Which is cheaper, PlanetScale Vitess or Redis Cloud?

Redis Cloud is 7.8x cheaper than PlanetScale Vitess. PlanetScale Vitess starts at $39/mo, Redis Cloud starts at $0/mo.

Does PlanetScale Vitess have a free tier?

No, PlanetScale Vitess does not have a free tier.

PlanetScale Vitess has moderate switching cost. Redis Cloud has moderate switching cost. Both have similar switching complexity.

Database

MySQL-compatible distributed database with horizontal sharding via Vitess

Switching Cost: moderate

Redis Cloud

← More affordable

Managed Redis database service with in-memory caching, real-time data, and multi-model support

Switching Cost: moderate

The cost difference is substantial — PlanetScale Vitess runs about 7.8x what Redis Cloud charges.

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

If budget is your primary constraint, Redis Cloud is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

If budget is your primary constraint, Redis Cloud is the clear winner with its more wallet-friendly pricing structure.

Price Difference

7.8x

Redis Cloud is cheaper by $34/mo

Free Tier

Redis Cloud

Has a free tier option