Simple, transparent pricing
Start for free. Scale as you grow. Only pay for what you use beyond your monthly free tier. No monthly subscription fees, no hidden costs.
Free
£0
forever — no credit card required
- 10,000 API requests / month
- 20 database tables maximum
- 20 columns per table
- Full encryption at rest
- API access
- Community support
BEST VALUE
Pay as you grow
£4.99
per 25,000 additional requests
- First 10,000 requests FREE every month
- Then £4.99 per 25,000 requests
- No monthly subscription fee
- Pay only for extra usage
- Same limits: 20 tables, 20 columns
- Priority email support
💡 How it works:
Use up to 10k requests free.
Need more? We invoice you at month end.
Start Free →
Use up to 10k requests free.
Need more? We invoice you at month end.
📊 What you'll pay
First 10,000 requests
£0 (free)
Next 25,000 requests (35,000 total)
£4.99
Next 50,000 requests (60,000 total)
£9.98
Next 75,000 requests (85,000 total)
£14.97
Per 1,000 requests after free tier
≈ £0.20 (20p)
💰 No surprises. No hard blocks. Your API keeps working even if you exceed the free tier.
At the end of each month, we calculate your usage and send you a PayPal invoice for any additional requests.
How Irongist compares
No monthly subscription. No forced upgrades. Just pay for what you use.
| Feature | Irongist | Traditional DB (AWS RDS, etc.) | BaaS (Firebase, Supabase) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Monthly base fee | £0 | £10-50+ | £0-25+ |
| Encryption at rest | ✅ Built-in | ⚠ Manual setup | ⚠ Varies |
| Setup time | Minutes | Hours to days | Minutes |
| Pay only for usage | ✅ Yes | ❌ Monthly + usage | ⚠ Usually monthly |
| Ideal for | Small/medium projects, developers and agencies | Enterprise, complex workloads | Real-time apps, mobile |
Account limits
Every account starts with these limits. Request increases as you grow.
20
Database Tables
maximum per account
20
Columns per Table
maximum per table
10,000
Free API Requests
every month
📈 Limits grow with you. Consistent usage? Your table limit automatically increases over time.
Need more instantly? Request a custom increase from your dashboard.
Frequently asked questions
Everything you need to know about our pricing.
What happens if I exceed 10,000 requests?
Your API keeps working — no interruptions, no hard blocks. At the end of the month, we calculate your total requests and invoice you for the additional usage at £4.99 per 25,000 requests (or proportionally).
Do I pay a monthly subscription?
No. There's no base subscription fee. You only pay when you exceed the free 10,000 monthly requests. This makes Irongist perfect for development, staging, and low-traffic projects.
What if I need more than 20 tables?
Request a limit increase via email. We review requests based on your usage patterns and platform guidelines. Many developers qualify for automatic increases over time.
How does encryption affect performance?
Encryption adds minimal overhead (typically 5-10ms per request). For small to medium projects, the security benefit far outweighs the negligible performance impact.
How do I pay?
We send you a PayPal invoice at the end of each month for any additional usage. Pay securely with PayPal or credit card. No automatic charges — you have full control.
Can I prepay for more requests?
Yes! Contact support to discuss prepaid packs or custom plans if you have consistent high-volume needs. We're flexible for agencies and growing projects.
Is there a contract or commitment?
No contracts, no minimum terms, no cancellation fees. Use Irongist as long as you need, cancel anytime. Your data can be exported upon request.