Updated September 28, 2026 · DeployCue Editorial Team
Neon vs Pinecone
Compare Neon and Pinecone using recorded catalog facts and pricing.
Pinecone8.9/10
See alternativesWhat sets them apart
| Fact | Neon | Pinecone |
|---|---|---|
| Database engines | Postgres | Vector |
| Price from | Not confirmed | $20 |
| Maximum vector dimensions | Not confirmed | 20,000 |
Same on both: Free tier (Yes).
Key differences
- Database engines: only Neon offers Postgres.
- Database engines: only Pinecone offers Vector.
- Support channels: only Neon offers Email, Chat.
- Support channels: only Pinecone offers Help centre.
- Founded is lower at Pinecone: 2019 vs 2021.
Score breakdown
| Area | Neon | Pinecone |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | 9.10Higher | 9.00Entry pricing starts at $20, above the €13.15 typical across tracked brands, and the free tier softens the first bill. |
| Offer | 9.10 | 9.10A free tier plus a focused engine list of vector, with dimensions capped at 20,000, gives a clear, well-defined offer. |
| Trust | 8.20 | 8.50Higher |
How they score
Neon
- Cost9.1
- Offer9.1
- Trust8.2
Pinecone
- Cost9.0
- Offer9.1
- Trust8.5
- Cost is level, 9.1 each.
- Offer is level, 9.1 each.
- Pinecone leads on trust by 0.3 points (8.5 vs 8.2).
Every fact side by side
| Fact | Neon | Pinecone |
|---|---|---|
| Legal entity | Neon, LLC | Pinecone Systems, Inc. |
| Headquarters | Not confirmed | United States |
| Founded | 2021 | 2019Lower |
| Support channels | Email, Chat, Community | Help centre, Community |
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