> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://planetscale.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Deployment options

> PlanetScale offers two deployment options to accommodate your application and business needs: multi-tenancy and single-tenancy.

## Overview

**Multi-tenancy** — In a multi-tenant environment, your database is hosted on infrastructure shared with other users/customers.

**Single-tenancy** — In a single-tenant environment, your database is hosted on dedicated infrastructure that is not shared with any other users/customers.

Your deployment options depend on the [PlanetScale plan](/planetscale-plans) you choose. This documentation covers some differences between single-tenancy and multi-tenancy so you can evaluate which plan may be suitable for you. For an in-depth look at the different plans we offer, see the [PlanetScale plans documentation](/planetscale-plans).

## Multi-tenancy deployment on PlanetScale

Multi-tenancy is the default deployment option. When you sign up for a PlanetScale account with the Base plan, your databases will be created in our multi-tenancy deployment offering. Our Enterprise plan also offers a multi-tenancy deployment option.

### Multi-tenancy highlights

* Your database runs on PlanetScale's [secure cloud infrastructure](/security)
* Lowest cost plans
* No configuration requirements on your end
* BAAs available for HIPAA compliance
* [Private connection support](/vitess/connecting/private-connections) via AWS PrivateLink
* [Private connection support](/vitess/connecting/private-connections-gcp) via GCP Private Service Connect

## Single-tenancy deployment on PlanetScale

Single-tenant deployment options are available with [PlanetScale Enterprise](/planetscale-plans#enterprise-plan). Companies that require their PlanetScale databases to be hosted in a single-tenant environment have two options: Enterprise — Single-tenant and Managed.

<Note>
  In both options, your database is deployed in a single-tenant environment. The main difference between Enterprise — Single-tenant and Managed is who owns the underlying account. With [Managed](/plans/managed), your database is deployed in your own AWS/GCP account. With Enterprise — Single-tenant, PlanetScale owns and manages the account.

  If you're interested in learning more, please [reach out](https://planetscale.com/contact), and we can figure out the best solution for your use case.
</Note>

### Single-tenancy highlights

* Your resources run on a separate isolated AWS or GCP account, apart from other customers
* Your databases can be deployed to any cloud provider region you choose that offers three Availability Zones, even [regions](/vitess/regions) that PlanetScale does not offer on our self-serve plans
* You can continue to use the PlanetScale UI and CLI in the same way that you would our general self-serve offerings, but the infrastructure runs in an isolated environment
* BAAs available for HIPAA compliance
* Support for private database connectivity via:
  * **AWS** — [AWS PrivateLink](https://aws.amazon.com/privatelink/) (recommended) or [VPC Peering](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/vpc/latest/peering/what-is-vpc-peering.html)
  * **GCP** — [Private Service Connect](https://cloud.google.com/vpc/docs/private-access-options)

If you have any questions about which deployment option may be best for you, [reach out to us](https://planetscale.com/contact) and we can help you figure it out.

## Need help?

Get help from [the PlanetScale Support team](https://planetscale.com/contact?initial=support), or join our [Discord community](https://pscale.link/community) to see how others are using PlanetScale.