to find a reliable cloud service that can handle around 4-5 gigabytes of MySQL database storage without charging me anything. I’ve been searching online but keep running into problems with most options I find.
Many of the free database hosting services I’ve looked at have either shut down their free plans completely or reduced their storage limits so much that they’re not useful anymore. For example, some services that used to offer decent storage now only give you 5MB which is basically nothing. Others limit you to just 512MB which isn’t nearly enough for my project needs.
I’m working on a personal project and don’t have budget for paid hosting right now. Does anyone know of current options that actually work today and offer enough storage space? I’d really appreciate any suggestions from people who are using these services right now.
Finding truly free database hosting with that much storage is definitely challenging these days. Most providers have scaled back their free offerings significantly. However, you might want to consider alternative approaches that could work for your situation. One option is using cloud providers’ free tier credits. Google Cloud Platform gives new users $300 in credits that last 90 days, and AWS offers similar deals. While not permanently free, this could buy you time to develop your project and potentially generate revenue to cover hosting costs later. Another approach is looking into educational programs if you’re a student or can qualify. Many cloud providers offer extended free access through their academic programs. GitHub’s Student Pack also includes database hosting credits. You could also consider splitting your data across multiple free services if your application architecture allows it.