PlanetScale
Ragic
| Feature | PlanetScale | Ragic |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $39/mo | Free / from $25/mo |
| Free Plan | ✗ No | ✓ Yes |
| Rating | 4.5 / 5 | 4 / 5 |
| Best For | saas-companies, startups, developer-teams, high-traffic-apps | business-analysts, operations-teams, manufacturing, administrative-teams |
| Founded | 2018 | 2008 |
| Database Branching | ✓ | ✗ |
| Schema Changes | ✓ | ✗ |
| Auto Scaling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Read Replicas | ✓ | ✗ |
| Insights Dashboard | ✓ | ✗ |
| Cli Tools | ✓ | ✗ |
| Connection Pooling | ✓ | ✗ |
| Form Builder | ✗ | ✓ |
| Workflow Approval | ✗ | ✓ |
| Subtables | ✗ | ✓ |
| Reports | ✗ | ✓ |
| Api Access | ✗ | ✓ |
| Role Based Access | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ PlanetScale Pros
- Git-like branching for database schema changes
- Non-blocking schema changes with no downtime
- Built on Vitess (powers YouTube's database)
- Excellent developer experience and CLI
✗ PlanetScale Cons
- Free tier was removed in 2024
- MySQL-compatible only (no PostgreSQL)
- Foreign key constraints not supported in traditional way
✓ Ragic Pros
- Intuitive spreadsheet-to-app conversion
- Strong form and workflow features
- On-premise deployment available
- Good for structured business data
✗ Ragic Cons
- Dated visual design
- Limited collaboration features
- Steeper pricing for larger teams
The Verdict
PlanetScale is built for saas companies and startups, with a focus on database-branching and schema-changes. Ragic targets business analysts and operations teams and leads with form-builder and workflow-approval.
On pricing, Ragic is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $25/mo compared to $39/mo for PlanetScale. That $14/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Ragic has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. PlanetScale requires a paid subscription from day one.
PlanetScale edges out on user ratings (4.5 vs 4). While both are well-regarded, that gap reflects real differences in user satisfaction worth considering.
Feature-wise, PlanetScale offers broader built-in capabilities (7 features vs 6), while Ragic takes a more focused approach — which can mean a simpler, faster onboarding experience.
Bottom line: PlanetScale has a slight overall edge — but if intuitive spreadsheet-to-app conversion matters most to you, Ragic may still be the right call.