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PlanetScale vs Rollbar: Pricing Comparison 2026

Side-by-side pricing comparison of PlanetScale and Rollbar. See all plans, features, and costs at a glance.

Bottom line: PlanetScale starts at Custom pricing and Rollbar starts at $15/mo. Compare all 13 pricing tiers side by side.

Last updated: March 16, 2026

Data compiled by Arthur Jacquemin
Updated March 16, 2026

PlanetScale vs Rollbar: Quick Pricing Facts

FeaturePlanetScaleRollbar
Starting PriceCustom pricing$15/mo
Number of Plans94
Free TierNoYes
Pricing Modelusage-basedusage-based
Annual DiscountN/AN/A

PlanetScale and Rollbar are both priced at Custom pricing, making them equally accessible Dev Tools. Together they offer 13 pricing plans with 20 features compared, so the best choice comes down to which features match your needs.

Rollbar stands out with a free plan for getting started.

Review the detailed tier-by-tier comparison above to see exactly which features are included at each price point and find the best fit for your Dev Tools needs.

Pricing Plans
PlanetScale
PlanetScale
Try it free
Tier 1
Single node
Custom pricing
Start with Single node
Free
$0/monthCheapest
Includes
  • 5K occurrences + 1K sessions
  • Real-time feed and alerts
  • Intelligent error grouping
  • Stack traces and telemetry
  • Deploy and version tracking
Start with Free
Tier 2
Metal
Custom pricing
Start with Metal
Essentials
$15/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Everything in Free, plus
  • Data retention up to 90 days
  • Fine grained rate limiting
  • Stack traces and telemetry
  • Deploy and version tracking
Start with Essentials
Tier 3
High Availability
Custom pricing
Start with High Availability
Advanced
$32/monthCheapest
Includes
  • Everything in Essentials, plus
  • Adaptive alerts
  • Rollbar Analyze: RQL + Metrics API
  • SCIM provisioning
  • Data retention up to 180 days
Start with Advanced
Tier 4
Instance and VTGate sizes
Custom pricing
Start with Instance and VTGate sizes
Enterprise
Custom pricing
Includes
  • Everything in Advanced, plus
  • Direct Slack channel
  • Priority support and SLAs
  • High volume
  • Fully custom data retention
Start with Enterprise
Tier 5
Storage amount
Custom pricing
Start with Storage amount
Tier 6
Add-ons
Custom pricing
Start with Add-ons
Tier 7
Bring your own cloud
Custom pricing
Start with Bring your own cloud
Tier 8
Upgraded support
Custom pricing
Start with Upgraded support
Tier 9
your own
Custom pricing
Start with your own

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PlanetScale

Serverless MySQL database with branching and deploy requests

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Rollbar

Real-time error monitoring and debugging for developers

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Our Pick

Rollbar

Rollbar offers a free plan.

Based on pricing data only. Review the full comparison below for your specific needs.

Best value: Rollbar

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Which Should You Choose?

Choose PlanetScale if:

  • You need 9 pricing tiers for flexible team sizing—more options mean less overpaying for features you don't need
  • You prioritize PlanetScale's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)
  • You need predictable billing — PlanetScale's usage-based model avoids surprise overages

Choose Rollbar if:

  • You need a free plan with 5K occurrences + 1K sessions, Real-time feed and alerts—Rollbar offers no-cost access with no credit card required
  • You want more features built-in—Rollbar offers 20 additional features across its plans
  • You prioritize Rollbar's user experience and interface over price (both tools are similarly priced)

Rollbar offers a free plan [1], eliminating the cost barrier for evaluation, while PlanetScale requires paid subscription from the start. This gives Rollbar a significant advantage for teams with budget constraints or extended trial periods. Once you outgrow Rollbar's free tier, upgrading to a paid plan at approximately $15/mo provides substantial additional functionality. Compare this pricing path against PlanetScale's tiering starting at Custom pricing to assess total cost of ownership over 12 months. Rollbar's 4 tiers provide flexibility at different budgets, while PlanetScale's 9 tiers structure may force you into higher-cost plans than necessary for your use case. If evaluation cost matters to your decision, Rollbar is the obvious starting point with zero financial commitment. Use the free tier to validate core functionality before committing to paid plans from either tool.

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Frequently Asked Questions: PlanetScale vs Rollbar

How many pricing plans does PlanetScale have vs Rollbar?
PlanetScale offers 9 pricing plans, while Rollbar offers 4 plans. More plans typically means more flexibility to match your exact needs and budget.
Does PlanetScale or Rollbar offer a free plan?
Rollbar offers a free plan, while PlanetScale does not. If budget is a concern, Rollbar lets you get started at no cost.
Does PlanetScale or Rollbar offer custom enterprise pricing?
Yes, both PlanetScale and Rollbar offer custom enterprise pricing tiers with quote-based pricing. Contact each vendor for a tailored quote.
How do PlanetScale and Rollbar compare for Dev Tools?
Both PlanetScale and Rollbar are Dev Tools. PlanetScale offers 9 plans starting at Custom pricing, while Rollbar offers 4 plans starting at $15/mo. Review the feature breakdowns above to see which better fits your Dev Tools needs.

Sources

  1. PlanetScale Official PricingVendor pricing page
  2. Rollbar Official PricingVendor pricing page

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