PlanetScale
Serverless MySQL platform with branching
PlanetScale offered serverless MySQL with git-like branching for schema changes, built on Vitess. Removed their free tier in 2024, pushing many projects to alternatives like Neon.
Panel Reviews
The Builder
Developer Perspective
“Killing the free tier was a dealbreaker. Neon offers similar DX with Postgres and a generous free tier.”
The Skeptic
Reality Check
“Great technology but the business decisions have eroded developer trust. The free tier removal sent a clear signal.”
The Futurist
Big Picture
“Vitess is incredible tech but the market has moved toward serverless Postgres. PlanetScale's MySQL bet looks increasingly niche.”
Community Sentiment
“Removing the free tier was a huge mistake — pushed everyone to Neon or Turso overnight”
“The branching model is genuinely great but dropping free tier killed all the goodwill”
“Loved PlanetScale until they killed the free tier with 5 days notice”
“Git-like schema branching is a game changer for production database workflows”