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    Arpita Bahedia

Database management becomes seamless with automatic command execution

  • February 12, 2025
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I have used PlanetScale as it is an advanced version of MySQL. It functions as a platform where MySQL is live, similar to AWS. I use PlanetScale to store data in a live environment where queries can be executed. It also allows the migration and creation of new tables.

What is most valuable?

One feature I appreciate about PlanetScale is its ability to handle migrations and commands without the need to run them manually in the database. I can enter commands locally, connect with the database, and the changes will automatically be applied to the server, making debugging easier. Additionally, I use PlanetScale with Prisma, and it integrates well for my needs.

What needs improvement?

I would like PlanetScale to have a feature where the database can be accessed in the cloud with a link, allowing for a more user-friendly interface compared to the terminal. This would make it easier to view, create, and manage tables without needing to access the terminal.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have used PlanetScale for my project where it was required, but I have not used it extensively beyond that specific project level.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Based on my experience, I have not encountered any stability issues with PlanetScale. It has been reliable and nothing has broken so far.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We decided to use PlanetScale because MySQL on AWS can be challenging to manage. PlanetScale offers a cloud-based MySQL solution, eliminating the need to manually connect through tools like EC2 and simplifying database and migration management by using simple commands.

How was the initial setup?

For me, the setup of PlanetScale was easy and straightforward. I found it simple to use and easy to understand.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend using PlanetScale as it provides ease of access and control over database changes using commands from the local terminal. It integrates well with Prisma, enhancing its functionality for developers. I would rate the overall solution an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other


    Sai Kaustubh

Helpful for shortening URLs and is simple to use

  • July 31, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I used the solution in my company for a website, and it helped in shortening the URLs. The tool was just for the website's use case.

What is most valuable?

The solution's most valuable feature is its simplicity. The tool is already hosted in our company's environment, so I can use it right away. I don't have to think about hosting it or any other stuff related to interacting with my database. It is very smooth and quick.

What needs improvement?

I am not sure, but I think recently, the tool removed the free version. Right now, we will have to pay to use the services. A free-tier version would help people understand what PlanetScale is all about.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using PlanetScale for a couple of months. I am just a user of the tool.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I did not face any downtime when using the product. Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

I cannot comment on the tool's scalability because the project we built was relatively small, and we didn't need a scalable database. I don't know how it can scale up.

Our company is pretty small. I have only about twelve to fifteen users of the tool in my company.

How are customer service and support?

There was no reason to contact the support.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I have not used any tool besides PlanetScale, which I came across while browsing the internet, so I tried it, and it worked out well.

How was the initial setup?

The product's initial setup phase is pretty easy. The tool guides you through setting it up and importing your application so you can start using it right away.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I don't remember if the paid version is something expensive or cheap. It has been quite a while. Last time, when I wanted to use the tool in a project, I could see it was only paid, so I didn't use the service.

What other advice do I have?

I have not used any of the branching features in the tool.

If you have basic knowledge of SQL, you can use it right away. I don't think you'll need any hands-on experience.

I didn't face any challenges while integrating it with our company's existing system.

I recommend the tool to others.

I would tell others how easy it is to use and how it would reduce the burden on the application and probably let you start development immediately.

I rate the tool a nine out of ten.


    Ashraf Said

Has good developer experience but pricing is expensive for non-commercial users

  • July 29, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I used PlanetScale for my final-year university project, where I built a social media bot. I needed to persist data, so I was looking for database providers. I found good things about PlanetScale on YouTube, which piqued my interest, so I decided to use it.

What is most valuable?

I like the solution's developer experience. When you deploy changes to the database in the portal, you can use different deployment strategies and see how things work. You can put changes into different branches, like deployment and staging. This is built into the product, allowing you to navigate changes through different branches.

It's a tool that requires some development experience. I used it with JavaScript, which has a nice hook-in. It's fairly easy if you're a well-versed developer, but it can be complicated to navigate if you're not experienced in development.

