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Google Workspace vs PlanetScale

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Google Workspace

All industries

Everything you need to get work done, all in one place

From
€3.4/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
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PlanetScale

Database & Data Management

The MySQL-compatible serverless database

From
$15/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Google Workspace starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage; PlanetScale eBS High Availability requires 3-node configuration with replication overhead
  • They diverge on capability: Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, PlanetScale covers Database Branching.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Google Workspace and PlanetScale actually diverge.

Attributes where Google Workspace and PlanetScale differ
AttributeGoogle WorkspacePlanetScale
Starting price€3.4/month$15/month
PlatformsWebCloud-hosted (AWS, GCP, Azure)
CategoryAll industriesDatabase & Data Management
Founded20062018

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Google Workspace

  • Gmail business email
  • Google Drive storage
  • Google Docs, Sheets, Slides
  • Google Calendar
  • Google Meet video conferencing
  • Google Chat
  • Google Forms
  • Google Sites

Only in PlanetScale

  • Database Branching
  • Non-blocking Schema Changes
  • Insights
  • Horizontal Scaling
  • Connection Pooling
  • Query Caching
  • Automatic Backups
  • Global Replication

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Google Workspace

  • Business email and calendar managementnot PlanetScale
  • Collaborative document editingnot PlanetScale
  • Video conferencing and meetingsnot PlanetScale
  • Secure document storage and sharingnot PlanetScale

PlanetScale

  • MySQL database hosting with automatic failover and replicationnot Google Workspace
  • Vitess-based sharding for horizontal scaling across large datasetsnot Google Workspace
  • Cloud provider flexibility across AWS, GCP, Azure with 60+ regionsnot Google Workspace
  • Cost-effective database clusters using ARM64 architecture optionsnot Google Workspace

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Google Workspace

  • Starter tier storage limited to 30 GB per user, requiring upgrade to Standard or higher for adequate document storage
  • Starter and Standard tiers both capped at maximum 300 users per organisation
  • Video meetings limited to 100 participants on Starter tier, 150 on Standard tier
  • Recording capabilities only available on Standard tier and above
  • eDiscovery, Vault, and advanced security features only available on Plus and Enterprise tiers

PlanetScale

  • EBS High Availability requires 3-node configuration with replication overhead
  • EBS Non-HA single-node option lacks redundancy and automatic failover
  • Pricing varies by cloud provider and region, requiring queries for specific rates
  • ARM64 architecture only available on EBS tier, not Metal deployments

Pricing, plan by plan

Google Workspace

€3.4/month

No published plan breakdown. See the Google Workspace review.

PlanetScale

$15/month

No published plan breakdown. See the PlanetScale review.

Which should you pick?

Choose Google Workspace if

  • You need gmail business email.
  • You also want google drive storage.
Google Workspace review

Choose PlanetScale if

  • You need database branching.
  • You work on Cloud-hosted (AWS, GCP, Azure).
  • You also want non-blocking schema changes.
PlanetScale review

Questions people ask

Is Google Workspace or PlanetScale better?
Neither clearly leads. Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and PlanetScale at $15/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Google Workspace or PlanetScale?
Google Workspace starts at €3.4/month and PlanetScale at $15/month.
Does Google Workspace or PlanetScale run on more platforms?
Google Workspace runs on Web. PlanetScale runs on Cloud-hosted (AWS, GCP, Azure).
What is Google Workspace best used for?
Google Workspace is most often used for business email and calendar management, collaborative document editing, video conferencing and meetings, secure document storage and sharing. Of those, business email and calendar management and collaborative document editing are not what PlanetScale is typically brought in for.
What can Google Workspace do that PlanetScale cannot?
Google Workspace covers Gmail business email, Google Drive storage, Google Docs, Sheets, Slides, Google Calendar. PlanetScale covers Database Branching, Non-blocking Schema Changes, Insights, Horizontal Scaling.
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