Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Postgres or Turso?

PlanetScale Postgres is 1.2x cheaper than Turso. PlanetScale Postgres starts at $5/mo, Turso starts at $0/mo.

Does PlanetScale Postgres have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Postgres does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Postgres has drop-in switching cost. Turso 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

Turso

Edge-hosted SQLite-compatible database with embedded replicas

Switching Cost: moderate

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

You'll notice different pricing structures: usage-based for PlanetScale Postgres versus hybrid for Turso.

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

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

Price Difference

1.2x

PlanetScale Postgres is cheaper by $0.9900000000000002/mo

Free Tier

Turso

Has a free tier option

Pricing Model

Different

Tools charge using different pricing philosophies

Switching Costs

PlanetScale Postgres

Lower switching costs for easier migration