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PlanetScale

by PlanetScale · San Francisco, United States · Since 2018

MySQL platform.

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Starting price
₹3,000/mo
per month, billed by vendor
Free trial / plan
Free trial
Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is PlanetScale?

PlanetScale is databases & data platforms from PlanetScale, based in San Francisco, United States and has been building software since 2018. MySQL platform.

Databases and data platforms store and move application and analytics data — relational and NoSQL databases, managed cloud databases, warehouses and ETL/ELT pipelines. Most are open source with paid managed offerings.

Pricing is published and starts at roughly ₹3,000 per month.

What works well

  • +Pricing is published, so there is no sales call to see costs

What to watch out for

  • No permanently free plan
  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Small business · SMB · Mid-market

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PlanetScale features

Category-standard capabilities plus what PlanetScale adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Relational and NoSQL engines
  • Managed cloud hosting
  • Data warehouses
  • ETL/ELT pipelines
  • Vector search for AI
  • Backup and replication
  • Scaling and sharding
  • Security and encryption

PlanetScale pricing

Entry price

₹3,000/mo

Published subscription pricing, taxes extra

How PlanetScale charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on planetscale.com.

Specifications

Category
Databases & data platforms
Vendor
PlanetScale
Headquarters
San Francisco, United States
Founded
2018
Pricing model
Subscription
Starting price
₹3,000/mo
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Small business, SMB, Mid-market
Made in India
No

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PlanetScale — frequently asked questions

What is PlanetScale?+

PlanetScale is databases & data platforms by PlanetScale. MySQL platform.

How much does PlanetScale cost?+

PlanetScale starts at about ₹3,000 per month according to the vendor's published pricing. Plans and taxes vary, so confirm on the official site.

Does PlanetScale offer a free trial or free plan?+

PlanetScale typically offers a free trial before you commit to a paid plan.

Is PlanetScale made in India?+

No. PlanetScale is developed by PlanetScale in San Francisco, United States, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is PlanetScale best suited for?+

PlanetScale suits small business, smb, mid-market buyers looking for databases & data platforms.

What are the best alternatives to PlanetScale?+

Popular alternatives in databases & data platforms include PostgreSQL, Cassandra, MySQL. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is PlanetScale deployed?+

PlanetScale is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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PlanetScale · San Francisco, United States · Founded 2018 · 1 product in our catalogue

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