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When it comes to services like that, the underlying db engine is the least interesting aspect.

I haven't used SqliteCloud so I can't vouch for them but they make a pretty good case for their technology: https://blog.sqlitecloud.io/how-and-why-we-brought-sqlite-to...

Pub/Sub is, I believe, a rare functionality with hosted sql databases so if you need that, SqliteCloud is one of few places to get it.

They claim they have a unique feature: ability to sync the database to mobile device with CRDT. So you can have a hosted database updated from your backend and have it synced for fast offline access in a mobile app. That, I believe, is something no one else offers.

Weblite is also unique to their platform https://docs.sqlitecloud.io/docs/introduction/weblite

And in general, if you're familiar with SQLite, having option to have it hosted by SqliteCloud is better than using e.g. hosted Postgres and having to learn Postgres



The difference is you are choosing between "learning postgres and have that tool your entire life" and "learning some vendors proprietary extensions so you can stop using it when they shut down"

The only way the personal math makes sense to me is that "learning sqlite" is like half a day of work, "learning postgres" can be significantly more, but its like saying you should just use hammer in the cloud instead of learning how to use screwdriver and other useful tools.


That is fair. The CRDT offline sync is interesting.




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