PlanetScale

Serverless MySQL platform with branching

Visit Website → From $39/mo (free tier discontinued)

PlanetScale brings Git-like workflows to databases. Branch your schema, test changes, then merge. Schema migrations become safe and reversible.

Best for solo founders building production apps who need reliable MySQL with modern DevOps practices.

Pros

  • ✓ Git-like database branching
  • ✓ Seamless schema migrations
  • ✓ Excellent performance

Cons

  • ✗ No free tier anymore
  • ✗ MySQL only

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