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lowdb vs MySQL

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lowdb
lowdbSimple and fast JSON database
MySQL
MySQLThe world’s most popular open-source relational database.
Overview
Description

Lowdb is a lightweight, easy-to-use JSON database that allows you to store and retrieve data in a simple and efficient way. It's perfect for small to medium-sized projects that require a fast and reliable data storage solution.

MySQL is a widely used open-source relational database that powers a huge portion of the web, known for speed, reliability, and broad hosting support. It remains a default for many web applications and CMSes.

Pricing
Free
Contact for Pricing

Free community edition; paid enterprise editions available.

Category
Databases
Databases
Best for
Developers and small teams
Web developers
Specifications
deployment
Self-hosted
Self-hosted
open source
Yes
Yes
github stars
22,569
api available
Yes
Yes
primary language
JavaScript
platforms
Windows, Mac, Linux
Pros & Cons
Pros
  • Fast and efficient data storage
  • Simple and easy-to-use API
  • Lightweight and flexible data modeling
  • Supports client-side data storage
  • Extremely widely supported
  • Fast for reads
  • Huge community
  • Free community edition
Cons
  • Limited scalability
  • No built-in support for data validation
  • No built-in support for data encryption
  • Fewer advanced features than Postgres
  • Licensing nuances (Oracle-owned)
  • Some prefer MariaDB fork
Community & Metrics
Upvotes
0
5
User rating
Not enough data
4.5 (4)

What reviewers say

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MySQL Reviews

4.5 (4)
Verified User

Great database

Tried MySQL recently. Extremely widely supported. Minor gripe: fewer advanced features than postgres. Would recommend.

Verified User

Great database

Been using MySQL for a while. Huge community. No real complaints. Would recommend.

Verified User

Solid choice

Been using MySQL for a while. Fast for reads. Minor gripe: some prefer mariadb fork. Would recommend.

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