What needs improvement?

I used PlanetScale for hobby projects, so my perspective differs from someone using it commercially. Unfortunately, they've removed the free tier in recent months and pivoted to a business-to-business model. This is sad for hobby developers like me because it's a great product, but I understand they have costs to cover.

Their lowest plan now is around $40, which makes it exclusively for commercial customers. In an ideal world, they'd bring back cheaper plans. I'm not sure if they'll be able to offer a more affordable option, but it would be great if they could.

As for whether it's worth the money, that's something I'm questioning myself. Unless you have a product that will use the resources they provide in their plans, it might not be worth it. There are other solutions available. Even though PlanetScale has a great developer experience and a cheaper product, you could potentially invest that money in individuals to manage the database for you instead.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using the product for five months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Regarding stability, I never encountered any issues or bugs with PlanetScale itself. Any problems were due to mistakes on my end. I appreciate that PlanetScale uses an industry-grade solution behind the scenes. I rate it a ten out of ten. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

PlanetScale's underlying infrastructure is one of its greatest strengths. From what I've seen in videos and explanations, PlanetScale can scale up to meet any business needs without issues.

I haven't personally tested its full scalability limits since I used it for a smaller project. However, based on what I've heard from others, it seems pretty much perfect. I'd give it a ten out of ten for scalability. 

How was the initial setup?

I found integrating PlanetScale to be pretty straightforward. The initial setup steps were really clear. I used PlanetScale and Prisma to send queries to PlanetScale and get data back. It was easy to connect Prisma with PlanetScale using their documentation.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the solution to commercial customers. Others can use cheaper alternatives. I rate it a seven out of ten.  


    Himash Careem

A beginner-friendly that helps to host applications

  • July 25, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

I use PlanetScale with Prisma ORM for database support. It offers MySQL databases. It's easy to use because I define the database schema and then use code to create a database inside PlanetScale.

My main advantage is that when hosting an application, we usually need to host everything separately—the database, backend server, and front end. However, with the tool, we can host the database online from the start of the project. This means we don't need to worry about the database when we get to the hosting stage.

What is most valuable?

The solution is beginner-friendly. Like any new platform, it can be a bit confusing at first. But after spending about an hour with it, you can get a clear idea of what everything is for. It's not very confusing; I think they've improved it recently.

What needs improvement?

When I tried to integrate the solution with Firebase for authentication, I faced some interruptions. Also, when using it with Next.js and NextAuth.js for Google and social logins, I had some troubles.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I haven't faced any stability issues while using the product. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The solution's scalability is impressive. It manages data effectively, and I haven't experienced any connection interruptions. It also works well with my frameworks.

How are customer service and support?

I haven't contacted the tool's support yet. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The solution is expensive for beginners. That's why I wasn't motivated to use it more. But they were already providing many features for free for beginners, which was great.

What other advice do I have?

It met my requirements when I used it. I mostly used their free trial, which was enough for me. The functionality is there. Compared to MongoDB Atlas, which doesn't offer much in its free tier, PlanetScale is useful for someone starting in web development.

When I advise people about PlanetScale, I tell them everything I've mentioned. I explain the benefits and how it can be useful. I mentioned that it can reduce about 25% of the work we do regarding hosting costs. We can use the same access to the database without changing it. 

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. 


    Janis Karasa

Provides constant database availability and has a straightforward setup process

  • July 16, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

My primary use case for this solution is to host the database for my portfolio project. The database is connected to my backend and hosted on this platform, while the project itself is deployed on another cloud-based platform.

What is most valuable?

The product's most valuable feature is its constant availability. The database is accessible 24/7, ensuring my project runs smoothly without interruptions.

What needs improvement?

We encountered some initial issues during the product deployment, which required me to search for solutions on forums. To minimize the need for external searches, it would be beneficial if the platform could provide more comprehensive documentation or direct solutions for common issues.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using PlanetScale for about a year.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution has been very stable.

