SQLite

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Open-source database engine to store and modify data

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Carlos Hugo Martin
Carlos Hugo Martin
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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Experience with SQLite

Reviewed on 23/05/2021

Describe your general experience with SQLite
It is very useful for me to be able to store informatio...

Describe your general experience with SQLite
It is very useful for me to be able to store information and consume it from different sources without having to implement specific software to do so. Its portability capacity has allowed us to distribute work effectively.

Pros

The few resources you need and its portability. This allows us to use the stored data from any medium.

Cons

That there is no native way to make it multi-user. That there is no native way to merge files from the same database, when they have been modified by different users and platforms.

Stephen
Stephen
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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Perfect database tool for embedded software

Reviewed on 22/03/2019

I work a lot with SQLite as it is the primary medium of local storage in Android devices (and by...

I work a lot with SQLite as it is the primary medium of local storage in Android devices (and by extension, Android applications) which I work with on a daily basis, and SQLite is just perfect for the purpose it serves on these devices. It's lightweight so you don't have to worry most times about how much of the user's storage space your database is going to take up.

There's not much difference between the standard SQL commands and those used in SQLite, and many have reported that SQLite is a good starting and training resource for SQL in general.

Pros

Doesn't need a separate server.
Lightweight and portable.
Integrates most of the commands, functions and syntax of other SQL software.
Optimized for use on devices that need to store data locally.
Large user base and community (support).

Cons

All operations are locked to a single process, so it's not suitable for large scale database operations (which is not what you should be doing locally on a device anyway).

Chaya
Chaya
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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SQLite - compatability at it's best level

Reviewed on 03/04/2019

SQLite has become more and more popular among the users because of its easy installation and easy...

SQLite has become more and more popular among the users because of its easy installation and easy accessing . As it is compatible with most of the programming languages and its light weight it is more popular among mobile application developers

Pros

SQLite is a light weighted data base which could be embedded with any software. Due to the light weightage of the product the data base is more popular In mobile application development. With it’s light weight it is also fast. SQLite is almost 35% faster than any other file system. SQLite is easy to use and there is not special installation or configurations needed to be done in order to use the product. All user have to do is download the libraries and run them in the computer. It is compatible which is why the product can be used with many programming languages with out any issues. Users are given a chance to extend their data base in future by adding new tables or new columns to the existing tables which is a great help for the ongoing projects.

Cons

SQLite is not a multi-user platform where the users can handle concurrent writes. There for SQLite is not good for intensive applications with rapid data logging. If the system has concurrent transactions where lot of users keep accessing the same set of data simultaneously then SQLite is not a good choice for the project. SQLite data bases are restricted to maximum of 2GB in most of the cases.

Manuel Eduardo
Manuel Eduardo
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: Self Employed
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

A complete and productive database manager

Reviewed on 17/06/2022

As a student, I have used SQLite in several projects, in which my experience has been good. Thanks...

As a student, I have used SQLite in several projects, in which my experience has been good. Thanks to its interface, understanding all its specific functions was not so difficult for me and at the same time working with its tools is an effective and fast process.

Pros

Access to databases created in SQLite is fast and easy, because it works as its own independent server. Its connection and management with computer and mobile applications is one of the best, its interface is quite simple and easy to use for the user.

Cons

It seems to me the most complete program in its field of work, so I don't see any cons about this program.

Anderson
Anderson
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Easy to become a problem

Reviewed on 08/11/2018

On a Windows Forms app we used to query services thousand times for data that does not change so...

On a Windows Forms app we used to query services thousand times for data that does not change so frequently. We also had to store some business information (imagine as storing a wizard progress) and that used to be handled using TXT files (and it was a mess). We changed to SQLite and it worked almost like a charm but as the app grew and we decided to create an architecture similar to Google Chrome (multiple processes) it became a major problem for all of them to both read and write at it (we had to create a proxy app to write).

Pros

Integrates nicely with .NET (specially Windows Forms) applications, it's really easy to use (specially if you're already familiar with SQL Server) and deployment is really easy (copy/paste required files).

Cons

It's locking architecture enables only a single process to write at a time so building a more complex application may cause hard-to-solve problems.

Ramindu
Ramindu
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

The best solution for small, pre-packaged databases

Reviewed on 26/11/2019

We included SQLite alongside web and mobile applications where a small database was needed with...

We included SQLite alongside web and mobile applications where a small database was needed with minimum latency. Most commonly, this use case involved storing dynamic configuration values and user preferences.

Pros

SQLite is a great database solution when you have a small database that you need to package alongside an application, for example a database that stores user preferences. As it is local to the application, it bypasses issues you would have with other, larger database servers in terms of network latency. Its conformity (in the large part) to MySQL syntax and features make it easy to use as well.

Cons

While SQLite's lack of scaling features is forgivable (that wasn't what it was built for after all) some SQL features that are not implemented make it a hassle to write queries to SQLite databases in some instances.

Nera Joy
Nera Joy
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  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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A good choice for storing small and local data

Reviewed on 19/06/2018

Pros

I love how SQLite is so portable, and can be used in different platforms. I doesn't need any bulky installation for me to use. It is so lightweight and there is no learning curve when you came from MS SQL.

