SQLite
The most-deployed embedded SQL database — zero-config, serverless, single-file.
- Status
- Generally available
- Last checked
- Checked · Oct 12, 2026
- License
- Open source
- Pricing
- Free tier · from $0
What it is
SQLite is a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration SQL database engine embedded in countless apps and devices; powers edge DBs like Turso.
The ubiquitous zero-config embedded SQL engine, ideal at the edge.
When it fits — and when it doesn’t
A good fit for
Embedded, local-first, and edge apps
Zero-config single-file database
Prototypes and small apps
No server to provision
Known weaknesses
Each one links to the public issue, changelog or docs page it came from, where we have one.
- 01
Limited concurrent writers
Single-writer model unsuited to high write concurrency
- 02
Not for large multi-tenant scale
Better as embedded/edge than a central multi-tenant DB
What it does well
Zero configuration
A single file, no server to run; embed anywhere
Incredibly reliable and tested
Among the most thoroughly tested software in existence
Great for edge/local-first
Foundation for edge DBs like Turso and local-first apps
Pricing
- Free tier
- YesPublic domain, free
- Paid from
- $0
- Model
- Flat rate
- Enterprise plan
- No
Pricing not independently confirmed — check the vendor’s page.
Performance benchmarks
How Fast Is It?
Set up SQLite
Setup steps, common gotchas and what to check after 30 days.
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