Which is cheaper, Aiven or PlanetScale Postgres?

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 Postgres has drop-in switching cost. PlanetScale Postgres is easier to switch away from.

Database

Aiven

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

Switching Cost: moderate

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

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

You'll notice different pricing structures: flat-rate for Aiven versus usage-based for PlanetScale Postgres.

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

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration