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Hasura vs PlanetScale Postgres

Database

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Hasura
Instant GraphQL and REST APIs on your data sources with Hasura DDN edge network
Switching Cost: significant
Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options
Switching Cost: drop-in

Analysis

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

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

Bottom Line

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
Switching Costs
PlanetScale Postgres
Lower switching costs for easier migration

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