Cons

Maybe when opening a large sqlite file around 1GB above, it hangs up and sometimes fails to load. But maybe that's my fault because SQLite is not intended for storing large data. Good product anyway.

Rahul
Rahul
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  • Industry: Information Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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A lightweight relational database management system especially for offline mobile applications...

Reviewed on 18/01/2019

We have used SQLite in developing many mobile apps, mostly Android App and as a database at back...

We have used SQLite in developing many mobile apps, mostly Android App and as a database at back end we integrated this light weight DB system. The processing speed of queries is exceptionally fast. All the databases are working well.

Pros

SQLite is object based relational query language which keeps and maintained the whole databases in a very light weight, usually within 500kb to 1mb size, depending on size of databases.

This database system has everything which a standard databases must have like relationships, events, all operations, etc.

SQLite is very helpful in building application for Mobiles which stores databases in locally.

Cons

1. No dedicated server required.
2. Very light weight and easy to follow commands with knowledge.
3. Large community support makes learning this language even more fast and easy
4. Easy to keep backups as the whole database stored in single file.
5. Easy to implement and integrate.

Yngrid
Yngrid
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  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

Database manager very functional, fast and easy to use for different programming languages

Reviewed on 08/07/2018

It is a public domain tool that when created with the C ++ language gives those who have experience...

It is a public domain tool that when created with the C ++ language gives those who have experience in programming the facility to adapt it to their requirements, SQLite is independent of the platform. The operations are carried out very efficiently with a single library and a small memory

Pros

This Database Manager is really very functional, transactions are fast and its simple interface makes it easy to use, you can work with different programming languages such as PHP and phyton. It is much less complex than other handlers such as Postgres or MySQL

Cons

It is not recommended for systems that use a large amount of data, rather for medium-sized applications or for websites whose number of transactions is very high. It also does not support systems under the client-server platform

Kaleb-John
Kaleb-John
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  • Industry: Computer Networking
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Exactly what the name says SQL lite

Reviewed on 12/06/2019

Whenever I need a database, SQLite is always a top option. Local storage is needed in most projects...

Whenever I need a database, SQLite is always a top option. Local storage is needed in most projects and the ability to use SQLite on almost any platform in almost any language means I always have the ability to execute the project with ease.

Pros

SQLite is a go to for when I need a quick lite weight database. It provides the ability to create local storage with the ability to integrate into most programming languages. It uses the familiar SQL structure and doesn't require any administration.

Cons

There are some areas where it deviates from using SQL language, but it is usually easily fixed by a quick Google search.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1-5 months
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Good database to choose if you have small database requirements.

Reviewed on 02/03/2023

Pros

It is quite easy to use with its well versed documentations. The database administration for SQLite is also particularly excellent. The installation and setup is very very easy quick.

Cons

SQLite cannot be used for large data requirements so one cannot use it for businness purposeswith high data availability

uğur
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  • Industry: Farming
  • Company size: 201–500 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

Good for simple and fast database solutions

Reviewed on 09/11/2022

When I used it to store data for my online project, it exceeded my expectations, and it's been...

When I used it to store data for my online project, it exceeded my expectations, and it's been working great ever since. Now, we can use a server to retrieve data from apps that use SQL and save it on the embedded application.

Pros

This is an excellent tool because it's easy to use with several languages, my favorite of which being C#. We may create persistent storage for our applications using SQLite, which does not need any installation on the developers' end. I also want to emphasize the superior database management.

Cons

This is a lightweight database, so if you try to store too much data, you can run into some problems. The most prevalent issue is that it will significantly affect performance. Another issue is that this functionality isn't always simple, which is related to integration.

Thang
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Reliable and battle tested database engine

Reviewed on 09/12/2019

I had been using it for Windows, iOS, backend and Android for many purposes. The support for sqlite...

I had been using it for Windows, iOS, backend and Android for many purposes. The support for sqlite always straight forward. I would recommend sqlite for tasks which not use joins nor store procedures.

Native security is quite weak without supporting encrypt particular table or column.

Pros

Lightweight relational database, works on many platforms and has gain support from popularity in community. The toolkit for developing is great and easy to understand the concept. Integration to mobile is a nicer experience compare to other db engine.

The speed and datasize is good for mobile as well.

Cons

We need to define data structure first before actually implement features, any mismatch in database scheme must be resolved using migration. The locking architecture only allow a single process to write at a time - no high volume transaction - and it isn’t able to scale to hundreds of users nor store large amount of data.

George
George
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 2+ years
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

Great choice if you use it correctly

Reviewed on 15/08/2019

Pros

SQLite is a fantastic database for resource-constraint systems or for those cases where full-blown SQL client-server system is not required. SQLite has been probably implemented for any platform. It even exists for microcontrollers. When used properly, SQLite makes programmers life easy.

Cons

There is nothing that I dislike about SQLite.

Tigran
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  • Industry: Financial Services
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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Nice for small solutions

Reviewed on 21/07/2021

Pretty good for quick tests and development experiments, especially when you like SQL, not great...

