CockroachDB vs PlanetScale
CockroachDB vs PlanetScale: which to choose
CockroachDB has the larger community with 32.2k GitHub stars against 1.2k for PlanetScale, which usually means more integrations, examples and third-party help when you get stuck.
Both charge from day one, but CockroachDB starts lower at $0/mo versus $29/mo for PlanetScale.
Choose CockroachDB if you lean toward distributed and sql; choose PlanetScale if mysql and serverless matters more for your stack. All figures above are pulled from live GitHub and pricing data, not vendor marketing.
Frequently asked questions
Is CockroachDB or PlanetScale better?▾
It depends on your priorities. CockroachDB has 32.2k GitHub stars and uses a freemium pricing model, while PlanetScale has 1.2k stars and uses a freemium model. Both offer a free plan so you can try each before committing.
Is CockroachDB cheaper than PlanetScale?▾
CockroachDB starts at $0/mo while PlanetScale starts at $29/mo. CockroachDB has a free plan. PlanetScale has a free plan.
What are the main differences between CockroachDB and PlanetScale?▾
CockroachDB is tagged as distributed, sql, postgresql while PlanetScale is tagged as mysql, serverless, branching. CockroachDB uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 32.2k GitHub stars. PlanetScale uses a freemium model with 1.2k GitHub stars.
Does CockroachDB or PlanetScale have a free plan?▾
Yes, both CockroachDB and PlanetScale offer a free plan.