11---
2- sidebar_label : ' ClickPipes - PostgreSQL CDC'
2+ sidebar_label : ' PostgreSQL CDC'
33slug : /cloud/reference/billing/clickpipes/postgres-cdc
44title : ' ClickPipes for PostgreSQL CDC'
55description : ' Overview of billing for PostgreSQL CDC ClickPipes'
66---
77
88# ClickPipes for PostgreSQL CDC {#clickpipes-for-postgresql-cdc}
99
10- This section outlines the pricing model for our Postgres Change Data Capture (CDC)
11- connector in ClickPipes. In designing this model, our goal was to keep pricing
10+ This section outlines the pricing model for the Postgres Change Data Capture (CDC)
11+ connector in ClickPipes. In designing this model, the goal was to keep pricing
1212highly competitive while staying true to our core vision:
1313
1414> Making it seamless and
@@ -19,11 +19,8 @@ The connector is over **5x more cost-effective** than external
1919ETL tools and similar features in other database platforms.
2020
2121::: note
22- Pricing will start being metered in monthly bills beginning ** September 1st, 2025,**
23- for all customers (both existing and new) using Postgres CDC ClickPipes. Until
24- then, usage is free. Customers have a 3-month window starting May 29 (GA announcement)
25- to review and optimize their costs if needed, although we expect most will not need
26- to make any changes.
22+ Pricing started being metered in monthly bills on ** September 1st, 2025**
23+ for all customers (both existing and new) using Postgres CDC ClickPipes.
2724:::
2825
2926## Pricing dimensions {#pricing-dimensions}
@@ -38,7 +35,7 @@ There are two main dimensions to pricing:
3835 to Postgres CDC ClickPipes. Compute is billed at the service level, not per
3936 individual pipe. Each compute unit includes 2 vCPUs and 8 GB of RAM.
4037
41- ## Ingested data {#ingested-data}
38+ ### Ingested data {#ingested-data}
4239
4340The Postgres CDC connector operates in two main phases:
4441
@@ -56,7 +53,7 @@ at once, we offer a lower rate for that phase.
5653| ** Initial load / resync** | $0.10 per GB |
5754| ** Continuous Replication (CDC)** | $0.20 per GB |
5855
59- ## Compute {#compute}
56+ ### Compute {#compute}
6057
6158This dimension covers the compute units provisioned per service just for Postgres
6259ClickPipes. Compute is shared across all Postgres pipes within a service. ** It
@@ -69,15 +66,15 @@ organization's tier:
6966| ** Basic Tier** | 0.5 compute unit per service — $0.10 per hour |
7067| ** Scale or Enterprise Tier** | 1 compute unit per service — $0.20 per hour |
7168
72- ## Example {#example}
69+ ### Example {#example}
7370
7471Let's say your service is in Scale tier and has the following setup:
7572
7673- 2 Postgres ClickPipes running continuous replication
7774- Each pipe ingests 500 GB of data changes (CDC) per month
7875- When the first pipe is kicked off, the service provisions ** 1 compute unit under the Scale Tier** for Postgres CDC
7976
80- ### Monthly cost breakdown {#cost-breakdown}
77+ #### Monthly cost breakdown {#cost-breakdown}
8178
8279** Ingested Data (CDC)** :
8380
@@ -95,4 +92,88 @@ Compute is shared across both pipes
9592
9693** Total Monthly Cost** :
9794
98- $$ \$200 \text{ (ingest)} + \$146 \text{ (compute)} = \$346 $$
95+ $$ \$200 \text{ (ingest)} + \$146 \text{ (compute)} = \$346 $$
96+
97+ ## FAQ for Postgres CDC ClickPipes {#faq-postgres-cdc-clickpipe}
98+
99+ <details >
100+
101+ <summary >Is the ingested data measured in pricing based on compressed or uncompressed size?</summary >
102+
103+ The ingested data is measured as _ uncompressed data_ coming from Postgres—both
104+ during the initial load and CDC (via the replication slot). Postgres does not
105+ compress data during transit by default, and ClickPipe processes the raw,
106+ uncompressed bytes.
107+
108+ </details >
109+
110+ <details >
111+
112+ <summary >When will Postgres CDC pricing start appearing on my bills?</summary >
113+
114+ Postgres CDC ClickPipes pricing began appearing on monthly bills starting
115+ ** September 1st, 2025** , for all customers (both existing and new).
116+
117+ </details >
118+
119+ <details >
120+
121+ <summary >Will I be charged if I pause my pipes?</summary >
122+
123+ No data ingestion charges apply while a pipe is paused, since no data is moved.
124+ However, compute charges still apply—either 0.5 or 1 compute unit—based on your
125+ organization's tier. This is a fixed service-level cost and applies across all
126+ pipes within that service.
127+
128+ </details >
129+
130+ <details >
131+
132+ <summary >How can I estimate my pricing?</summary >
133+
134+ The Overview page in ClickPipes provides metrics for both initial load/resync and
135+ CDC data volumes. You can estimate your Postgres CDC costs using these metrics
136+ in conjunction with the ClickPipes pricing.
137+
138+ </details >
139+
140+ <details >
141+
142+ <summary >Can I scale the compute allocated for Postgres CDC in my service?</summary >
143+
144+ By default, compute scaling is not user-configurable. The provisioned resources
145+ are optimized to handle most customer workloads optimally. If your use case
146+ requires more or less compute, please open a support ticket so we can evaluate
147+ your request.
148+
149+ </details >
150+
151+ <details >
152+
153+ <summary >What is the pricing granularity?</summary >
154+
155+ - ** Compute** : Billed per hour. Partial hours are rounded up to the next hour.
156+ - ** Ingested Data** : Measured and billed per gigabyte (GB) of uncompressed data.
157+
158+ </details >
159+
160+ <details >
161+
162+ <summary >Can I use my ClickHouse Cloud credits for Postgres CDC via ClickPipes?</summary >
163+
164+ Yes. ClickPipes pricing is part of the unified ClickHouse Cloud pricing. Any
165+ platform credits you have will automatically apply to ClickPipes usage as well.
166+
167+ </details >
168+
169+ <details >
170+
171+ <summary >How much additional cost should I expect from Postgres CDC ClickPipes in my existing monthly ClickHouse Cloud spend?</summary >
172+
173+ The cost varies based on your use case, data volume, and organization tier.
174+ That said, most existing customers see an increase of ** 0–15%** relative to their
175+ existing monthly ClickHouse Cloud spend post trial. Actual costs may vary
176+ depending on your workload—some workloads involve high data volumes with
177+ lesser processing, while others require more processing with less data.
178+
179+ </details >
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