Firebird
6.9#10 in relational databasesFrom €199 a monthFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
VisitFirebird vs HSQLDB
What both publish
| Fact | Firebird | HSQLDB |
|---|---|---|
| Backup | Firebird supports online backups and dumps, plus incremental backup with partially supported point-in-time recovery. | The engine supports fast startup and shutdown with incremental backup plus online and offline backups and SQL-script dumps. |
| Concurrency | Its multi-generation architecture lets readers access data without blocking writers under most conditions. | The engine is multithreaded and offers lock-based, MVCC and hybrid transaction-control models. |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Product | Firebird is an open source relational database management system with ANSI SQL features. | HSQLDB is a Java-based relational database engine with in-memory and disk-based tables, supporting embedded and server modes. |
| Support | Free community support is available through Firebird support mailing lists, with commercial and special support also offered. | Support options include a help forum, a user mailing list, bug and feature request trackers, paid SupportWare, and professional commercial support. |
Firebird plans
- Firebird SQLFree
- Enterprise subscription€199 a month
HSQLDB plans
- Developer subscription$100 a year
- Basic Corporate subscription—
- Premier Corporate subscription$2,500 a year
- HSQLDB softwareFree
- HSQLDBFree
- Developer SupportWare$100 a year
Pick Firebird if…
Firebird suits teams or developers seeking a self-hosted relational database with multiple deployment architectures and driver options. Its monitoring and SQL features may also suit users who need database auditing and debugging tools.
Pick HSQLDB if…
HSQLDB may suit developers and organizations seeking a self-hosted Java database with embedded or server operation. Its listed tools and integrations may also be relevant to teams using the named Java and database projects.