OrbitDB Alternatives

OrbitDB is described as 'Serverless, distributed, peer-to-peer database. OrbitDB uses IPFS as its data storage and IPFS Pubsub to automatically sync databases with peers. It's an eventually consistent database that uses CRDTs for conflict-free database merges making OrbitDB an excellent' and is an app in the file sharing category. There are more than 100 alternatives to OrbitDB for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Web-based apps. The best OrbitDB alternative is SQLite, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like OrbitDB are PostgreSQL, MySQL Community Edition, MariaDB and MongoDB.

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  1. SQLite icon

    SQLite

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    SQLite is a software library that implements a self-contained, serverless, zero-configuration, transactional SQL database engine. SQLite is the most widely deployed SQL database engine in the world. The source code for SQLite is in the public domain.

    70 SQLite alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     

    • SQLite is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to OrbitDB.

    • SQLite is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to OrbitDB.

    • SQLite is Free and Open SourceOrbitDB is also Free and Open Source
    • SQLite is LightweightOrbitDB is not according to our users
  2. PostgreSQL icon

    PostgreSQL

     320 likes

    PostgreSQL is a powerful, open source object-relational database system with over 35 years of active development that has earned it a strong reputation for reliability, feature robustness, and performance.

    74 PostgreSQL alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  4. MySQL Community Edition icon

    MySQL Community Edition

     300 likes

    MySQL Community Edition is a freely downloadable version of the world's most popular open source database that is supported by an active community of open source developers and enthusiasts.

    65 MySQL Community Edition alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    MySQL Workbench
     
  5. MariaDB icon

    MariaDB

     141 likes

    MariaDB is a backward compatible, drop-in replacement of the MySQL® Database Server. It includes all major open source storage engines.

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    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    Deploy
     
  6. MongoDB icon

    MongoDB

     148 likes

    MongoDB is a document database with the scalability and flexibility that you want with the querying and indexing that you need

    100 MongoDB alternatives

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
     

    • MongoDB is the most popular Web-based alternative to OrbitDB.

    • MongoDB is Freemium and ProprietaryOrbitDB is Free and Open Source
  7. Redis icon

    Redis

     112 likes

    The in-memory data store used by millions of developers as a cache, vector database, document database, streaming engine, and message broker.

    49 Redis alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
    Redis running on Windows
     

    • Redis is the most popular SaaS alternative to OrbitDB.

    • Redis is Free and Open SourceOrbitDB is also Free and Open Source
  9. Microsoft SQL Server icon

    Microsoft SQL Server

     84 likes

    SQL Server delivers on Microsoft’s Data Platform vision by helping your organization manage your data by enabling you to store data from structured, semi-structured, and unstructured documents within the database.

    66 Microsoft SQL Server alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
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  10. Firebase icon

    Firebase

     76 likes

    Firebase, provided by Google, is a backend service and application development platform. It uses AI, cloud infrastructure, and cross-platform SDKs for efficient app development. Firebase offers tools and infrastructure for app creation and business growth.

    113 Firebase alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    Firebase screenshot 1
     
  12. CouchDB icon

    CouchDB

     48 likes

    Apache CouchDB is a distributed, fault-tolerant and schema-free document-oriented database accessible via a RESTful HTTP / JSON API. It includes incremental map / reduce mechanics for queries and keeps data safe with an append-only datastore.

    73 CouchDB alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • BSD
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  13. Valkey icon

    Valkey

     6 likes

    Valkey is an open source (BSD) high-performance key/value datastore that supports a variety of workloads such as caching, message queues, and can act as a primary database. Valkey can run as either a standalone daemon or in a cluster, with options for replication and high...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
     
  14. DiceDB icon

    DiceDB

     6 likes

    DiceDB is an open-source, fast, reactive, in-memory database optimized for modern hardware. Commonly used as a cache, it offers a familiar interface while enabling real-time data updates through query subscriptions.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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