Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Vitess or PocketBase?

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

Does PlanetScale Vitess have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Vitess does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Vitess has moderate switching cost. PocketBase has drop-in switching cost. PocketBase is easier to switch away from.

Database

MySQL-compatible distributed database with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

PocketBase

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

Switching Cost: drop-in

Startups take note: PocketBase provides a free tier, while PlanetScale Vitess requires payment from day one.

PocketBase stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

PocketBase stands out for teams needing a free tier — zero upfront costs for prototyping and testing is a genuine advantage.

Free Tier

PocketBase

Has a free tier option

Switching Costs

PocketBase

Lower switching costs for easier migration