Semrush or PlanetScale?
Which saas & b2b tool brand is right for you?
PlanetScalewins 4 of 7 categories
Semrush
Get measurable results from online marketing
4.6/5
|42,000 reviews2
Wins
2008
Founded
premium
Price
WINNER
PlanetScale
The database for developers
4.6/5
|8,000 reviews4
Wins
2018
Founded
mid
Price
Head-to-Head Comparison
95
Features & Functionality
Semrush wins
85
75
Ease of Use
PlanetScale wins
90
85
Integrations
Semrush wins
80
65
Pricing & Value
PlanetScale wins
78
80
Customer Support
80
88
Scalability
PlanetScale wins
95
85
Security & Compliance
PlanetScale wins
88
Semrush excels at
Features & FunctionalityIntegrations
PlanetScale excels at
Ease of UsePricing & ValueScalabilitySecurity & Compliance
Pros & Cons
Semrush
Comprehensive SEO toolkit
Excellent competitive data
Regular feature updates
Strong content tools
Expensive
Steep learning curve
PlanetScale
Database branching (like Git)
Non-blocking schema changes
Incredible scale (Vitess)
Developer workflow focus
MySQL only
Newer platform
The Bottom Line
Choose Semrush if you want...
- SEO professionals
- Digital marketing agencies
- Competitive analysis
- Content marketers
Choose PlanetScale if you want...
- Developers
- MySQL users
- Scaling startups
- CI/CD workflows
Our pick: PlanetScale — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Semrush is the better choice if you prioritize features & functionality or integrations.
Real-Time Brand Data
Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more
Semrush
$14.56
+1.60%
$2.1B
Market Cap
$17.89
52W High
$10.45
52W Low
Last updated: 2024-12-10
+74
Score
Backlink analysisKeyword researchCompetitor analysisPriceContent tools
Last updated: 2024-12-10
PlanetScale
PricingFeaturesSupportAlternativesIntegration
Last updated: 2024-12-10
