Which is cheaper, Hasura or PlanetScale?

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

Does Hasura have a free tier?

Yes, Hasura offers a free tier with .

Hasura has significant switching cost. PlanetScale has moderate switching cost. PlanetScale is easier to switch away from.

Database

Hasura

Instant GraphQL and REST APIs on your data sources with Hasura DDN edge network

Switching Cost: significant

PlanetScale

Managed MySQL-compatible and Postgres database platform with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

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

You'll notice different pricing structures: usage-based for Hasura versus flat-rate for PlanetScale.

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

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

Free Tier

Hasura

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

PlanetScale

Lower switching costs for easier migration