PlanetScale vs Neon
Which tool is right for you?
Quick Verdict
Choose PlanetScale if:
You need startups or teams
Choose Neon if:
You need serverless apps or development
Feature Comparison
| Feature | PlanetScale | Neon |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | ||
| Starting price | Custom | Custom |
| G2 Rating | 4.7/5 | 4.6/5 |
| API Available |
Pricing Comparison
Monthly Cost by Team Size
* Pricing estimates based on standard paid plans. Actual costs may vary.
PlanetScale
Pros
- Branch workflow
- No downtime
- Great DX
- Scalable
Cons
- MySQL only
- Can be expensive
- Limited free tier
Neon
Pros
- Serverless
- Branch workflow
- Scale to zero
- PostgreSQL
Cons
- New platform
- Cold starts
- Compute pricing