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Apache Ignite vs H2 Database Engine

A side-by-side look at Apache Ignite and H2 Database Engine. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

Apache Ignite

Apache Ignite

Development

Apache Ignite is an open-source distributed database, caching, and processing platform for real-time, large-scale applications. It provides in-memory computing for speed and high availability by distributing data across a cluster.

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H2 Database Engine

H2 Database Engine

Development

H2 is an open-source relational database management system written in Java. It can be embedded in Java applications or run in client-server mode. H2 supports SQL and JDBC APIs and has a small footprint, making it well-suited for testing, prototyping, and small applications.

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