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PlanetScale

MySQL with git-like branching. Schema changes without downtime. Database DevOps, solved.

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MySQL with git-like branching. Schema changes without downtime. Database DevOps, solved.

Who it's for.

Best for

General use across stages.

Avoid if

You need something very specific not covered here.

Our verdict.

FEWERTOOLS BEST SCORE · UNIVERSAL

60/100

Solid

69 category fit · 39 stack score · auto-derived

Replace · Stable for 2+ years

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PlanetScale is solid. MySQL with git-like branching. Schema changes without downtime. Database DevOps, solved.

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Last updated April 2026.

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