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| Fact | InterSystems IRIS | SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | Deployment options include AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud Platform, Tencent Cloud, private clouds, on premises, hybrid, bare metal and virtual machines. | The project says SQLite is embedded in billions of applications and is the world's most widely deployed database engine. |
| Founded | 1978 | 2000 |
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Headquarters | Boston, Massachusetts, USA | Charlotte, North Carolina, USA |
| Security | Security features include LDAP, Kerberos, direct passwords, OpenAM, OpenID, two-factor authentication, role-based and row or column-level authorization, encryption at rest and in motion, and tamper-proof auditing. | The security guidance says SQLite is extensively fuzz-tested and recommends defensive settings and lower input limits for applications accepting untrusted SQL. |
InterSystems IRIS plans
- InterSystems IRIS Community EditionFree
- InterSystems IRISPriced on request
SQLite plans
- SQLiteFree
- Public ForumFree
- Annual Maintenance Subscription$1,500 a year
- SQLite Encryption Extension (SEE)$2,000, paid once
- CEROD$2,000, paid once
- ZIPVFS$4,000, paid once
Pick InterSystems IRIS if…
InterSystems IRIS suits teams building data-intensive applications that need database, integration, analytics and AI capabilities in one platform. Its deployment choices and high-availability options may also suit organizations with varied infrastructure or continuity needs.
Pick SQLite if…
SQLite suits developers who need device-local database storage, have low writer concurrency, and expect less than a terabyte of content.