lowdb
The premium Open Source alternative to SQLite
🎯 Best for:Small Node.js scripts and local development tools.
What is lowdb?
Replaces SQLite or MongoDB for small-scale projects requiring simple data persistence. Uses a plain JSON file for storage, making it ideal for CLI tools and local scripts.
Tech Stack
JavaScriptDatabase & Storage
Why lowdb?
- • Extremely simple API
- • Human-readable storage
- • No server required
Limitations
- • Not for large datasets
- • No concurrent write support
- • Lacks advanced query features
3/5/2026
Last Update
958
Forks
15
Issues
MIT
License
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Competitor Cost
-$1,440
/ year (est. based on SQLite)
Self-Hosted
$0
/ year
Team Size10 Users
150+
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