FirebirdSQL is an open-source database which can be embedded.
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MySQL
Score 8.3 out of 10
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MySQL is a popular open-source relational and embedded database, now owned by Oracle.
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Back then I evaluated Oracle 8, IBM DB2, Mimer, SAP DB, MySQL, Borland Interbase (not Embarcadero Interbase and that one has the same roots as Firebird) and most likely other RDBMS. Firebird was free, usage was ok, it was (for my application) maintenance free and speed was ok …
As you know, the version of an application is very good for a period in the world of information technologies, it is the first in the performance / cost table. But some periods come and that practice lags behind. When Firebird made such a breakthrough, we preferred this …
This software is being actively developed, updated, bugs and security problems are corrected. By choosing this software you will never be without good detailed documentation and professional views from the community. It is a completely free product.