PlanetScale vs ScaleWay Database

PlanetScale delivers a fully managed, serverless MySQL platform built on Vitess, offering developers instant scaling, automatic failover, and a developer‑friendly workflow. It eliminates the need for manual database ops, letting teams focus on building applications. The service provides branch‑based development, built‑in sharding, and global replication, making it ideal for high‑traffic web apps, SaaS products, and micro‑service architectures that require strong consistency and low latency.

ScaleWay Database is a fully managed Database-as-a-Service (DBaaS) offering reliable PostgreSQL and MySQL hosting. It removes the operational burden of database administration by automating routine tasks such as backups, patching, and scaling. Designed for developers and businesses of all sizes, the platform ensures high availability, security, and performance for critical data workloads. Users can easily spin up instances via console or API and focus entirely on application development rather than infrastructure management.

• Zero‑ops serverless experience
• Automatic sharding for massive scale
• Branch‑based workflow for safe development
• Strong MySQL compatibility

• Fully managed infrastructure reduces operational overhead
• Predictable hourly and monthly pricing models
• Seamless integration with Scaleway cloud ecosystem
• Automated backups and point-in-time recovery

• Limited to MySQL (no native Postgres support)
• Advanced features may require paid tier
• Vendor lock‑in to PlanetScale platform

• Limited to PostgreSQL and MySQL engines
• Fewer advanced enterprise features compared to AWS RDS
• Data centers primarily focused in Europe