Turso
Edge SQLite (libSQL fork) with multi-region replication. Sub-millisecond reads at the edge; pay per replica. Best for read-heavy global apps.
PlanetScale
Serverless MySQL with branching, non-blocking schema changes (Vitess). Acquired by Vercel (rumored). Killed free tier in 2024 — entry plan now $39.
Turso vs PlanetScale
A side-by-side breakdown of Turso and PlanetScale — pricing in INR and USD, regional coverage, who each is best for, and the honest call on which to pick.
Side-by-side
| Dimension | Turso | PlanetScale |
|---|---|---|
| Category | database | database |
| Entry pricing (USD) | $30/mo | $39/mo |
| Entry pricing (INR) | — | — |
| Regions covered | IN · US · GLOBAL | IN · US · GLOBAL |
Which one should you pick?
Pick Turso if…
- Your customer base is concentrated in IN / US / GLOBAL.
- Edge SQLite (libSQL fork) with multi-region replication. Sub-millisecond reads at the edge; pay per replica. Best for read-heavy global apps.
- Entry pricing matters and you don't need a feature PlanetScale bundles at its tier.
Pick PlanetScale if…
- Your customer base is concentrated in IN / US / GLOBAL.
- Serverless MySQL with branching, non-blocking schema changes (Vitess). Acquired by Vercel (rumored). Killed free tier in 2024 — entry plan now $39.
FAQ
›Is Turso or PlanetScale cheaper?
Turso starts at $30/mo, PlanetScale starts at $39/mo — Turso wins on entry pricing. But entry pricing is rarely your real cost; check our pricing-curve modelling on each tool's review page for ARR projections.
›When should I pick Turso over PlanetScale?
Both compete in the same database space. Pick Turso if your stack is closer to its native integrations, your team already uses sister products from the same vendor, or its regional coverage matches your customer base. Pick PlanetScale for the inverse.
›Can I migrate from Turso to PlanetScale later?
Most modern SaaS supports CSV/JSON export for the core data model. The migration cost is integration work — every Zapier workflow, every webhook URL, every API token has to be re-wired. Budget 2-4 weeks of engineering time for a non-trivial production migration.
›Are there alternatives to both Turso and PlanetScale?
Yes — browse the full database category at /tools/category/database for every tool we cover.
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