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# PlanetScale

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> The world’s fastest and most scalable cloud databases
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 1 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Overview

### Who Uses PlanetScale?

PlanetScale is designed for engineers seeking a database platform that offers near-infinite scalability and enhances developer productivity through a streamlined workflow.

## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 1 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money |  | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: PlanetScale

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$5.00
- **Pricing model**: Usage Based
- **Pricing Details**: Pricing is based on cluster size, region and database size, starting at $5/month.
- **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: Canada, India, United Kingdom, United States

## Features

- Backup and Recovery
- Data Import/Export
- Multiple Programming Languages Supported
- Search/Filter

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- FAQs/Forum
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [Database Monitoring Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31775/database-monitoring/software)

## Related Categories

- [Database Monitoring Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/31775/database-monitoring/software)
- [Database Software](https://www.capterra.co.uk/directory/18/database-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [ManageEngine Applications Manager](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/172323/manageengine-applications-manager) — 4.6/5 (255 reviews)
2. [MySQL](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/11482/mysql) — 4.6/5 (2094 reviews)
3. [Snowflake](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/148267/snowflake) — 4.7/5 (96 reviews)
4. [Oracle Database](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/5938/oracle-database) — 4.6/5 (471 reviews)
5. [Amazon RDS](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/192201/amazon-rds) — 4.7/5 (218 reviews)

## Reviews

### "The Best Database Services for Frontend Developers" — 4.0/5

> **Yudy** | *31 January 2024* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 7.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Database platforms like Planetscale really help me when working on website projects with a small team, even without having a backend developer
> 
> **Cons**: There is no GUI feature to backup and download the database, everything has to be done via the CLI
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> During the year I have been using Planetscale I have never experienced anything bad or technical problems, everything is smooth and runs well

## Links

- [View on Capterra](https://www.capterra.co.uk/software/1020336/planetscale)

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