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PlanetScale pricing varies by team size and features, ranging from $0 to $50 per month in 2026. Your actual cost depends on the tier you choose, contract length, and negotiated discounts.

Use the interactive pricing calculator to estimate your exact cost based on team size and requirements.

  • Free tier: Yes
  • Billing: Monthly and annual (save 15-20%)
  • Hidden costs: Add ~35% for implementation, support, and training

PlanetScale offers 5 pricing tiers: free, postgres_single, ps_5, metal_ha, enterprise. Standard paid plans include free at $0/month, postgres_single at $5/month, ps_5 at $15/month. The postgres_single plan is low-traffic production.

Compared to other database as a service software, PlanetScale is positioned at the budget-friendly price point.

Last verified: February 2026 | Sources: 1 pricing pages and reviews

All PlanetScale Plans & Pricing

Plan Monthly Annual Best For
free Free Free 0 Development
postgres_single $5 /month $60 /month Low-traffic production
ps_5 $15 /month $180 /month Production workloads
metal_ha $50 /month $600 /month High-performance applications
enterprise Contact Contact Large-scale deployments
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free

postgres_single

  • Postgres single node

ps_5

  • 1/16 vCPU, 512MB memory

metal_ha

  • Metal with NVMe storage

enterprise

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Hidden Costs to Budget For

Watch for 4 hidden costs
  • Storage costs for HA databases at $1.50/GB for production
  • Development branch time overage at ~$0.014/hour
  • Additional instance costs beyond included resources
  • Bandwidth and data transfer fees may apply
Tip

Ask your PlanetScale sales rep about these costs upfront. Getting them in writing before signing can save you from surprise charges later.

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Frequently Asked Questions

01 How much does PlanetScale cost?

Pricing varies by plan. Check the official pricing page for current rates.

02 Does PlanetScale have a free tier?

Check the pricing section above for free tier availability.

03 What are the main features of PlanetScale?

Key features include the items listed in the pricing tiers above.

04 Is PlanetScale worth the price?

Value depends on your specific needs and use case. Compare features across plans.