Deploy a MySQL-compatible database with branching workflows, zero-downtime migrations, and horizontal scaling.
Each app below addresses a specific gap in PlanetScale's offering. We picked them based on real user review patterns and feature differentiation.
Neon is a serverless PostgreSQL database with a branching feature similar to PlanetScale, enabling safe schema changes across development and production. It has a generous free tier.
Explore Neon data →Supabase provides a managed PostgreSQL database with a full backend stack including authentication, file storage, and auto-generated APIs. It is open source and has a free tier.
Explore Supabase data →Turso provides distributed SQLite databases that can be replicated globally. It is particularly well-suited for multi-tenant SaaS apps and edge deployments.
Explore Turso data →Vitess is the open-source MySQL-compatible database clustering system that PlanetScale is built on. You can self-host Vitess for complete control.
Explore Vitess data →CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database designed for global scale and high availability. It is PostgreSQL-compatible and supports multi-region deployments.
Explore CockroachDB data →Xata is a serverless database platform built on PostgreSQL that includes full-text search, file attachments, and a spreadsheet-like UI. It features branch-based workflows.
Explore Xata data →PlanetScale is recognized for its innovative Git-inspired schema branching model, which makes database schema changes safer and less risky than traditional MySQL migration workflows.
No. PlanetScale removed its free Hobby tier in March 2024. The entry-level plan now starts at $39/month.
PlanetScale does not support enforced foreign key constraints at the database level, because they conflict with the online schema change and branching system. Referential integrity must be enforced at the application level.
PlanetScale lets you create branches of your database schema, similar to Git branches. You make schema changes on a branch, open a deploy request, and merge it into production without downtime.
App Vulture monitors pricing changes, feature updates, and developer sentiment for infrastructure tools. When a major pricing change like the removal of a free tier occurs, we flag it prominently.
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