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PlanetScale

Serverless MySQL built for modern application workflows.

Best use cases
• Relational databases
• Production web apps
• Schema migrations
• Scalable MySQL workloads
• SaaS backends
Pros
• Non-blocking schema changes
• Highly scalable MySQL
• Strong Git-like workflow for databases
• Great developer experience
• Reliable production performance
Cons
• No traditional foreign keys
• Paid plans required for serious usage
• Less beginner-friendly than basic databases
Pricing
freemium
Free tier available + paid plans based on usage
Alternatives
• Neon
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