SQLite is a compact and fast embedded relational database
November 18, 2025
SQLite is a compact and fast embedded relational database
Score 8 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Overall Satisfaction with SQLite
It is often a good fit to be used as integrated local database in mobile applications. The benefit is the good speed and that it's really small in size and does not depend on external libraries like Microsoft Visual C++ Runtime, which wouldn't exist on mobile platforms anyway. It is also widely supported by programming environments like Embarcadero Delphi and there exist some GUI tools for modifying the database structure or entering and reading data contained in the database.
Pros
- Speed
- Ease of use
- Small footprint
Cons
- It is not fully ACID compliant
- The encryption offered is a paid offering and not cheap
- It made my mobile application fast
- It helped keeping the size of the app reasonable
In a mobile project it is easier to use, but on desktop, Firebird might be the better choice and it also has an embedded version.
Do you think SQLite delivers good value for the price?
Yes
Are you happy with SQLite's feature set?
Yes
Did SQLite live up to sales and marketing promises?
Yes
Did implementation of SQLite go as expected?
Yes
Would you buy SQLite again?
Yes
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