Couchbase Lite vs Ditto
Couchbase Lite
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Ditto
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| Figure | Couchbase Lite | Ditto |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | Free |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 3 |
| Spec score · Mobile Databases | 8.1 (#8) | 8.2 (#7) |
| Offline operation | Reads and writes occur locally and synchronization catches up automatically when connectivity returns. | The Edge SDK includes an embedded database that lets devices read and write data while disconnected from the internet. |
| Security | Couchbase Lite supports AES-256, TLS, bring-your-own keys, field-level encryption and automatic purge after access revocation. | Ditto's DPA says data is encrypted in transit using TLS 1.2+ and at rest, and describes role-based access controls and least-privilege access. |
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Couchbase Lite
Couchbase Lite has no write-up on Specifiction yet; its figures are above.
Ditto
Ditto is a distributed database and Edge SDK for applications that must operate when networks are unreliable or unavailable. Its embedded database lets devices read and write offline, then synchronize through Bluetooth Low Energy, peer-to-peer Wi‑Fi, or a local area network without internet access or extra hardware. Devices using the SDK can form wireless mesh networks for real-time sharing in bandwidth-constrained environments. Ditto automatically resolves conflicts between peers and with the cloud when available. The platform supports Android, iOS, Windows, and Linux, with SDK languages including Swift, Kotlin, JavaScript, C#, C++, Rust, Flutter, and React Native. The Free plan costs nothing and includes 10 cloud device connections, 2GB storage, 5GB transfer, limited support, and no SLA.