PlanetScale

United States · Information Technology & Services

PlanetScale is a software company that specializes in a fully managed relational database platform. Founded in 2018 by the co-creators of the Vitess open source project, the company is headquartered in San Francisco and features a globally distributed team with extensive experience in scaling large systems. The platform is built on Vitess and Postgres technologies, offering features such as high availability with multi-node clusters, zero downtime schema changes, and full database observability. It supports advanced data types and integration with various tools, ensuring efficient data management for businesses. PlanetScale's technology is trusted by major companies like Slack, GitHub, and YouTube, making it a reliable choice for organizations that require robust database solutions. The company is also recognized for its positive workplace culture, with a strong emphasis on expert leadership and continuous innovation.