mysql
The premium Open Source alternative to PlanetScale
🎯 Best for:Go developers building scalable backend services with MySQL connectivity.
What is mysql?
Replaces proprietary database drivers with a native Go implementation of the MySQL protocol. Provides a lightweight, zero-dependency interface for the standard database/sql package.
Tech Stack
GoDatabase & Storage
Why mysql?
- • High performance
- • Native Go implementation
- • Standard library compatibility
Limitations
- • Low-level API
- • No built-in connection pooling
- • Manual row scanning
3/5/2026
Last Update
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Issues
MPL-2.0
License
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-$1,440
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Team Size10 Users
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