Tech riderRev. 4 Oct 2026
Firebird
- 1Runs onLinux, Mac, self-hosted, Windows
- 2CostsFree plan · paid from €199/mo
2 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: firebirdsql.org
Overview
Firebird is ranked #33 of 74 in database software on Specifiction. It runs on Linux, macOS, Self-hosted, Windows. There is a free plan. Paid plans start at €199/mo.
Firebird plans and pricing
All plansFirebird SQL Free No fees for download, registration, licensing, or deployment, including commercial distribution firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
Enterprise subscription €199/mo from €199/month/1 servers Proactive automated monitoring · human support · support for old Firebird versions firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
Compared on database software
- Free plan
- Yesfirebirdsql.org
Facts
- Product
- Firebird is an open source relational database management system with ANSI SQL features.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Concurrency
- Its multi-generation architecture lets readers access data without blocking writers under most conditions.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- SQL capabilities
- Features include stored procedures, triggers, common table expressions, cross-database queries, and flexible transaction management.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- Firebird offers a Trace API and monitoring tables for real-time monitoring, SQL debugging, and auditing.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Security
- Security features include users and roles, GRANT and REVOKE permissions, and a database owner concept.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- Windows Trusted Authentication supports single sign-on and integration with Windows domain or Active Directory security.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Network
- The site says Firebird normally uses network port 3050, which can be configured, and database aliases avoid exposing database paths.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Drivers
- Connectivity options include Java JDBC, .NET, Python, ODBC, PHP, Delphi, and C++ Builder drivers.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- Firebird offers embedded, SuperServer, SuperClassic, and Classic architectures, plus Windows installers and RPM or tar.gz distributions.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Backup
- Firebird supports online backups and dumps, plus incremental backup with partially supported point-in-time recovery.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Licensing
- Firebird modules are released under the Initial Developer's Public License, a variant of the Mozilla Public License 1.1.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Support
- Free community support is available through Firebird support mailing lists, with commercial and special support also offered.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Current releases
- The downloads page lists Firebird 5.0.4, 4.0.7, and 3.0.14 as the latest versions in their series.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
- Notable limit
- The downloads page says Firebird 2.5 and earlier listed series are discontinued and no longer maintained by the project.firebirdsql.org · 4 Oct 2026
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Where it ranks on Specifiction
- Best Database Software in 2026#33 of 74
- Best Relational Databases in 2026#7 of 31
- Best Embedded Databases in 2026#11 of 31
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Sources
- firebirdsql.org/en/about-firebird/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- firebirdsql.org/en/features/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- firebirdsql.org/en/connectivity/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- firebirdsql.org/en/licensing/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- firebirdsql.org/en/support/· checked 4 Oct 2026
- firebirdsql.org/en/downloads/· checked 4 Oct 2026