PGlite
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VisitPGlite vs SQLite
What both publish
| Fact | PGlite | SQLite |
|---|---|---|
| License | PGlite is dual-licensed under Apache 2.0 and the PostgreSQL License. | SQLite source code is in the public domain and is free for commercial or private use without a license. |
| Maker | PGlite is developed by Electric for embedding into applications locally or at the edge, including syncing a subset of server-side Postgres data. | Paid support and products are provided by Hipp, Wyrick & Company, Inc. (Hwaci), headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, and in business since 1992. |
PGlite plans
- PGliteFree
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 PGlite if…
PGlite suits developers embedding relational Postgres-compatible storage in web, server-runtime, local, or edge applications. It also fits testing, development, synchronization, and on-device AI or RAG use cases.
Pick SQLite if…
SQLite suits developers who need device-local database storage, have low writer concurrency, and expect less than a terabyte of content.