Which is cheaper, ClickHouse Cloud or PlanetScale Vitess?

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

Does ClickHouse Cloud have a free tier?

Yes, ClickHouse Cloud offers a free tier with maxStorageTB: 1.

ClickHouse Cloud has significant switching cost. PlanetScale Vitess has moderate switching cost. PlanetScale Vitess is easier to switch away from.

Database

Column-oriented OLAP database for real-time analytics with compute-compute separation and serverless scaling

Switching Cost: significant

MySQL-compatible distributed database with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

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

Pricing philosophy differs — ClickHouse Cloud charges flat-rate, but PlanetScale Vitess takes a usage-based approach.

ClickHouse Cloud stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

ClickHouse Cloud stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Free Tier

ClickHouse Cloud

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Vitess

Lower switching costs for easier migration