PlanetScale

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Serverless MySQL platform with branching, non-blocking schema changes, and infinite scale.

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In a nutshell

PlanetScale makes MySQL behave like a modern development tool. Database branching and non-blocking schema changes solve real pain points. The removal of the free tier hurts adoption, but for production MySQL workloads, the operational benefits justify the cost.

What's great

Database branching enables safe schema development
Non-blocking schema changes mean zero-downtime migrations
Serverless scaling handles traffic spikes automatically

Watch out for

No free tier — $39/mo minimum
MySQL only — no PostgreSQL support
Row-based pricing requires monitoring to avoid bill surprises

Best for

Teams needing MySQL at scale with safe schema migrations and database branching.

Not ideal for

Projects needing PostgreSQL, or small projects that do not need advanced database features.

Pricing

Starter

$39/mo (Scaler)

Pro

$99/mo (Scaler Pro)

Enterprise

Custom pricing

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