Which is cheaper, Grafbase or PlanetScale Vitess?

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 Vitess has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

Grafbase

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

Switching Cost: moderate

MySQL-compatible distributed database with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

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

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

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

Free Tier

Grafbase

Has a free tier option