What we love
- Branching for safe schema changes
- Vitess-powered (huge scale)
- Strong developer experience
What to watch
- Removed free tier in 2024
- Premium pricing
Best for
Engineering teams that want serious MySQL with branchable workflows.
Key features
- Branchable database (like git)
- Built on Vitess
- Insights (query analytics)
- Workflows (review changes)
- Connection pooling
What is PlanetScale?
PlanetScale offers branchable, serverless MySQL with Vitess under the hood — fantastic developer ergonomics and scale.
Who is it for?
PlanetScale is a great fit for teams looking for a backend & infrastructure tool that fits the paid tier. It's especially loved by engineering teams building serious production systems.
Key tags
DatabaseMySQLServerless
How it compares
We curate PlanetScale among the top Backend & Infrastructure tools on saas.fyi. Browse all Backend & Infrastructure tools to compare alternatives, or use the directory's search and filters to find a closer fit.
Pricing
Scaler $39/mo. Pricing tier: Paid. Always confirm current pricing on the official site — SaaS pricing changes frequently.
Quick facts
- Category: Backend & Infrastructure
- Pricing: Paid — Scaler $39/mo
- Website: planetscale.com
