PlanetScale Vitess Alternatives

bit.io

Freemium

Serverless PostgreSQL with git-like sharing

4.9 (248)

bit.io provides serverless PostgreSQL databases with git-like sharing and forking. Connect from any Postgres client or library. Public and private databases for data collaboration.

Best for: Data scientists and analysts who want to share and collaborate on PostgreSQL datasets like code repositories

Hasura Cloud

Freemium

Instant GraphQL API on any Postgres database

4.9 (129)

Hasura auto-generates a real-time GraphQL API on your PostgreSQL or MySQL database in minutes. Authorization built-in, action/event support, and direct database connection. Connect your own Postgres or use Neon.

Best for: Developers who want to instantly expose their PostgreSQL database as a GraphQL API

Turso

Freemium

Edge SQLite — create thousands of DB instances

4.8 (206)

Turso offers SQLite-based databases at the edge for multi-tenant SaaS. Create thousands of database instances, each at a different edge location. Per-tenant isolation at SQLite pricing.

Best for: SaaS developers who need per-tenant database isolation at the edge for low-latency globally

Tigris

Freemium

Globally distributed database built for modern apps

4.8 (108)

Tigris is a serverless NoSQL database with built-in search and S3-compatible object storage. Global distribution, no connection pools needed, and developer-first design. Used on Fly.io.

Best for: Fly.io users and serverless developers who want database, search, and object storage from a single platform

Neon

Freemium

Serverless Postgres with branching and scale-to-zero

4.6 (305)

Neon is serverless PostgreSQL with database branching, scale-to-zero, and connection pooling. Scales to zero when not in use — no idle charges.

Best for: Developers using Next.js or serverless frameworks who want Postgres with branching at zero idle cost

PocketBase

Free

Open source backend in a single file

4.5 (188)

PocketBase is an open source backend consisting of a single executable file with embedded SQLite database, realtime subscriptions, auth, file storage, and an admin dashboard.

Best for: Developers who want the simplest possible backend for small apps and prototypes in a single binary

CockroachDB

Freemium

Distributed SQL database that survives failures

4.4 (357)

CockroachDB is a distributed SQL database built to survive datacenter failures. Postgres-compatible, strong consistency, and automatic scaling across regions. Serverless and dedicated options.

Best for: Applications requiring high availability across multiple regions where database availability is mission-critical

PlanetScale

Freemium

Serverless MySQL with database branching

4.4 (357)

PlanetScale is serverless MySQL-compatible database with git-like branching, non-blocking schema changes, and auto-scaling. Used by companies serving billions of queries.

Best for: Teams running MySQL at scale who need schema migrations without downtime

YugabyteDB

Freemium

Distributed PostgreSQL for global applications

4.4 (116)

YugabyteDB is a cloud-native distributed PostgreSQL-compatible database designed for global, highly available applications. Active-active geo-distribution, ACID transactions, and auto-sharding.

Best for: Global SaaS applications needing an active-active distributed PostgreSQL database across multiple regions

Linode (Akamai)

From €5/mo

Reliable VPS backed by Akamai's global network

4.4 (316)

Linode, now part of Akamai, offers solid VPS with DDoS protection included, managed databases, and global Akamai CDN integration. Competitive pricing with 11 datacenters.

Best for: Developers who want reliable VPS with built-in DDoS protection and don't want to pay extra for CDN integration