Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Postgres or Timescale?

PlanetScale Postgres is 6.0x cheaper than Timescale. PlanetScale Postgres starts at $5/mo, Timescale starts at $30/mo.

Does PlanetScale Postgres have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Postgres does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Postgres has drop-in switching cost. Timescale has moderate switching cost. PlanetScale Postgres is easier to switch away from.

Database

← More affordable

Managed PostgreSQL with single-node or HA clustering options

Switching Cost: drop-in

Timescale

Time-series database built on PostgreSQL with managed cloud hosting

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — Timescale runs about 6.0x what PlanetScale Postgres charges.

Price-conscious teams should choose PlanetScale Postgres — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price-conscious teams should choose PlanetScale Postgres — the cost advantage is hard to ignore, especially for growing workloads.

Price Difference

6.0x

PlanetScale Postgres is cheaper by $25/mo

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration