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PGlite vs RxDB

PGlite

pglite.dev

RxDB

rxdb.info

Side by side

FigurePGliteRxDB
Price fromFree$99/mo
Free planYesYes
Free trial——
Open source——
WebYesYes
Windows—Yes
macOS—Yes
Linux—Yes
iOS—Yes
Android—Yes
API—Yes
Self-hostedYesYes
Plans published14
Spec score · Embedded Databases7.5 (#23)8.0 (#12)
LicensePGlite is dual-licensed under Apache 2.0 and the PostgreSQL License.The free tier is under the Apache 2.0 license.

Plans

PGlite

  • PGliteFree

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RxDB

  • FreeFree
  • Pro$99 a month
  • Pro Plus$239 a month
  • EnterprisePriced on request

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In their own words

PGlite

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RxDB

RxDB is a NoSQL database for JavaScript that runs inside an application and keeps data locally on the client. It supports offline operation, including applications that run entirely without a backend. When synchronization is needed, its Sync Engine connects to backends including RxServer, GraphQL, Firebase, Supabase, MongoDB, NATS, HTTP, CouchDB, WebRTC, Appwrite, Google Drive, and Microsoft OneDrive. Observable queries update as stored data changes. RxDB runs in browsers, mobile apps, desktop applications, and servers, with storage options including LocalStorage, IndexedDB, OPFS, SQLite, Node.js Filesystem, Expo Filesystem, MongoDB, and FoundationDB, among others. Collections use JSON Schema with validation and migration support. An encryption plugin protects locally stored documents with a password in browsers, React Native, and Node.js. The free tier is under Apache 2.0 and allows up to 13 open collections in parallel. Free users get community support through GitHub and Discord; Enterprise includes an SLA with a 24-hour first response. Pro costs $99 a month billed annually, and Pro Plus costs $239 a month billed annually.

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