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H2 Database Engine vs VoltDB

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

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.

sqljdbcjavaopensourcerelationalembeddedclientserver
VoltDB

VoltDB

Development

VoltDB is an in-memory SQL database designed for fast data ingestion and low latency query processing. It is optimized for applications that require high throughput transactions and real-time analytics.

inmemorysqldatabaselow-latencyhigh-throughput