PlanetScale
Serverless MySQL with database branching
Automate schema changes with PlanetScale and GitHub Actions
PlanetScale is serverless MySQL-compatible database with git-like branching, non-blocking schema changes, and auto-scaling. Used by companies serving billions of queries.
Pros
- Non-blocking schema changes — no downtime migrations
- Database branching like git
- Auto-scales to handle traffic spikes
Cons
- No foreign keys (Vitess architecture limitation)
- Read replicas only on higher plans
Best For
Teams running MySQL at scale who need schema migrations without downtime
Pricing
Free
- Core features included
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