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SQLite is a C-language library that provides a self-contained, serverless, and zero-configuration SQL database engine. Renowned for its small footprint and high reliability, SQLite is the most widely deployed database engine globally, embedded in billions of devices and applications. Its cross-platform database file format ensures seamless data transfer across different systems, making it a preferred choice for developers seeking an efficient and dependable database solution. Key Features and Functionality: - Self-Contained and Serverless: Operates without a separate server process, reading and writing directly to disk files. - Zero-Configuration: Requires no setup or administration, facilitating easy integration into applications. - Full-Featured SQL Implementation: Supports advanced capabilities like partial indexes, indexes on expressions, JSON, common table expressions, and window functions. - Single-File Database: Stores the entire database, including multiple tables, indices, triggers, and views, in a single cross-platform disk file. - Scalability: Handles databases up to 281 terabytes and supports row sizes up to 1 gigabyte. - Compact Size: With all features enabled, the library size can be less than 900KiB, depending on the target platform and compiler optimization settings. - High Performance: In some cases, SQLite is faster than direct filesystem I/O. - Cross-Platform Compatibility: Supports various operating systems, including Android, iOS, Linux, Mac, and Windows. - Public Domain Source Code: The source code is in the public domain, allowing free use for any purpose. Primary Value and User Solutions: SQLite offers a lightweight, reliable, and easy-to-use database solution that eliminates the complexities associated with traditional database management systems. Its serverless architecture and zero-configuration setup make it ideal for applications where simplicity and efficiency are paramount. By storing data in a single file, SQLite simplifies data management and portability, addressing the needs of developers and organizations seeking a robust database engine without the overhead of a full-fledged RDBMS.

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Verified User in Higher Education

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

6/10/2021

"SQLite for small application"

3.5/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

The foremost thing I like about this software is that it is super light-weighted, portable, and relatively faster than other databases like MYSQL, Postgresql, etc. Another thing I like about this is that you don't need to install and made any configuration in order to use this database. You can simply, download the SQLite libraries and use this in your application. The query is also quite similar to MYSQL, so this software can be easily learned and used by the user who has experienced with MYSQL. It can be easily used to built mobile applications. Storing the data as local storage in the android applications can be one of the best use of this SQLite. With its fast performance and light weightiness, SQLite stand out to be a good database for small applications that require minimum data storage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

However, due to its light weightiness, SQLite does not have many features including store procedure. It is not suitable for complex and large system architecture. It has a limited data storage capacity of only 2 GB which is a bit unsatisfying. Despite, its weakness, it is still a good choice for a small application that requires minimum data storage and has simple architecture. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shivam G.

Technical Lead

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

12/27/2021

"SQLite very useful tool for backend developers"

3.5/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

Query writing is very easy and SQLite is very easy for the new comers and also for the existing users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

Product costing little expensive compare to other tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Accounting

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

10/17/2021

"SQL tool to query data and get into data insights."

5/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

Great tool to have to look into the data , and it is a freeware. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

It is not fully available with all the features untill you take a professional version and that is for a price. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

1/19/2022

"Best way to store your data using very less queries and store and manage the data"

4/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

The performance,optimization, and for backup is best to use SQLite. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

The main reason to dislike is that it doesn't support concurrency. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jithil J.

Product Engineer

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

2/26/2021

"Perfect lightweight DBMS for android applications"

4.5/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

What I like the most about SQLIte is that it is so lightweight and is readily available to use in Android applications. Looks like it is tailored to work on small devices, leaving a small footprint. It is opensource as well. The installation and setup is done really quick as there are no server configuration required.

Any developer familiar with MySQL syntax can easily and quickly catch-up on SQLite as well. Execution of query is also really fast, thanks to the small footprint. Above all it is totally free to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

Functionality wise, certain features are limited in SQLite when compared to MySQL, Oracle or PostgreSQL. When it comes to its scalability to a larger application and requires some security features, SQLIte is not a very good choice. As much as I know, it does not come with built-in data encryption. Sometimes it is hard to design a complex architecture due to limitations. Also, I didn't find much helpful documentation for SQLite as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering SQLite:

If you are looking for a local database for your android applications, I will recommend SQLite. This gives you a quicker turn-around time at a low cost. But, if you think your application needs to be scaled to a large enterprise level, then definitely SQLite is not your item of choice. If you are a business person, not a developer, looking for tools for your company, I recommend SQLite for DBMS for your android application development. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is SQLite solving and how is that benefiting you?

I have used SQLIte to locally maintain a database in my Android applications. That enabled me to keep the data locally and perform operations really quick by eliminating the transmission delay to server. I used to sync the data to server only when the user requires. This gives a sense of control to the user and provides a seamless experience using the app. Whenever the clients come for a smaller and quicker solution, we tend to prefer SQLite local storage instead of setting up an entire server for them which would not fit in their budget. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

10/3/2021

"Best storage solution for Mobile application development"

5/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

Easy to implement and manage SQLite in Mobile applicatons both Android and iOS. It provides API support as welll as query support to use basic CRUD operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

It works fine with low data storage but it takes time in seconds for basic operations with big data storage in Mobile applications. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Samar S.

Data Scientist

Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)

5/11/2021

"SQlite is a very good and lighweight when you want to work with smaller on device databases."

5/5

What do you like best about SQLite?

Ease of use is what wins SQLite for me. I have used SQLite for a lot of my smaller projects and in development branches.

It has a handy CLI tool to interact directly with the database. A plus point is the community support, I used SQLite with python which has a great community of developers. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about SQLite?

As far as I know, there's nothing much to dislike about SQLite since it does its job well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.