PlanetScale
The database for developers
PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL-compatible database platform built on Vitess, offering Git-like branching workflows, non-blocking schema changes, and horizontal scaling.
4.4Our Score
Quick Verdict
PlanetScale is a solid choice in its category with a good balance of features and pricing.
Growing users
Scaler $39/mo for 10GB; Scaler Pro from $69/mo; Enterprise custom
Growing
Users
Scaler $39/mo for 10GB; Scaler Pro from $69/mo; Enterprise custom
Starting Price
Database
Category
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Free Tier
What is PlanetScale?
PlanetScale is a serverless MySQL-compatible database platform built on Vitess, offering Git-like branching workflows, non-blocking schema changes, and horizontal scaling.
Pros & Cons
PlanetScale Pros & Cons
Pros
- Git-like branching for safe schema changes
- Non-blocking schema migrations
- Horizontal scaling with Vitess sharding
- Excellent CLI and developer experience
- Insights for query optimization
Cons
- Removed free tier in 2024
- MySQL only — no PostgreSQL support
- Foreign key constraints handled differently
Who Should Use PlanetScale?
Teams looking to improve their Database workflows
Professionals evaluating Database solutions
Organizations ready to invest in proven solutions
Companies seeking reliable Database infrastructure
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