# Slash Graphql alpha dev?
**URL:** https://discuss.dgraph.io/t/slash-graphql-alpha-dev/11984
**Category:** Dgraph Cloud
**Tags:** kind:question
**Created:** [December 19, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://discuss.dgraph.io/t/slash-graphql-alpha-dev/11984 "2020-12-19T14:27:36Z")
**Posts on this page:** 4
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### Author:  [@trka](https://discuss.dgraph.io/u/trka)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2020, 2:27pm UTC](https://discuss.dgraph.io/t/slash-graphql-alpha-dev/11984/1 "2020-12-19T14:27:36Z")
I have a greenfield that I’ve always been planning to use dgraph for. I see /graphql now, and that’s even better.
Slash Graphql would be the long-term backend, assuming alpha, beta, and seed stages go well.
Question about alpha-stage work, though:
I need a backend for dev. I’m scared of turning on a “real” /graphql, because it’ll likely be in alpha for quite a while before I can justify the $10/mo.
Which workflow would transition to prod better?
A. develop with dgraph locally, using the official dgo go client.
B. develop with a dummy, generic gql backend.
I’m in a gray area. I’m using go and would like to use the dgo client for full gql±, but I’m really excited about using gql to manage my structures for
A gives me part of that, B gives me part of that, but neither gives me all.
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### Author:  [@trka](https://discuss.dgraph.io/u/trka)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2020, 3:18pm UTC](https://discuss.dgraph.io/t/slash-graphql-alpha-dev/11984/2 "2020-12-19T15:18:00Z")
Well, I found this that hints at a very limited free tier - but may be perfect for alpha dev. I shouldn’t need 2mb/day xfer for what I’m doing now/soon
> [@Simplified Slash GraphQL Pricing](http://discuss.hypermode.com/t/simplified-slash-graphql-pricing/11688):
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> Hello there everyone, We are pleased to announce a much simpler pricing for Slash GraphQL. We have reduced the existing multiple-tier paid plans down to just one: $9.99/month/backend for 5 GB Data transferred + $2/GB beyond that. This plan starts with a free trial for 7 days, enabled by entering credit card, during which you can try Slash GraphQL without any data limits. We are also switching our free tier to be limited by 1 MB of data transfer per day. Slash GraphQL is the most advanced Gr…
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### Author:  [@chewxy](https://discuss.dgraph.io/u/chewxy)
#### Post date: [December 19, 2020, 9:03pm UTC](https://discuss.dgraph.io/t/slash-graphql-alpha-dev/11984/3 "2020-12-19T21:03:26Z")
Hey
Welcome to the forums. You’ll find this one of the most wholesome tech forums :).
You are correct. there is a free tier. It is enough for most small workloads. I personally use it for a lot of my actual work.
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### Author:  [@trka](https://discuss.dgraph.io/u/trka)
#### Post date: [December 20, 2020, 1:12am UTC](https://discuss.dgraph.io/t/slash-graphql-alpha-dev/11984/4 "2020-12-20T01:12:45Z")
I went ahead with the setup. I suppose I’ll just run alpha for no cost in early dev, then start paying when/if it’s time to pay. Nice! Lol
Little off-topic, but I need to gush: I started this concept years ago and it was a nightmare to get the backend together, no matter what I used or how I did it - I’ve tried a few times and always the same results. I literally did it now. In 5 minutes. On my phone’s browser. O. M. G. Thank you, dgraph!
RocksDb is nothing. Lol.