Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Postgres or SurrealDB?

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. SurrealDB has significant switching cost. PlanetScale Postgres is easier to switch away from.

Database

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

SurrealDB

Multi-model database with SQL-like query language, graph relations, and real-time subscriptions

Switching Cost: significant

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

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

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

Free Tier

SurrealDB

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration