Which is cheaper, Materialize or PlanetScale Vitess?

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

Database

Materialize

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

Switching Cost: significant

MySQL-compatible distributed database with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

For experimentation and testing, Materialize wins with its free tier option — something PlanetScale Vitess doesn't offer.

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

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

Free Tier

Materialize

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Vitess

Lower switching costs for easier migration