Pretty good for quick tests and development experiments, especially when you like SQL, not great for large production-grade datasets.

Pros

It is serverless, needs no configuration, easy to start working with and use in development, especially when fixing/improving some legacy software. When used correctly, especially with limited amount of data, allows for fast queries.

Cons

It is not built for large-scale applications. Another thing is that it is not easy to predict performance for queries on large amounts of data, even if the user knows how that database is built. It is sometimes easier to design your own (customized) data structure rather than using the standard product.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Monthly for 2+ years
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Open Source solution for local persistence

Reviewed on 20/04/2019

Pros

It’s lightweight, it complies most simple SQL language, it does not need a server process working and it’s free. These make SQLite a good option to store information locally in your application without running any extra application. For example, you can use it in a wide set of scenarios: mobile apps, embedded apps, or even desktop apps where you do not need intensive data change.

It is Open Source and widely used, what makes it a plus for the community support.

Cons

It is not a good option for heavy load work. The lock mechanism that SQLite uses means that multiprocess applications will have to look for potential concurrency issues. Also it does not have the high end benefits of RDBMS, you can find problems working with big files or intensive use of data.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Company size: 51–200 Employees
  • Used for 2+ years
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You need a small database without problems? the answer is: SQLite

Reviewed on 13/04/2018

Pros

small, easy, no complicated stored procedure. You choose how to use and STOP. SQLite is ok if need a database for your application . No problem with a lot of datas: I've managed SQLite database with Millions of records.

Cons

Use only for storage information. No other features are available: No native stored procedure. So internal procedure are impossible.

Luis Miguel
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Daily for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Great tool to have lightweight data bases.

Reviewed on 30/08/2019

I was a part of team developing micro-services in python, and we used SQL Lite to store persistent...

I was a part of team developing micro-services in python, and we used SQL Lite to store persistent information on each microservice. It is a great option because the setup it's really simple.

Pros

* Really easy to install.
* It has compatibility with different operating systems.
* It can be used in many programming languages.
* The command line is easy to use.

Cons

* It's a light weight database if you are trying to save too much data you will face some problems.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Hospitality
  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 9.0 /10

A must for BI

Reviewed on 04/12/2018

Used SQLite for querying a relational database at work. Once you learn the basic syntax, it becomes...

Used SQLite for querying a relational database at work. Once you learn the basic syntax, it becomes fairly easy to use.

Pros

Once you figure out syntax, there is no better language for writing queries to a relational database. SQL is the measuring stick

Cons

Like any language, there is a learning curve (albeit not as bad as most others)

Ali Emre
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 2–10 Employees
  • Used Daily for 6-12 months
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

SQLite is a comprehensive open source platform

Reviewed on 13/11/2022

Pros

SQLite offers a highly advance database management solution with its open source structure.

Cons

There needs to be a better customer support behind SQLite platform.

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Computer Software
  • Company size: 1,001–5,000 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 7.0 /10

A great software for development

Reviewed on 08/05/2021

Pros

It is very easy to set up while development phase. It does not require any complex setup and comes builtin with Python.

Cons

It cannot handle multiple tasks at the same time so is not a good choice for production.

Filip
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  • Industry: Information Technology & Services
  • Company size: 10,000+ Employees
  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 10.0 /10

Good way of storing your app data

Reviewed on 16/09/2020

I'm extremely satisfied with the SQLite. I've used it to store my web app data, and it has been...

I'm extremely satisfied with the SQLite. I've used it to store my web app data, and it has been performing flawless ever since.

Pros

It has great integrated features that are compatible with multiple languages. Ease of access and connection to the SQLite database are a big plus when working with data.

Cons

It has some limitations when it comes to the size of the data your'e working with. It's not designed to store and manipulate large sets/chunks of data (big data).

Verified Reviewer
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  • Company size: 11–50 Employees
  • Used Weekly for 6-12 months
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Good software, needs a bit of knowledge

Reviewed on 04/04/2018

Pros

Free, powerful and comprehensive bit of software which manages and helps to look after our SQL databases

Cons

It does take a little while to get used to the software and to get to know the features, there are more features than meets the eye.

Danoosh
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  • Used Weekly for 1+ year
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  • Likelihood to recommend 8.0 /10

A suitable light weight for small applications (and learning)

Reviewed on 17/05/2018

Pros

I use this for teaching SQL and databases to beginners. It is very easy to setup and navigate (command line and DB browser). It has reasonable power to deal with mid-range databases for developing and supporting small applications

Cons

If you are working with enterprise scale data (even small in enterprise realm), it will crash on you quite easily. You can not have multiple connections and it does not have many features of free MySQL

Verified Reviewer
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  • Industry: Renewables & Environment
  • Company size: 501–1,000 Employees
  • Used for 6-12 months
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a very decent IDE

Reviewed on 13/03/2019

very happy

very happy

Pros

it's easy to use and doesn't get too much space on your system!

Cons

Maybe not a proper choice for very big projects! but great for practicing or small projects