Which is cheaper, Grafbase or PlanetScale Postgres?

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

Does Grafbase have a free tier?

Yes, Grafbase offers a free tier with .

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

Database

Grafbase

Rust-based GraphQL federation gateway with edge caching and schema governance

Switching Cost: moderate

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

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

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

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

Free Tier

Grafbase

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration