JayDB
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VisitJayDB vs PouchDB
What both publish
| Fact | JayDB | PouchDB |
|---|---|---|
| API | The data plane uses standard REST HTTP and supports GET, PUT, DELETE, and prefix listing. | PouchDB provides an asynchronous API that supports callbacks, promises, and async functions. |
| Purpose | JayDB provides per-user sign-in and a JSON document database so static apps can work without an app-owned backend. | PouchDB is an open-source JavaScript database designed to store data locally and sync it with CouchDB and compatible servers. |
| Storage | The documentation says the engine uses AWS S3 or S3-compatible storage such as Cloudflare R2, MinIO, or Wasabi for durability. | PouchDB uses IndexedDB in browsers by default and LevelDB in Node.js by default. |
JayDB plans
- FreeFree
- Storage metering$0.05 a month
- Read metering$0.20 a month
- Write metering$0.50 a month
- $5 prepaid pack$5, paid once
- $10 prepaid pack$10, paid once
PouchDB plans
- Free and open sourceFree
Pick JayDB if…
JayDB may suit developers building static or AI-built apps that need per-user, session, or tenant data, including shared documents across users or workers. It is a limited fit for applications that require relational features, full-text search, or multi-document atomic writes.
Pick PouchDB if…
PouchDB suits JavaScript developers building applications that need local data storage and synchronization with compatible servers. It can be used across browser, Node.js, and listed app environments.