> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.falkordb.cloud/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.
# Startup Tier
> FalkorDB DBaaS Startup Tier
FalkorDB's **Startup Tier** gives you instant access to a production-ready graph database starting at **\$73/Month**. This tier is designed to help you **Build a Powerful MVP** with standalone deployment, multi-graph support, and multi-tenancy capabilities. You can deploy on AWS, GCP, or Azure (BYOC) and rely on community support to grow your application.
The Startup Tier includes essential features like **TLS** and **Automated Backups (Every 12 Hours)**, making it a robust, secure choice for your first production workload. When your application requires High Availability, dedicated support, or advanced enterprise features like VPC networking, you can easily upgrade to a Pro or Enterprise plan.
## FalkorDB Pricing Plans Comparison
| Feature | FREE | STARTUP | PRO | ENTERPRISE |
| :-------------------------- | :------------------------------------------: | :------------------------------------------: | :------------------------------------------: | :------------------------------------: |
| **Monthly Cost (from)** | **Free** | **\$73** | **\$350** | **Custom** |
| Multi-Graph / Multi-Tenancy | ✓ | **🟢** | ✓ | ✓ |
| Graph Access Control | ✓ | **🟢** | ✓ | ✓ |
| **TLS** | ✗ | **🟢** | ✓ | ✓ |
| VPC | ✗ | **🔴** | ✗ | ✓ |
| Cluster Deployment | ✗ | **🔴** | ✓ | ✓ |
| High Availability | ✗ | **🔴** | ✓ | ✓ |
| Multi-zone Deployment | ✗ | **🔴** | ✓ | ✓ |
| Scalability | ✗ | **🔴** | ✓ | ✓ |
| Continuous Persistence | ✗ | **🔴** | ✓ | ✓ |
| **Automated Backups** | ✗ | **Every 12 Hours** | Every 12 Hours | Every Hour |
| Advanced Monitoring | ✗ | **🔴** | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Support** | Community | **Community** | 24/7 | Dedicated |
| Dedicated Account Manager | ✗ | **🔴** | ✗ | ✓ |
| **Cloud Providers** | AWS, GCP | **AWS, GCP** | AWS, GCP | AWS, GCP, Azure (BYOC) |
| **Call-to-Action** | [Sign up](https://app.falkordb.cloud/signup) | [Sign up](https://app.falkordb.cloud/signup) | [Sign up](https://app.falkordb.cloud/signup) | [Contact Us](mailto:info@falkordb.com) |
## Terms
### Pricing Calculation
> We calculate deployment costs based on **Memory GB/Hour** usage. Each Memory GB/Hour costs **\$0.100**.
>
> The table below shows approximate monthly costs for different instance sizes (based on 730 hours/month), along with max graph dataset size (75% of RAM):
>
> | Instance Size (RAM) | Max Graph Dataset (GB) | Hourly Cost | Monthly Cost |
> | :------------------ | ---------------------: | ----------: | ------------: |
> | 1 GB | 0.75 | \$0.100/hr | \$73/month\* |
> | 2 GB | 1.5 | \$0.200/hr | \$146/month\* |
>
> Monthly Cost = Hourly Cost × 730 hours/month.
>
> You can estimate your monthly costs by multiplying your instance's memory allocation (in GB) by **\$73**.
>
> Use our **[graph size calculator](https://www.falkordb.com/graph-database-graph-size-calculator/)** to further estimate your cost.
>
> ⚠️ Prices are subject to change
### Stopped Instances
> An instance that is stopped will be removed after 14 days. Before removal, a snapshot will be taken containing its data, allowing it to be restored for the next 14 days.
### Snapshots
> All snapshots are automatically deleted after 14 days. This applies to every snapshot, including the one taken before a stopped instance is removed.
### Backups
> Backups are taken automatically every 12h and retained for 7 days.
## Getting Started
⚙️ Spin up your first FalkorDB Cloud instance:
[](https://app.falkordb.cloud/signup)
## Getting Support
Need help? Email **[support@falkordb.com](mailto:support@falkordb.com)** to open a support ticket, or join the community on **[Discord](https://discord.com/invite/Y2mMT9VdMy)**. See the [Support page](https://docs.falkordb.com/support) for more details.
## Frequently Asked Questions
The Startup Tier starts at **$73/month** for 1GB of RAM. Pricing is calculated at **$0.100 per Memory GB/Hour**. You can estimate costs by multiplying your memory allocation (in GB) by \$73.
Yes, the Startup Tier includes **automated backups every 12 hours**, ensuring your data is regularly protected without manual intervention.
Yes, **TLS** is included in the Startup Tier, encrypting all data transmitted between your application and FalkorDB for secure production workloads.
Yes, the Startup Tier supports **Multi-Graph / Multi-Tenancy**, allowing you to run multiple isolated graph databases within a single instance.
The max graph dataset size is approximately **75% of your instance RAM**. For example, a 1GB instance supports \~0.75GB of graph data, and a 2GB instance supports \~1.5GB. Use the [graph size calculator](https://www.falkordb.com/graph-database-graph-size-calculator/) for estimates.