Couchbase Capella by Couchbase
Managed NoSQL JSON document database with SQL++ queries, search, vector search and mobile sync.
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Price
Free plan
then from $0.15/hr per
Free tier
Yes
a small cluster (≈1 node, ~8GB) for prototyping – no...
SDK downloads
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npm couchbase · PyPI couchbase
Pricing
| Free tier | a small cluster (≈1 node, ~8GB) for prototyping – no credit card required |
|---|---|
| Cheapest paid plan | — |
| Usage price | Basic from $0.15/hr per node; Developer Pro from $0.35/hr per node; Enterprise from $0.49/hr per node |
| Good to know | Paid plans are priced hourly per node; no monthly plan price is listed. Basic pricing requires a quote. |
From the official pricing page, checked Oct 10, 2026. Prices change: confirm before you buy.
Use it from an agent
| MCP server | Official: https://docs.couchbase.com/mcp-server/get-started/overview.html |
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| npm | npm install couchbase |
| PyPI | pip install couchbase |
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