Best Mobile Databases in 2026
Updated
In short: Hive is ranked #1 of 27 as of 5 October 2026, ahead of Espresso and ObjectBox. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Espresso. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Hive at $5/mo.
Mobile databases can support apps that need to work with data on a device, with or without a connection. Compare offline mode, data synchronization, and conflict resolution, then check mobile platform coverage and SDK languages for fit with your app and development stack. Monthly sync limits may affect capacity planning; free-plan availability and paid starting prices offer cost details. Hive, Espresso, and ObjectBox are among the options. Consider how local changes should be handled and whether synchronization is needed, using the listed platform, language, and pricing criteria to narrow the choices.
27 mobile databases ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
27ranked
15free plans on this page
$5/molowest paid tier
5 Oct 2026last checked
Input list Mobile Databases 25 channels on this page · 75 of 200 spec lines stated by the makers
Ch Tool Free planPaid fromOffline modeData synchronizationMobile platformsConflict resolutionSDK languagesMonthly sync limit Spec sheet Score
01 Hive Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOS and AndroidConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesDart and FlutterMonthly sync limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 8.1
02 Espresso Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsAndroid, iOSConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesKotlin, JavaMonthly sync limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 7.8
03 ObjectBox Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.8
04 Ditto Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsiOS, AndroidConflict resolutionautomaticSDK languagesSwift, Kotlin, JavaScript, C#, C++, Rust, Flutter, React NativeMonthly sync limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.7
05 Firestore Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.7
06 RxDB Free planYesPaid from$99/moOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.7
07 Drift Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsAndroid, iOSConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesDart, FlutterMonthly sync limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 7.5
08 Realm Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOS, Android, XamarinConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesJava, Objective-C, JavaScript, Swift, XamarinMonthly sync limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.5
09 SQLDelight Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 7.5
10 TBase Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOS, AndroidConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesC++, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-CMonthly sync limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.5
11 WCDB Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOS, AndroidConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesC++, Java, Kotlin, Swift, Objective-CMonthly sync limitnot stated 2/8spec lines stated 7.4
12 Firebase Cloud Messaging Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsiOS and AndroidConflict resolutionautomaticSDK languagesApple platforms, Android, Flutter, JavaScript, Unity, C++Monthly sync limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 7.2
13 Isar Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOS, AndroidConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesDart, FlutterMonthly sync limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.2
14 LiteDB Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 7.2
15 Couchbase Lite Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 0/8spec lines stated 7.0
16 Parse Platform Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsiOS, Android, Flutter/DartConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesSwift, Objective-C, Java/Kotlin, Dart/Flutter, JavaScriptMonthly sync limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.0
17 SQLite.swift Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOSConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesSwiftMonthly sync limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 7.0
18 EMBA Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.6
19 WatermelonDB Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsiOS, AndroidConflict resolutionautomaticSDK languagesJavaScript, TypeScript, React NativeMonthly sync limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 6.3
20 Sparksee Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modenot statedData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsnot statedConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesnot statedMonthly sync limitnot stated 1/8spec lines stated 6.1
21 CloudKit Free planNoPaid fromnot statedOffline modeNoData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsiOS, iPadOSConflict resolutioncustomSDK languagesSwift, Objective-C, JavaScriptMonthly sync limitnot stated 6/8spec lines stated 6.0
22 FMDB Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOSConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesObjective-C, SwiftMonthly sync limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 6.0
23 Mimer SQL Mobile Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsAndroid, Linux, Nucleus, OSE, Windows MobileConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesODBC, .NET, C++, JavaMonthly sync limitnot stated 3/8spec lines stated 6.0
24 GRDB.swift Free planYesPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationnot statedMobile platformsiOSConflict resolutionnot statedSDK languagesSwiftMonthly sync limitnot stated 4/8spec lines stated 5.9
25 AWS Amplify DataStore Free plannot statedPaid fromnot statedOffline modeYesData synchronizationbidirectionalMobile platformsiOS, Android, React Native, FlutterConflict resolutionautomaticSDK languagesJavaScript, Swift, Java, DartMonthly sync limitnot stated 5/8spec lines stated 5.8
Compare all 25 in a table
| # | Tool | Score | Free plan | From | Free plan | Paid from | Offline mode | Data synchronization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hive | 8.1 | Free plan | $5/mo | — | — | Yes | none |
| 2 | Espresso | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | — | — | Yes | none |
| 3 | ObjectBox | 7.8 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 4 | Ditto | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | bidirectional |
| 5 | Firestore | 7.7 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 6 | RxDB | 7.7 | Free plan | $99/mo | Yes | 99 /mo | — | — |
| 7 | Drift | 7.5 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | bidirectional |
| 8 | Realm | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 9 | SQLDelight | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 10 | TBase | 7.5 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 11 | WCDB | 7.4 | Free plan | Free | — | — | — | — |
| 12 | Firebase Cloud Messaging | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | bidirectional |
| 13 | Isar | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 14 | LiteDB | 7.2 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 15 | Couchbase Lite | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | — | — |
| 16 | Parse Platform | 7.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | bidirectional |
| 17 | SQLite.swift | 7.0 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | Yes | none |
| 18 | EMBA | 6.6 | Free plan | Free | Yes | — | — | — |
| 19 | WatermelonDB | 6.3 | No | — | — | — | Yes | bidirectional |
| 20 | Sparksee | 6.1 | No | — | Yes | — | — | — |
| 21 | CloudKit | 6.0 | No | — | No | — | No | bidirectional |
| 22 | FMDB | 6.0 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | none |
| 23 | Mimer SQL Mobile | 6.0 | No | — | — | — | Yes | — |
| 24 | GRDB.swift | 5.9 | No | — | Yes | — | Yes | — |
| 25 | AWS Amplify DataStore | 5.8 | No | — | — | — | Yes | bidirectional |
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Questions about this list
Which mobile database is ranked first on Specifiction?
Hive is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 8.1. Espresso is second and ObjectBox third.
How many of these have a free plan?
15 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Hive has the lowest first paid tier we found: $5/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes, the fullest spec sheet first: how deeply the product is documented, the platforms it runs on, a free tier or trial to test it, and its standing.
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