--- title: Apache Derby Reviews meta\_title: 'Apache Derby Reviews 2026: Details, Pricing, & Features | G2' meta\_description: Filter 23 reviews by the users' company size, role or industry to find out how Apache Derby works for a business like yours. aggregate\_rating: rating\_value: 3.8 review\_count: 23 scale: '5' date\_modified: '2026-08-07' parent\_category: name: Database Software url: https://www.g2.com/categories/database-software --- # Apache Derby Reviews & Product Details Apache Derby is a relational database management system developed by the Apache Software Foundation that can be embedded in Java programs and used for online transaction processing. * * * Seller [The Apache Software Foundation](https://www.g2.com/sellers/the-apache-software-foundation) Discussions [Apache Derby Community](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-derby/discuss) Show More ## Value at a Glance Averages based on real user reviews. ### Perceived Cost $$$$$ [ View More Pricing Information ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-derby/pricing) ## Top-Rated Alternatives [ ![MySQL](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "MySQL") MySQL 4.4/5(1,682) ](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews) [ ![SQLite](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "SQLite") SQLite 4.3/5(262) ](https://www.g2.com/products/sqlite/reviews) [ ![PostgreSQL](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "PostgreSQL") PostgreSQL 4.4/5(684) ](https://www.g2.com/products/postgresql/reviews) [ View All Alternatives ](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-derby/competitors/alternatives) ## User Insights Average based on 23 real user reviews. Perceived Cost $$$$$ [Log in to unlock pricing and user insights](/login) ![Sudeepa N.](/assets/transparent-ad5be28fbcd25b7b08d2cebe1d957125437fb5407d75ee717965ad22c8808791.gif "Sudeepa N.") SN Sudeepa N. Graduate Research Assistant Computer Software Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.) 11/6/2019 "Better to implement horizontal partitioning with it" 2.5/5 What do you like best about Apache Derby? The simplicity at its best. It provides easy to access apis. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What do you dislike about Apache Derby? They have not implemented horizontal partitioning in the DB. I believe its really important in efficient db accessing. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. What problems is Apache Derby solving and how is that benefiting you? Industry level databases use cases. Simplicity is the benifit. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com. Show More Validated ReviewerIncentivizedSource: G2 invite ## Questions about Apache Derby? 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