Which is cheaper, CockroachDB or PlanetScale Postgres?

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

Does CockroachDB have a free tier?

Yes, CockroachDB offers a free tier with .

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

Database

CockroachDB

Distributed SQL database built for cloud-native applications with PostgreSQL compatibility and multi-region support

Switching Cost: moderate

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

The free tier advantage goes to CockroachDB, which offers a no-cost entry point that PlanetScale Postgres lacks.

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

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

Free Tier

CockroachDB

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration