Which is cheaper, Aiven or PlanetScale?

Pricing varies by tier and usage. Check both tools for current rates.

Does Aiven have a free tier?

Yes, Aiven offers a free tier with storageMB: 1024, nodes: 1, ramGB: 1.

Aiven has moderate switching cost. PlanetScale has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

Aiven

Managed open source data infrastructure (PostgreSQL, MySQL, Redis, Kafka, etc.)

Switching Cost: moderate

PlanetScale

Managed MySQL-compatible and Postgres database platform with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

Startups take note: Aiven provides a free tier, while PlanetScale requires payment from day one.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Aiven's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

For early-stage teams or experimental projects, Aiven's free tier provides valuable runway without commitment.

Free Tier

Aiven

Has a free tier option