diff --git a/render.yaml b/render.yaml
index 93736a1..5dc1860 100644
--- a/render.yaml
+++ b/render.yaml
@@ -2,6 +2,7 @@ databases:
   - name: mysite
     databaseName: mysite
     user: mysite
+    plan: free
 
 services:
   - type: web