Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Postgres or PocketBase?

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

Does PlanetScale Postgres have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Postgres does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Postgres has drop-in switching cost. PocketBase has drop-in switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

PocketBase

Open-source backend in a single Go binary with SQLite, auth, and realtime subscriptions

Switching Cost: drop-in

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

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

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

Free Tier

PocketBase

Has a free tier option