Pricing Overview
Portable offers a freemium pricing model that caters to different needs and budgets of data engineers, analytics engineers, and data leaders. The pricing structure consists of three tiers: Free, Pro, and Business.
The core product is available at $0 cost to users.
Plan Comparison
| Tier | Number of Users | Storage Capacity | Data Transfer | Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | 1 | 100 MB | 500 MB/month | Limited (email only) |
| Pro | Unlimited | 10 GB | 5 GB/month | Email and Phone |
| Business | Unlimited | 50 GB | 20 GB/month | Priority Email, Phone, and Onboarding |
The Free tier is suitable for individuals or small teams with minimal data storage needs. The Pro tier offers unlimited users, increased storage capacity, and expanded support options. The Business tier provides additional features such as priority support, onboarding, and larger storage capacity.
Hidden Costs and Considerations
In addition to the listed pricing tiers, there are some hidden costs and considerations to keep in mind:
- Data egress fees: Portable charges $0.05 per GB for data transfer exceeding 5 GB/month (Pro) or 20 GB/month (Business).
- Storage overage fees: If your storage capacity exceeds the allocated amount, you will be charged an additional varies/GB/month.
- Customization and integration costs: While Portable offers pre-built integrations with popular tools, custom development may incur additional costs.
Cost Estimates by Team Size
To help estimate monthly costs for teams of different sizes:
- Solo user: The Free tier is sufficient for individual use. If you need more features or support, the Pro tier ($15/month) would be a better choice.
- Small team (2-5 users): The Pro tier offers good value with unlimited users and increased storage capacity. Estimated monthly cost: varies by usage.
- Medium-sized team (6-20 users): The Business tier provides additional features such as priority support and onboarding, making it a suitable choice for growing teams. Estimated monthly cost: varies by usage.
- Enterprise (21+ users): Custom pricing is available for large-scale deployments. Contact Portable directly for a quote.
How Portable Pricing Compares
For comparison, here are the pricing tiers of two popular competitors:
- Dremio: Offers a free tier with limited features and a Pro tier with varying pricing (billed annually).
- Prescriptive Data: Charges varying amounts (billed annually) for its Enterprise tier.
Portable's freemium model offers more flexibility and affordability compared to these competitors. However, the Business tier may not be as competitive in terms of pricing.