Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Winner: DuckDB
DuckDB clearly comes out ahead of SQLite on Staquest's weighted six-dimension score. Both offer a free tier. SQLite's paid plans start at $125/mo.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | SQLite Consortium | DuckDB Labs |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| Industries | DevelopmentData & Analytics | DevelopmentData & Analytics |
| Categories | database | database |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
DuckDB
open source
flat
custom
custom
open source
| Feature | sqlite | duckdb |
|---|---|---|
| Enterprise-Level Technical Support | ||
| Columnar Storage Engine | ||
| Free For Any Purpose | ||
| In-Process Sql Olap Database | ||
| Guaranteed Response Time | ||
| Mit Licensed | ||
| High-Priority Email And Phone Support | ||
| Python, R, Java, Node.Js, Rust, And Wasm Support | ||
| Influence On Development Roadmap | ||
| Support For Parquet, Csv, Json, And Arrow | ||
| No License Required | ||
| Vectorized Query Execution | ||
| No Royalties | ||
| Zero External Dependencies | ||
| No Usage Limits | ||
| Non-Disclosure Agreement | ||
| On-Site Visits | ||
| Private Email Support | ||
| Public Domain Source Code | ||
| Unlimited Access To All Proprietary Extensions |
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On Staquest's weighted six-dimension scoring, DuckDB comes out ahead overall, though SQLite can be the better fit depending on your priorities — see the dimension-by-dimension breakdown above.
Both SQLite and DuckDB offer a free tier.
DuckDB scores higher on pricing value in Staquest's analysis. It is the highest-weighted dimension in this comparison.
