PouchDB
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VisitPouchDB vs Realm
What both publish
| Fact | PouchDB | Realm |
|---|---|---|
| License | PouchDB is distributed under the Apache License 2.0. | MongoDB said it would offer the renamed Atlas Device SDKs as a free open-source project under Apache License 2.0. |
| Offline use | PouchDB stores data locally so applications can work offline and synchronize with CouchDB-compatible servers when online. | The Realm Platform documentation says apps can work through weak signal, offline, or outage scenarios. |
PouchDB plans
- FreeFree
- Free open-source projectFree
Realm plans
- Realm Database (open source)Free
Pick PouchDB if…
PouchDB suits JavaScript developers building browser or Node.js applications that need local data storage and offline work. It is best suited to projects whose servers support CouchDB replication.
Pick Realm if…
Realm is for developers building mobile or edge applications that need local object-based data persistence. Its SDKs and platform support cover several programming languages and environments.