SQLite

Open source

Public-domain embedded SQL database engine implemented as a C library, built into mobile phones and most computers.

by SQLite ConsortiumOfficial site ↗Source code ↗

Pricing: free
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Documentation(HTTPS URL): https://www.sqlite.org/docs.htmlVerification pending
Tags(open-source;cloud-native): embedded, sql, public-domain, local-storage, sqliteVerification pending

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): embeddedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): freeVerification pending
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://sqlite.org/srcVerification pending
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): Public DomainVerification pending

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): serverless embedded SQL engine, entire database in a single cross-platform file, ACID transactions, small library footprint, full-featured SQL implementationVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

API available(true/false): trueVerification pending
CLI(true/false): trueVerification pending

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): A public-domain embedded SQL engine for applications that need reliable local relational storage without a separate server process or administration.Verification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): individual, SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): application file format, embedded and mobile device storage, local application data, bundled database in phones and computersVerification pending
Skill level(beginner;intermediate;advanced;specialist): beginnerVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 3.53.4Verification pending
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Founded year(2012): 2000Verification pending
Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): communityVerification pending

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