PlanetScale Unexpected Bill: Storage, Backups and Transfer

How to fix it

Try these in order — the most common fix is first.

1. 1. Read the invoice breakdown

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   1. Organization > Settings > Billing > View details
   2. Check storage, backups and replica lines per database
   Did this fix it? Yes No

2. 2. Delete unused branches and databases

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   1. Delete idle development branches
   2. Delete test databases (plan fee is prorated)
   Did this fix it? Yes No

3. 3. Right-size the cluster

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   1. Use non-HA PS-5 only for dev
   2. Pick ARM SKUs, which are cheaper than x86
   Did this fix it? Yes No

Symptoms

The invoice is higher than the advertised $5, $30 or $39.

Why it happens

• Storage billed per GB on non-metal clusters
• Backups and network transfer billed separately
• Extra replicas, VTGates or dev branches

This guide also covers

• planetscale pricing
• planetscale bill too high

The same problem in other apps

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