PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) vs. Turso (libSQL Edge) — Interactive Cost & Performance Calculator
Compare PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) vs Turso (libSQL Edge) side-by-side. Use our interactive calculator to estimate exact monthly costs, savings, and performance trade-offs at your scale.
PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL)
Best for: Horizontal MySQL sharding & zero-downtime migrations
Turso (libSQL Edge)
Best for: Multi-tenant per-user SQLite databases at the edge
Side-by-Side Technical & Commercial Breakdown: PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) vs. Turso (libSQL Edge)
| Dimension | PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) | Turso (libSQL Edge) |
|---|---|---|
| Platform Provider | PlanetScale | Turso |
| Base Monthly Plan | $39/mo | $9/mo |
| Compute Rate (per 1M reqs) | $0.15 | $0.10 |
| Storage / Bandwidth (per GB) | $0.250/GB | $0.080/GB |
| Typical Cold Start | 0 ms (Clustered) | < 5 ms edge read replicas |
| Included Free Tier | Enterprise trial | 500 databases + 9GB storage |
| Best Use Case | Horizontal MySQL sharding & zero-downtime migrations | Multi-tenant per-user SQLite databases at the edge |
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is more cost-effective in 2026: PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) or Turso (libSQL Edge)?
It depends on your workload volume. Use the interactive sliders above to model your exact monthly scale. PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) (Horizontal MySQL sharding & zero-downtime migrations) and Turso (libSQL Edge) (Multi-tenant per-user SQLite databases at the edge) have different unit economics that cross over as volume scales.
When should an engineering team choose PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) over Turso (libSQL Edge)?
Choose PlanetScale (Vitess MySQL) when your primary priority is: Horizontal MySQL sharding & zero-downtime migrations. Choose Turso (libSQL Edge) when you prioritize: Multi-tenant per-user SQLite databases at the edge.