Database
Budget-wise, PlanetScale Postgres is clearly more affordable at roughly a 5.0x price difference.
For experimentation and testing, Convex wins with its free tier option — something PlanetScale Postgres doesn't offer.
Pricing philosophy differs — Convex charges per-seat, but PlanetScale Postgres takes a usage-based approach.
Price-conscious teams should choose PlanetScale Postgres — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.
Price-conscious teams should choose PlanetScale Postgres — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.