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MySQL-compatible managed database platform powered by Vitess — offering database branching, non-blocking schema migrations, and globally distributed Postgres clusters.
- Vitess-powered horizontal sharding
- Database branching & non-blocking migrations
- Dual MySQL & PostgreSQL support
- Database Traffic Control™
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About PlanetScale
PlanetScale delivers battle-tested database scalability for both MySQL (via Vitess) and PostgreSQL workloads. Its Vitess offering, initially developed at YouTube to manage petabytes of data across tens of thousands of nodes, provides explicit horizontal sharding for applications demanding extreme growth. This architecture allows teams to distribute data across many servers, maintaining a single database connection for simplified management.
For PostgreSQL users, PlanetScale offers fully managed clusters with features like branch-per-environment for streamlined schema changes, automated failover across three availability zones, and connection pooling. The platform's NVMe-backed 'Metal' option promises unlimited IOPS, positioning it among the fastest Postgres databases in the cloud. New features like Database Traffic Control™ help prevent runaway queries and unexpected load spikes, adding a critical layer of running safety.
PlanetScale is not for every project. Teams with modest database requirements or those deeply integrated into a specific cloud provider's native database services might find the specialized feature set and associated cost overkill. It targets applications with high-growth potential or existing large-scale data needs.
Capabilities
- • Vitess-powered horizontal sharding
- • Database branching per environment
- • Non-blocking schema migrations
- • MySQL & PostgreSQL support
- • Multi-zone automated failover
- • Connection pooling
- • Database Traffic Control™
- • NVMe Metal tier (unlimited IOPS)
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We re-verify the offer every quarter so it never goes stale.
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How PlanetScale stacks up
| Feature | PlanetScale |
|---|---|
| Free trial | 14 days |
| Cheapest paid plan | $0/mo |
| Annual discount | Up to 25% |
| Refund window | 30 days |
| Setup time | < 1 hour |
| Best for | Founders |
What members say
“Great product but free tier removal in 2024 hurt indie developers significantly”
“Vitess horizontal sharding handled our 10x growth without re-architecture”
“Database branching changed how our team ships schema changes”
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Frequently asked
Is PlanetScale right for my startup?
Yes, if you anticipate rapid growth, need multi-region scale, or already manage petabyte-scale data. No, if your database is under 100GB and growth is uncertain—start with a simpler managed database and migrate later.
Can I use PlanetScale with my existing cloud provider?
PlanetScale is a standalone managed service, not a native AWS/GCP/Azure offering. It works alongside your cloud infrastructure but introduces a separate vendor dependency.
How does branching help with schema changes?
Branching lets you test schema migrations on a copy of production data without blocking writes, then merge changes back with zero downtime.
What's the difference between Vitess (MySQL) and PostgreSQL on PlanetScale?
Vitess excels at horizontal sharding for extreme scale; PostgreSQL offers simpler vertical scaling with managed failover and optional Metal tier for unlimited IOPS.
Does PlanetScale handle backups and disaster recovery?
Yes—automated backups, point-in-time recovery, and multi-zone failover are standard. Verify retention policies and RTO/RPO targets match your compliance needs.
How does Database Traffic Control™ prevent runaway queries?
It monitors query load in real-time and throttles or terminates queries exceeding configurable thresholds, protecting the database from cascading failures.