Lowdb

What it is

Lowdb is a small and simple JSON file database that uses Lodash for operations. It's ideal for local storage in Node.js applications or as an embedded database in web apps, offering easy data manipulation with familiar methods.

Lowdb stands out as a lightweight, Lodash-powered JSON file database that is ideal for small-scale projects and local storage needs in web applications.

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 scalability for large datasets

   Lowdb stores all data in memory and performs operations synchronously, which can lead to performance degradation with larger JSON files.

2. 02

   Poor concurrency handling

   As a single-file database, Lowdb does not handle concurrent reads and writes well, potentially leading to data corruption or loss in multi-threaded applications.

3. 03

   Lack of advanced querying capabilities

   Lowdb relies on Lodash for operations which limits complex query functionalities compared to more robust databases like MongoDB or PostgreSQL.

4. 04

   No built-in backup and recovery mechanisms

   Users must implement their own data backup solutions, as Lowdb does not provide any out-of-the-box features for backing up JSON files or recovering from failures.

What it does well

• Uses Lodash for data manipulation

• Lightweight and easy to use

• Supports JSON file storage

• Can be used in both Node.js and browser environments

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.