MotherDuck
Run DuckDB analytics locally and in serverless cloud compute and connect them to agents.
Category: Development & Code · Databases, vector search & SQL
Features
MotherDuck extends DuckDB with serverless cloud compute, shared storage, data shares, pipelines, visualizations, and MCP access for AI agents. Queries can run locally, in the cloud, or distributed across both.
Lite is free for up to 3 active users with 10 GB and 10 Pulse hours monthly. Business starts at 250 USD per organization plus usage costs. One Pulse hour costs 0.60 USD in us-east-1; Giga instances cost up to 24 USD per hour.
- Run DuckDB analytics locally, in serverless cloud compute, and as a hybrid
- 10 GB cloud storage and 10 Pulse compute hours per month in the free Lite plan
- SQL Assistant and FixIt for interactive query correction
- Compute from 0.60 USD per Pulse hour to 24 USD per Giga hour in us-east-1
- Model Context Protocol (MCP) access for AI agents to DuckDB data
- AWS PrivateLink, IP allowlisting, and HIPAA Business Associate Agreement for Enterprise
Prices and plans
| Tier | Price | Period | What you get |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lite | free | Month | Up to 3 active internal users 2 service accounts 10 GB storage included 10 Pulse CU hours/month included Limited SQL Assistant and full FixIt access |
| Business | 250 $ pro Organisation und Monat zzgl. Nutzung | Month | Up to 10 active internal users Unlimited service accounts 7-day free trial $0.04/GB storage in us-east-1 Compute from $0.60/hour Pulse to $24/hour Giga |
| Enterprise | contact sales | Contract | Unlimited internal users and service accounts Fixed-cost capacity available AWS PrivateLink and IP allowlisting Custom storage/compute terms HIPAA BAA available |
Limits
Lite covers 10 GB of cloud storage and ten hours of the smallest Pulse instance each month. Beyond that the pricing page lists $0.04 per GB/month and $0.60 per Pulse hour in us-east-1. Business adds a $250 platform fee; Standard costs $2.40, Jumbo $4.80, Mega $12, and Giga $24 per compute hour, each billed per second. MotherDuck meters AI features in $1 AI Units but publishes no universal fixed task count for SQL Assistant or Bulk AI.
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FAQ
Is MotherDuck available for free?
Yes. A permanently free plan is published, not a time-limited trial. 10 GB and 10 Pulse compute hours/month for up to 3 active users.
Where is MotherDuck's vendor based?
MotherDuck Corporation, based in USA. For data processing and privacy terms the vendor's own contract governs.
Is MotherDuck still active?
Active Lite, Business, and Enterprise access.
How many plans are documented for MotherDuck?
The catalog documents 3 plans with price, billing period, and included features.
Which use case is MotherDuck categorized for?
MotherDuck is listed in the catalog under “Development & Code.”
Where do the details about MotherDuck come from?
Prices, limits, and product details are documented against the listed official vendor page.
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Sources
- https://motherduck.com/product/pricing/
- https://motherduck.com/fees-addendum/
- https://motherduck.com/product/data-teams/
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