PlanetScale vs Whalesync: Pricing Comparison (2026)
PlanetScale starts at $39/mo. Whalesync starts at $5/mo. Whalesync is $34/mo cheaper on the entry tier than PlanetScale.
See price history: PlanetScale · Whalesync
Serverless MySQL platform built on Vitess (YouTube's original scaling infra). Positioned as the alternative to Amazon Aurora for teams that need horizontal scale with zero downtime schema changes. PS-5 cluster starts at $39/mo, HA clusters from $59/mo. Distinctive for branching + deploy requests (git-like workflow for schema changes). Killed its free tier in April 2024 — controversial move that drove users to Neon + Turso.
Two-way database sync between no-code tools (Airtable ↔ Webflow ↔ Supabase ↔ HubSpot). Positioned as the alternative to running one-way Zapier automations for keeping two data sources in lockstep. Distinctive for solving the specific pain of "CMS collection needs to match Airtable base but also flow back." Priced $29-$299/mo across four tiers. Popular with no-code agencies building client sites.
All plans compared
| # | Plan | PlanetScale monthly | PlanetScale annual | Whalesync monthly | Whalesync annual |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | PS-5 | 39 | 39 | — | — |
| 2 | PS-10 | 79 | 79 | — | — |
| 3 | PS-25 | 199 | 199 | — | — |
| 4 | Enterprise | custom | custom | — | — |
What each is best for
Serverless MySQL platform built on Vitess (YouTube's original scaling infra). Positioned as the alternative to Amazon Aurora for teams that need horizontal scale with zero downtime schema changes. PS-5 cluster starts at $39/mo, HA clusters from $59/mo. Distinctive for branching + deploy requests (git-like workflow for schema changes). Killed its free tier in April 2024 — controversial move that drove users to Neon + Turso.
Two-way database sync between no-code tools (Airtable ↔ Webflow ↔ Supabase ↔ HubSpot). Positioned as the alternative to running one-way Zapier automations for keeping two data sources in lockstep. Distinctive for solving the specific pain of "CMS collection needs to match Airtable base but also flow back." Priced $29-$299/mo across four tiers. Popular with no-code agencies building client sites.
At a glance
| PlanetScale | Whalesync | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | — | — |
| Entry price | $39/mo | $5/mo |
| Enterprise available | Yes | Yes |
| Pricing model | — | Per Usage |
| Last verified | July 25, 2026 | July 18, 2026 |
| Full pricing | View full pricing | View full pricing |
Pricing last verified July 25, 2026. Tracked daily.