Dolt

What it is

Dolt is a SQL database that allows you to fork, clone, branch, merge, push and pull just like a git repository. It's ideal for teams needing robust data versioning alongside traditional relational database capabilities.

Dolt stands out by offering Git-like version control directly within a relational SQL database, making it uniquely suited for teams that need both robust data management and version history.

When it fits — and when it doesn’t

Known weaknesses

Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.

1. 01

   Limited community and support

   Dolt has a relatively small user base which can lead to limited resources for troubleshooting and feature requests.

2. 02

   Performance issues with large datasets

   Operations on large tables may experience significant latency due to the overhead of version control operations.

3. 03

   Complex setup process

   Setting up Dolt for a production environment requires understanding both SQL database management and Git-like versioning, which can be complex for new users.

4. 04

   Limited third-party integrations

   Dolt has fewer out-of-the-box integrations with other tools compared to more established databases like PostgreSQL or MySQL.

What it does well

• Git-like version control for data

• Supports SQL queries and transactions

• Branching, merging, and history tracking

• Data can be pushed to and pulled from remote repositories

Pricing

Free tier

YesOpen source — free to use

Paid from

$0

Model

Flat rate

Enterprise plan

No

Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.