How are customer service and support?

We usually find information faster through a quick search than a response from a support team.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup was straightforward. The platform provides clear, step-by-step instructions, making it easy to deploy even for less experienced users.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

I am currently using the product's free version, which has been sufficient for my portfolio project. The paid version ranges from $39 to $1,000, depending on the features and scale required.

What other advice do I have?

I recommend the solution for developers, especially those working on portfolio projects, due to its ease of use and reliable performance. Trying out the free version first can help you decide if it meets your needs before committing to a paid plan

I rate it a nine.


    Neeraj Sameer Allu

Manages databases in serverless environments and easy to get started with

  • July 11, 2024
  • Review provided by PeerSpot

What is our primary use case?

We used it as the main database for our product. We also used it for analytics and text-based analytical queries.

How has it helped my organization?

PlanetScale's branching and merging capabilities are pretty good. When we build a new feature on a new Git branch, it automatically creates a new database, which is very useful. And even the schema changes are shown in a review, like with Git.

What is most valuable?

The main thing is that we don't need to manage it at all, especially connection pooling. The connection pooling feature was important for our serverless platform, where we deploy code. 

The branching feature is also good for developer experience. It creates a new database for each new branch on GitHub. We moved from PlanetScale to GCP to consolidate everything on one platform. 

What needs improvement?

The main thing I didn't like about PlanetScale was that we couldn't run analytical queries on it. They bill based on the number of rows read, so even a simple count query could easily use up our allocated resources. Apart from that, I actually loved it.

It's based on MySQL, so it doesn't have foreign key constraints or cascades. We have to delete manually or use an ORM.

As it's based on MySQL, we can use log posters for complex queries, but it only supports MySQL. I feel like Postgres is more useful for custom or complex queries.

For how long have I used the solution?

We used it for about a year, up until six months ago.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It was stable, but it used to go down sometimes. Very rarely, for two or three seconds. It's similar to GCP SQL, possibly due to maintenance issues. But I would say it's stable enough.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We didn't test it at scale, but based on their documentation, it seems decent enough. There's very little latency for queries.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We used a NoSQL database, Firebase Firestore, before switching to PlanetScale. We looked at Cloud SQL, AWS RDS, and AWS Aurora DB, but ultimately chose PlanetScale at the time.

There's a lot of competition from cloud companies like NuoDB for PlanetScale, but it's based on the Vitess platform, which YouTube and Slack use, so maybe it will gain popularity in the future.

How was the initial setup?

It's a cloud solution in its own domain. When it comes to the initial installation, setup, and deployment, it is very easy. 

It only takes two or three clicks.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

It's definitely cheap to start, but I am not sure how it works in production. So, it can get expensive in production. They bill based on the number of rows read, so you need to optimize your queries to avoid a large bill. It's a good option for startups.

What other advice do I have?

Give it a try, but don't use it in production right away. It just came out of beta about a year ago. Try it out, do some load testing, and then consider using it in production.

It is very easy for a beginner to learn. The thing I love most about PlanetScale is that it's very developer-friendly for beginners. Compared to GCP or AWS, it's so much easier to create an instance and configure everything.

Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten because I never used it at scale.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Other


    Frederic H.

Good product that is now focusing on bigger customers

  • May 16, 2024
  • Review provided by G2

What do you like best about the product?
It is probably the best MySQL as a service platform in existance. Modern, blazing fast, easy to use from any languages, easy to scale and implement.
What do you dislike about the product?
They deprecated their free tier, which means the smallest plan is now 39$/month. That means when you want to build a small project that will or will not scale in time, you cannot use PlanetScale anymore.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
They help you get a MySQL database up and running in record time, accessible from all around the world, without any hassle. They can scale with your workload, they even have multiple branches for preview/production. Overall it's a very nice product.


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