Which is cheaper, Materialize or PlanetScale Postgres?

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

Does Materialize have a free tier?

Yes, Materialize offers a free tier with memoryGiB: 24, diskGiB: 48.

Materialize has significant switching cost. PlanetScale Postgres has drop-in switching cost. PlanetScale Postgres is easier to switch away from.

Database

Materialize

Streaming SQL database for real-time materialized views with PostgreSQL wire compatibility

Switching Cost: significant

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

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

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

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

Free Tier

Materialize

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration