Description
PlanetScale is a serverless database platform built on Vitess, the technology that scaled YouTube's MySQL database. It offers a unique approach to database management with branching, non-blocking schema changes, and automatic scaling. The platform combines the reliability of MySQL with modern developer workflows, enabling database changes to be reviewed and merged like code changes. PlanetScale removes the operational burden of managing databases while providing enterprise-grade reliability and performance.
Key Features
- Database branching and preview environments
- Non-blocking schema changes
- Automatic scaling without downtime
- Git-like workflow for databases
- Edge-ready global distribution
Use Cases
- Web and mobile application backends
- Scaling high-traffic applications
- Collaborative database development
- Microservices architecture
- Global data distribution
Pricing Model
Freemium (Generous free tier with paid scaling)
Integrations
Modern frameworks (Next.js, Laravel, etc.), ORM tools, CI/CD pipelines, Database migration tools, Serverless platforms
Target Audience
Full-stack developers, Database administrators, Startups and enterprise teams, High-growth applications, Global-scale services
Launch Date
2021
Available On
Cloud service, CLI tools, Admin dashboard
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