Microsoft SQL Server
6.8#12 in relational databasesFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hostedWindows
VisitMicrosoft SQL Server vs SQLite
What both publish
| Fact | Microsoft SQL Server | SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Security | Microsoft's SQL Server security guidance covers platform and network security, permissions, encryption, and secure connections. | The security guidance says SQLite is extensively fuzz-tested and recommends defensive settings and lower input limits for applications accepting untrusted SQL. |
Microsoft SQL Server plans
- Standard per core—
- Standard per corePriced on request
- Standard server—
- Standard serverPriced on request
- Standard CALPriced on request
- Standard CAL—
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 Microsoft SQL Server if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick SQLite if…
SQLite suits developers who need device-local database storage, have low writer concurrency, and expect less than a terabyte of content.