Neon vs PlanetScale
Neon vs PlanetScale: which to choose
Neon has the larger community with 22.4k 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 Neon starts lower at $19/mo versus $29/mo for PlanetScale.
Choose Neon if you lean toward postgresql and serverless; 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 Neon or PlanetScale better?▾
It depends on your priorities. Neon has 22.4k 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 Neon cheaper than PlanetScale?▾
Neon starts at $19/mo while PlanetScale starts at $29/mo. Neon has a free plan. PlanetScale has a free plan.
What are the main differences between Neon and PlanetScale?▾
Neon is tagged as postgresql, serverless, branching while PlanetScale is tagged as mysql, serverless, branching. Neon uses a freemium pricing model and has a community of 22.4k GitHub stars. PlanetScale uses a freemium model with 1.2k GitHub stars.
Does Neon or PlanetScale have a free plan?▾
Yes, both Neon and PlanetScale offer a free plan.