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7/6/2026
Transparency in benchmarking

Transparency in benchmarking

Short summary

PlanetScale removed its benchmarking restriction (DeWitt clause) to enable transparent, reproducible database performance comparisons, and urges other vendors to adopt the same open standard. Fair benchmarks help customers evaluate infrastructure options; benchmarketing and poor methodology undermine trust. The new policy requires full disclosure of methods and results for replication.

  • •PlanetScale removed restrictive benchmarking clauses to promote transparency in performance testing
  • •Fair, reproducible benchmarks help customers make informed infrastructure decisions
  • •Calls for industry-wide adoption of clear benchmarking standards and practices

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