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About SQLite

SQLite is a C-language library that implements a small, fast, self-contained, high-reliability, full-featured, SQL database engine. SQLite is the most used database engine in the world. SQLite is built into all mobile phones and most computers and comes bundled inside countless other applications that people use every day. SQLite is an in-process library that implements a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine. The code for SQLite is in the public domain and is thus free for use for any purpose, commercial or private. SQLite is the most widely deployed database in the world with more applications than we can count, including several high-profile projects.

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Ratings/Reviews - 7 User Reviews

Overall 4.3 / 5
ease 5.0 / 5
features 4.2 / 5
design 4.5 / 5
support 4.8 / 5
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Windows
Mac
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SQLite Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What kinds of users and organization types does SQLite work with?
Q: What languages does SQLite support in their product?
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SQLite Product Features

Database

Backup and Recovery
Data Security
Mobile Access
NOSQL
Queries
Creation / Development
Data Migration
Data Replication
Data Search
Database Conversion
Monitoring
Performance Analysis
Relational Interface
Virtualization

SQL Server

CPU Monitoring
Credential Management
Supports Database Clones
Docker Compatible Containers
Event Logs
History Tracking
Patch Management
Scheduling
User Activity Monitoring
Virtual Machine Monitoring
Database Servers
Deployment Testing

SQLite Reviews

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  • Ibrahim S.
    Associate Software Developer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
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    "Database for small applications."

    Posted 2021-10-01

    Pros: 1. It is one of the most lightweight databases to implement.
    2. The storage speeds are blazing fast both in storing and retrieval.
    3. It is serverless and no query database.

    Cons: 1. The backward compatibility is not that great.
    2. No pre-built methods for data encryption.
    3. Not suitable for large projects.

    Overall: SQLite is a lightweight and no query database solution for small projects. It is easy to manage and open source.

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  • Navneet A.
    Web Application Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 500 - 999
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    Pricing
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Lightweight database for mobile applications."

    Posted 2021-09-17

    Pros: - SQLite has a user-friendly user interface that is effortless to implement on a mobile application, even for the beginners.
    - It is no query database, so the user does not have to know about queries of the relational databases.
    - It is open source and completely free to use.

    Cons: - It is not a viable option for scalable applications.

    Overall: Overall, SQLite is a light weight and easy to implement database that can be used with small projects or applications. It does not require the user to have knowledge about relational queries.

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  • Shazia S.
    Full Stack Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
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    Features
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Lightweight and swift database."

    Posted 2021-08-26

    Pros: - SQLite is lightweight and easy to implement database for mobile applications.
    - It is open-source and completely free to use, which makes it a perfection backend for beginner developers.
    - The data processing is blazing fast.

    Cons: - It is not ideal for scalable applications.
    - It does not provide data encryption.

    Overall: Overall, SQLite is an easy to implement database for small mobile application. It is lightweight and compatible with almost every programming language.

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  • Shakir J.
    Quality Analyst
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 1,000 - 4,999
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    Features
    Pricing
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    1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

    "Serverless, fast and simple database."

    Posted 2021-08-05

    Pros: - It is light-weight and simple to use database.
    - The community support is great in case any error occurs.
    - It is a serverless database, which makes it a perfect database solution for small scale mobile applications.
    - It is highly compatible with all the modern programming languages.

    Cons: - It is not suitable for large application.
    - It only supports single-user DBMS operations.

    Overall: Overall, SQLite is a light-weight, rapid and free database. It is most suitable relational database for applications that requires local data storage.

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  • Faraz M.
    Flutter Developer
    Used the software for: 1-2 Years
    Frequency of Use: Weekly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 500 - 999
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    "Lightweight Database Tool."

    Posted 2021-07-09

    Pros: - It is a lightweight database that is easy to implement.
    - A good community support.
    - Data storage and retrieval works swiftly.

    Cons: - It is not a good option for scalable projects and applications.

    Overall: Overall, SQLite is a light, serverless and free tool that can be used by developers for a fast database option.

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  • A SQLite User
    Marketer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Monthly
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
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    "SQL queries"

    Posted 2021-02-23

    Pros: Quite a nice and handy software for SQL work. Understands queries and applications quite well. Recommended.

    Cons: Requires little bit of training for newbies who are not fluent with SQL.

    Overall: Overall no problems. Had no issues. Requires SQL knowledge but that is obvious. Good software, recommended.

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  • A SQLite User
    Software Developer
    Used the software for: 2+ Years
    Frequency of Use: Daily
    User Role: User
    Company Size: 100 - 499
    Design
    Ease
    Features
    Pricing
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    "A 'Lite' Database Solution"

    Posted 2020-06-08

    Pros: Very lightweight application.
    Fast & Good performance.
    Portable, Free & Open Source.
    Extensive documentation.
    Great Community support.

    Cons: Does not support multi-client concurrency.
    Limited field validation.

    Overall: SQLite is a great open source & free database manager tool. Although it has a rather limited feature-set, it is great for small to medium projects and for learning SQL.

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