PlanetScale vs CockroachDB
Database as a Service pricing comparison · 2026
PlanetScale pricing ranges from $0–$50/month, while CockroachDB ranges from $0–$0.6/month. CockroachDB is typically 99% more affordable, though your actual cost depends on tier and team size.
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PlanetScale and CockroachDB both operate in the database as a service category. This page compares their list pricing.
Plan-by-Plan Pricing
| Plan | PlanetScale | CockroachDB |
|---|---|---|
| free | Free /month | Free / |
| postgres_single | $5 /month | Custom |
| ps_5 | $15 /month | Custom |
| metal_ha | $50 /month | — |
| enterprise | Custom | — |
Market Intelligence
PlanetScale
- Median annual cost
- $360
- Based on
- 9 deals
CockroachDB
- Median annual cost
- $500
- Based on
- 6 deals