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PlanetScale vs TileDB Cloud
Both stand on data version control tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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PlanetScale combines managed relational databases with sharding, branching, and high-availability architecture. Its paid plans target development, production, and enterprise database operations, but OLAP users may need another approach.
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TileDB Cloud combines array-based storage, in-place analysis, versioning, collaboration, and multiple deployment models. Buyers should note the array-level sharing-policy limit and the conditions attached to its individual free tier.
Visit TileDB CloudThe facts
| PlanetScale | TileDB Cloud | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Base — PlanetScale Postgres single node: $5 a month | User seat: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | planetscale.com | tiledb.com |
| On data version control tools | #32 of 36 | #28 of 36 |
PlanetScale: what it does well
- Horizontal sharding for MySQL-compatible and Postgres workloads
- Branching isolates database schema and data workflows
- High availability with automated failover
- Built-in pooling, backups, and Query Insights
- Web, API, Linux, macOS, and Windows access
What to know first
- No free plan
- OLTP focus may not suit OLAP workloads
- Enterprise pricing requires contacting PlanetScale
- Postgres Metal starts at $50 a month
TileDB Cloud: what it does well
- Multidimensional array data format
- Analyzes data in user-owned storage
- Supports serverless SQL and Python or R functions
- Versioning and time travel included
- Web, API, and self-hosted options
What to know first
- Access policies limited to array level
- Free tier requires an application
- Free tier excludes organization members and admins
- Paid purchases use annual increments
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