The short answer
The registry records PlanetScale Managed MySQL Database as a possible interpretation of PLANETSCALE* DB. This descriptor-to-company association has not passed claim-level evidence review. Compare the exact line, amount and posted status with your own receipt or account activity; the name alone cannot confirm the merchant or whether you authorized the payment.
What do the parts of PLANETSCALE* DB mean?
- PLANETSCALE * DB
- Before the asterisk, "PLANETSCALE" usually names the platform or parent company. After it, "DB" usually names the product, store or order. How descriptors work →
The notes below are unreviewed registry explanations, not confirmation of merchant identity, authorization or current policy. Claim-level source review is pending for this entry.
Why it shows up like this
Unreviewed registry note: When your bank statement lists the exact descriptor PLANETSCALE* DB, it indicates a software subscription and database hosting invoice from PlanetScale, Inc. This managed database platform is built on Vitess to provide horizontal sharding, branching capabilities, and non-blocking schema migrations for modern software engineering teams, database administrators, and scalable web applications.
Unreviewed registry note: The charges typically occur because an organization subscribed to a baseline hosting tier, such as the Scaler plan starting around $39 per month, or because database storage and read/write unit consumption exceeded free plan allowances. PlanetScale, Inc. bills these active cluster fees automatically on a monthly recurring schedule covering PlanetScale Managed MySQL Database access.
Don’t recognize it? Common scenarios
Unreviewed registry note: Unrecognized charges often stem from development databases left running in secondary cloud environments. Verifying project ownership with your engineering team clarifies the source of the bill.
- Unreviewed registry note: A production web application is running its primary MySQL backend on PlanetScale.
- Unreviewed registry note: An organization subscribed to the Scaler or Team tier to enable automated branch backups and higher connection concurrency.
- Unreviewed registry note: High database read and write volume exceeded plan allowances.
Frequently Asked Questions
Unreviewed registry note: Reviewing official pricing documentation helps teams anticipate storage and compute scaling costs. Exporting data prior to deletion prevents accidental data loss.
What happens if I delete my PlanetScale database?
Unreviewed registry note: Deleting the database immediately stops resource usage. Be sure to export your data before deleting, as production branches are permanently removed.
Does PlanetScale charge for dormant branches?
Unreviewed registry note: Storage and provisioned branch clusters incur fees while active in your organization.
Dispute Rights & Fraud Prevention
Unreviewed registry note: If you suspect unauthorized card usage or fraudulent activity, contact your financial institution right away. Business billing inquiries should be directed to vendor support first.
Independent reference — not affiliated with PlanetScale, Inc.. Billing names and policies change; verify with the merchant or your bank before acting.
Sources and evidence
Sources may support different parts of this page. A company homepage does not establish a statement descriptor, refund policy or contact detail. Check the claim notes and your own receipt before acting.
- PlanetScale Billing Overview https://planetscale.com
- FTC: Disputing Credit Card Charges https://consumer.ftc.gov
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