Netlify integrations / Databases / PlanetScale
PlanetScale + Netlify
ListedFacts verified 14 Nov 2026
Netlify's PlanetScale extension maps PlanetScale database branches to Netlify deploy contexts, so previews, branch deploys and production each use their own branch, with credentials synced as environment variables. PlanetScale Postgres starts at $5 a month.
| Works with Netlify plan | Free and above |
|---|---|
| Regions | No regional restriction stated |
| Supports | 4 of 4 capabilities checked |
| Price | From US$5 a month |
| Setup | Not reported |
| AI agents | Not reported |
| Facts last verified | 14 Nov 2026 |
| Best for | Teams that want a separate database branch for every Deploy Preview |
| Not ideal for | Projects that need a free database tier |
What does PlanetScale connect to in Netlify?
| Fact | Direction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlanetScale supports install from Netlify Extensions. | Supported | [s2][s4] |
| PlanetScale supports automatic environment variables on Netlify. Variables for each assigned PlanetScale branch sync automatically | Supported | [s2] |
| PlanetScale supports separate config per deploy context on Netlify. Assign a PlanetScale branch each to local development, Deploy Previews and branch deploys, and production | Supported | [s2] |
| PlanetScale supports local development with netlify dev on Netlify. | Supported | [s2] |
What does PlanetScale not support on Netlify?
- Only a Team Owner can install the extension. minor [s2]
- Authentication is per user, so each team member connects to PlanetScale themselves. minor [s2]
- PlanetScale's pricing page lists no free tier. minor [s3]
How much does PlanetScale cost?
- PlanetScale's Postgres single node plan costs US$5 a month (starting price, pay as you go, for development and low traffic), excluding tax. [s3]
- PlanetScale's Postgres Metal plan costs US$50 a month (starting price, local NVMe storage included), excluding tax. [s3]
| Plan | USD | Billing |
|---|---|---|
| Postgres single node | US$5 | monthly, starting price, pay as you go, for development and low traffic |
| Postgres Metal | US$50 | monthly, starting price, local NVMe storage included |
What do you need to use PlanetScale with Netlify?
- PlanetScale needs the Netlify Free plan or higher. [s5]
- No regional restriction is stated for PlanetScale on Netlify; the source does not list countries. [s1]
- PlanetScale is listed in the official Netlify marketplace. [s4]
Is PlanetScale safe to connect to Netlify?
Not reported. PlanetScale has not yet published connection-safety facts. Vendors can add them free.
Can AI agents use PlanetScale?
Not reported.
How does PlanetScale compare?
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Sources
- PlanetScale on Netlify Integrations (marketplace listing, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- Netlify docs: PlanetScale integration (platform docs, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- PlanetScale pricing (vendor pricing, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- Netlify docs: Extensions and integrations (platform docs, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
- Netlify SDK docs: extension availability on all team plans (platform docs, retrieved 14 Nov 2026)
Change log
- 14 Nov 2026: Record created from public sources (pilot batch)
Cite this page: Lode (trylode.io), "PlanetScale + Netlify", facts verified 14 Nov 2026. https://trylode.io/netlify/planetscale/
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